Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is not a phlebotomist’s duty?
A. Collecting blood specimens
B. Performing laboratory computer operation
C. Starting IV lines
D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory

Answer 1

C. Starting IV Lines

Question 2

A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: 
A. ASCP
B. NAACLS 
C. NCA
D. CLSI

Answer 2

D. CLSI

Question 3

Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?
A. Direct 
B. Droplet 
C. Fomites 
D. Indirect

Answer 3

B. Droplet

Question 4

Which of the following is a test of the respiratory system? 
A. ABGs
B. CSF
C. TSH 
D. UA

Answer 4

A. ABGs

Question 5

The receiving chambers of the heart are the: 
A. Atria
B. Chordae tendineae 
C. Vena cava
D.) Ventricles

Answer 5

D. Ventricles

Question 6

An individual’s blood type is determined by the presence or absence of a certain type of
A. Antibody present on the red blood cells
B. Antibody present on the white blood cells
C. Antigen present on the red blood cells
D. Antigen present on the white blood cells

Answer 6

C. Antigen present on the red blood cells

Question 7

Which of the following veins is not an antecubital vein? 
A. Basilic
B. Cephalic
C. Femoral
D. Median cubital

Answer 7

C. Femoral

Question 8

Which needle gauge has the largest lumen? 
A. 18
B. 20 
C. 21 
D. 22

Answer 8

A. 18

Question 9

Which government agency regulates the quality of gloves worn when performing phlebotomy procedures?
A. CDC/HICPAC 
B. FDA
C. JCAHO
D. OSHA

Answer 9

B. FDA

Question 10

The tests performed in the following department are collected in a tube with a light blue stopper:
A. Chemistry 
B. Hematology 
C. Coagulation 
D. Microbiology

Answer 10

C. Coagulation

Question 11

Never leave a tourniquet on for more than 
A. 30 seconds
B. 45 seconds 
C. 1 minute 
D. 3 minutes

Answer 11

C. 1 minute

Question 12

You must draw a protime specimen from a patient with IVs in both arms. Which of the following is the best thing to do? Draw the specimen
A. Above an IV
B. Below an IV
C. From an ankle vein 
D. From an IV

Answer 12

B. Below an IV

Question 13

What is PKU?
A. A contagious condition caused by lack of phenylalanine
B. A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine
C. An acquired condition caused by lack of phenylalanine
D. An inherited condition caused by lack of thyroid hormone

Answer 13

B. A hereditary inability to metabolize phenylalanine

Question 14

Which test requires strict skin antisepsis procedures before specimen collection? 
A. Blood culture
B. Blood urea nitrogen 
C. Complete blood count 
D. Type and crossmatch

Answer 14

A. Blood Culture

Question 15

Which of the following tests may require special "chain of custody" documentation when collected? 
A. Blood culture
B. Crossmatch 
C. Drug screen 
D. TDM

Answer 15

C. Drug screen

Question 16

The hormone detected in positive urine pregnancy tests is: 
A. ACTH
B. GH 
C. HCG 
D. TSH

Answer 16

C. HCG

Question 17

When performing the Allen test, which artery is released first?
A. Brachial
B. Femoral 
C. Radial 
D. Ulnar

Answer 17

D. Ulnar

Question 18

Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? 
A. Cerebrospinal
B. Peritoneal 
C. Pleural 
D. Synovial

Answer 18

A. Cerebrospinal

Question 19

A urine C & S is typically ordered to detect: 
A. Abnormal urine pH
B. Glucose spillage into the urine 
C. Kidney damage
D. Presence of UTI

Answer 19

D. Presence of UTI

Question 20

Which statement describes proper centrifuge operation?
A. Centrifuge serum specimens before they have a chance to clot
B. Never centrifuge both serum and plasma specimens in the same centrifuge
C. Place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another
D. Remove stoppers before placing tubes in the centrifuge

Answer 20

C. Place tubes of equal size and volume opposite one another