NPS Phlebotomy Exam Version 1 2 2 Latest

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VERSION 1

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to prevent cross-contamination in phlebotomy?

• Changing gloves between patients
• Dissecting the venipuncture site with
• Drawing blood without gloves
• Using a new needle for each patient - ANSWER-C. Drawing blood

without gloves

Heparin is an

• Antibiotic
• Anticoagulant
• Antihistamine
• Antibody - ANSWER-B. Anticoagulant

Which department in the lab is responsible for the study of tissues? 1 / 4

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• Pathology department
• Microbiology department
• Blood bank Department
• Hematology department - ANSWER-A. Pathology department

What is the effect of centrifuging blood before it has clotted completely?

• It will reduce the risk of hemolysis.
• It will speed up the clotting process
• It can cause erroneous test results due to incomplete separation of

serum and cells

• It will result in a clearer serum sample - ANSWER-C. It can cause

erroneous test results due to incomplete separation of serum and cells

If the blood begins to froth or bubble during the procedure, that means ____

• you punctured both vein walls
• The stick was too shallow
• the needle is within the lumen
• the procedure is successful - ANSWER-B. The stick was too shallow

Which of the following is NOT a cause of hemolysis?

• Centrifuging the blood before it is clotted
• Using a needle that is too small 2 / 4

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• Shaking the tube instead of inverting it gently
• Allowing alcohol to mix with the blood. - ANSWER-D. Allowing

alcohol to mix with the blood.

Syringe system gives phlebotomist:

• more control over the vacuum
• an inaccurate interpretation of the strength of the vein
• more room for error
• no control over the vacuum - ANSWER-A. more control over the

vacuum

Checking analytes and chemical compounds, the _____ department tends to be the biggest department in a hospital laboratory.

• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Pathology
• Serology - ANSWER-B. Chemistry

In which department would a phlebotomist typically work?

• Chemistry Depart
• Microbiology depart
• Phlebotomy depart
• Pathology depart - ANSWER-B. Microbiology depart 3 / 4

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How can a phlebotomist prevent labeling errors?

• Writing the patients name on the tube after collecting
• Using pre-labeled tubes only
• Double-checking patient information and specimen labels
• Labeling the tube before selecting the venipuncture site. - ANSWER-
• Double-checking patient information and specimen labels

What is the result of a tourniquet being left on too long>

• Thrombophlebitis
• Hemolysis
• Hemoconcentration
• Hematoma - ANSWER-C. Hemoconcentration

What is the primary concern when dealing with mentally ill or combative cases>

• Ensuring the patient understands the procedure
• Quickly completing the procedure
• Using a specific type of needle
• Obtaining consent - ANSWER-D. Obtaining consent

What action should be taken if a glove gets torn during a procedure?

• Use a hand sanitizer over the glove
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