Phlebotomy National Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers

Phlebotomy National Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers30

The aorta branches into smaller division called arteries, which in turn branch into smaller
division called _____.

a. venules

b. capillaries

c. arterioles

d. cytes - ANSWERS-c. arterioles



The most important way to prevent the spread of infection during phlebotomy is by:

a. wearing

b. 10% bleach solution

c. using a sharps container

d. washing your hands - ANSWERS-d. washing your hands



What are the three isolation categories?

a. droplet, allergy, contact

b. airborne, reverse, droplet

c. containment, airborne, contact

d. airborne, contact, droplet - ANSWERS-d. airborne, contact, droplet



Of the test's below, a sample for which may not be hemolyzed?

a. potassium

b. lactate

,c. ammonia

d. glucose - ANSWERS-a. potassium



To properly decontaminate specimen collection areas: a solution of Bleach and water should be
used with what ratio

a. 1:20

b. 1:10

c. 50:50

d. 1:100 - ANSWERS-b. 1:10



Which suffix means blood?

a. -emia

b. -ology

c. -lysis

d. -it is - ANSWERS-a. -emia



The ears, nose, and eyes are in the _____ system.

a. Integumentary

b. Digestive

c. Sensory

d. Muscular - ANSWERS-c. Sensory



What is the most common source of HBV in the workplace?

a. Urine

b. Semen

c. Blood

, d. Sputum - ANSWERS-b. Semen



Post-Prandial means:

a. In the morning

b. After a meal

c. Before dinner

d. in the evening - ANSWERS-b. After a meal



Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are types of _____.

a. White blood cells

b. Vessels

c. Rbc's

d. Additives - ANSWERS-a. White blood cells



What is the appropriate angle to use when preparing a blood smear?

a. 50

b. 25

c. 30

d. 75 - ANSWERS-c. 30



_____ is when a patient arm is swollen with excessive fluid.

a. Lactate

b. Edema

c. BP

d. Hematoma - ANSWERS-b. Edema