Phlebotomy Certification Practice Test 1

This is the first in a planned series of Phlebotomy Practice Tests:

1. Hemoconcentration can be caused by which of the following?

A. Leaving the needle in the arm too long
B. Leaving the tourniquet on the patient too long
C. The tourniquet being too loose
D. Withdrawing the blood too rapidly

Show Answer:
B. Leaving the tourniquet on the patient too long

2. Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following?

A. Medical Instruments
B. Wound Dressings
C. Tourniquets
D. Skin

Show Answer:
D. Skin

3. In phlebotomy, what does the term preanalytical mean?

A. Variables that affect a specimen prior to lab testing
B. Equipment failure
C. Documenting the patient’s ID
D. Calibrating equipment

Show Answer:
A. Variables that affect a specimen prior to lab testing

4. The “Airborne Precautions” isolation category is used when a patient is suspected or confirmed to have which of these?

A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Hepatitus A
D. Gangrene

Show Answer:
B. Tuberculosis

5. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a phlebotomy competency?

A. Employing correct medical terminology
B. Following safety protocols
C. Operating a hematology blood analyzer
D. Selecting a proper site for specimen collection

Show Answer:
C. Operating a hematology blood analyzer

6. In considering the safety of the patient, which of the following is the more dangerous element?

A. Labeling collection tubes before collecting the blood
B. Disposing of a sharp properly
C. Failing to wear gloves during the venipuncture procedure
D. Recapping a needle after a venipuncture

Show Answer:
A. Labeling collection tubes before collecting the blood

7. What is the meaning of hemolysis?

A. Insufficient red blood cells
B. Insufficient white blood cells
C. Serum being red
D. Blood breaking down

Show Answer:
D. Blood breaking down

8. Which color tube stopper indicates a tube with sodium heparin?

A. Black
B. Green
C. Red
D. Purple

Show Answer:
B. Green

9. What does the color-coding of needles indicate?

A. Manufacturer
B. Angle of the bevel
C. Length
D. Guage

Show Answer:
D. Guage

10. Which of the following applies for a lipid panel?

A. The patient can be in a basal state – no restrictions
B. Patient should be fasting for 4 hours with no water
C. Patient should fasting for at least 12 hours with water allowed
D. Patient should be fasting for 8 hours with no water

Show Answer:
C. Patient should fasting for at least 12 hours with water allowed

11. What is the proper point at which a sharps container should be closed, sealed, and prepared for disposal?

A. When the container is 3/4 full
B. When the container is full
C. When the container is 1/2 full
D. At the discretion of the phlebotomist

Show Answer:
A. When the container is 3/4 full

12. You are about to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has three good veins in the antecubital area. Which vein should you choose?

A. Cephalic
B. Basilic
C. Brachial
D. Median cubital

Show Answer:
D. Median cubital

13. Which of the following is NOT a restriction for a glucose tolerance test?

A. Drinking water
B. Eating fruit
C. Chewing gum
D. Drinking coffee

Show Answer:
A. Drinking water

14. When performing a skin puncture, the first drop of blood should be:

A. Held for reserve
B. Hemolyzed
C. Used for the sample
D. Wiped away

Show Answer:
D. Wiped away

15. Which of the following can be used more than once?

A. Collection tubes
B. Needles
C. Tourniquets
D. Tube holders

Show Answer:
C. Tourniquets
Show Complete Answer Key:
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. C

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