NCCT Phlebotomy Practice Test
Questions And Answers
Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Strep test and urine sediment
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? ...ANSWER...Perform
QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand higher complexity test, and asks
the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist
do? ...ANSWER...Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests.
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of - custody documentation
procedures? ...ANSWER...Blood Alcohol and Drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of
practice? ...ANSWER...Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies, monitoring temperatures
of specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed.
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's
identification? ...ANSWER...While in the patients room, after drawing the blood .
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of? ...ANSWER...The patient's bill of rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This
draw would be conducted under ...ANSWER...Implied consent
, A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must
the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? ...ANSWER...Informed
A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray.
This is an example of... ...ANSWER...Implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following? ...ANSWER...The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the
hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing the following should the
phlebotomist do first? ...ANSWER...Report the incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the following conditions may
he perform venipuncture? ...ANSWER...The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is
wearing a mask and afebrile.
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further education on
standard precautions? ...ANSWER..." I will wear a gown, gloves and mask for inpatient collections."
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne
diseases? ...ANSWER...Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient with
suspected HIV? ...ANSWER...Gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tubes? ...ANSWER...Use
a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in sharps container.
Questions And Answers
Which of the following POC laboratory test is within the CLIA defined scope of practice for a
phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Strep test and urine sediment
Which task should a phlebotomist complete prior to a daily use of POC instrument? ...ANSWER...Perform
QC on the instrument
A patient brings in written lab test results, including a mix of POC sand higher complexity test, and asks
the phlebotomist for help with interpretation. Which of the following should the phlebotomist
do? ...ANSWER...Refer the patient to the physician for interpretation of all results.
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Performing CLIA
moderate complexity tests.
Which of the following specimens require the phlebotomist to follow chain- of - custody documentation
procedures? ...ANSWER...Blood Alcohol and Drug testing
Which of the following QC measures are within the phlebotomist's scope of
practice? ...ANSWER...Checking the expiration dates of venipuncture supplies, monitoring temperatures
of specimen refrigerators, routine cleaning of surfaces where specimens are processed.
At which of the following times should a test tube be labeled with the patient's
identification? ...ANSWER...While in the patients room, after drawing the blood .
Instead of obtaining consent from a patient who is mentally competent the phlebotomist obtains
consent from a family member. This is a violation of? ...ANSWER...The patient's bill of rights
The phlebotomist is asked to draw blood on a non-responsive patient in an emergency department. This
draw would be conducted under ...ANSWER...Implied consent
, A patient presents to have a diagnostic HIV test drawn. Which of the following forms of consent must
the phlebotomist obtain prior to venipuncture? ...ANSWER...Informed
A 19- year old patient offers her arm to the phlebotomist when she comes in with a venipuncture tray.
This is an example of... ...ANSWER...Implied consent
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the
phlebotomist? ...ANSWER...Chemical urinalysis
Commitment to privacy continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are
granted according to which of the following? ...ANSWER...The Patient's Bill of Rights
While giving a patient an injection, the patient jumped, causing the phlebotomist to get stuck on the
hand with a contaminated needle. After performing thorough hand washing the following should the
phlebotomist do first? ...ANSWER...Report the incident to a supervisor
A phlebotomist has active symptoms of the common cold under which of the following conditions may
he perform venipuncture? ...ANSWER...The phlebotomist may perform venipuncture provided he is
wearing a mask and afebrile.
Which of the following statements by a new phlebotomist indicates the need for further education on
standard precautions? ...ANSWER..." I will wear a gown, gloves and mask for inpatient collections."
An immunization is currently available for prevention of which of the following blood borne
diseases? ...ANSWER...Hepatitis B
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing lab work on a patient with
suspected HIV? ...ANSWER...Gloves only
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass tubes? ...ANSWER...Use
a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in sharps container.
