Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Exam Version 1
Practice exam for Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Exams under Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Exam (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which of the following is the capital of the United States?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. This is a factual general knowledge question.
Rationale: Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. This is a factual general knowledge question.
Question 2
A phlebotomist is planning to collect a specimen to measure a patient's serum cortisol level. Which of the following factors should the phlebotomist consider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol levels exhibit diurnal variation, meaning they fluctuate throughout the day, typically being highest in the morning and lowest at night. Therefore, the time of day the sample is collected is a critical factor for accurate interpretation of serum cortisol levels.
Rationale: Cortisol levels exhibit diurnal variation, meaning they fluctuate throughout the day, typically being highest in the morning and lowest at night. Therefore, the time of day the sample is collected is a critical factor for accurate interpretation of serum cortisol levels.
Question 3
Which of the following processes occurs after a venipuncture to control the bleeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemostasis is the physiological process that stops bleeding, involving vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation. After venipuncture, the body's hemostatic mechanisms are activated to form a clot and stop blood loss. Homeostasis is the body's overall balance, hematopoiesis is blood cell formation, and hemoconcentration is increased blood component concentration due to fluid loss.
Rationale: Hemostasis is the physiological process that stops bleeding, involving vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation. After venipuncture, the body's hemostatic mechanisms are activated to form a clot and stop blood loss. Homeostasis is the body's overall balance, hematopoiesis is blood cell formation, and hemoconcentration is increased blood component concentration due to fluid loss.
Question 4
Which of the following locations should a phlebotomist use to anchor a vein during a venipuncture using the evacuated tube method?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When anchoring a vein during venipuncture, the phlebotomist should place their thumb (or fingers) 1 to 2 inches below the intended puncture site. This pulls the skin taut, straightens the vein, and helps to stabilize it, preventing it from rolling.
Rationale: When anchoring a vein during venipuncture, the phlebotomist should place their thumb (or fingers) 1 to 2 inches below the intended puncture site. This pulls the skin taut, straightens the vein, and helps to stabilize it, preventing it from rolling.
Question 5
After anchoring the vein, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After anchoring the vein to stabilize it, the next immediate step is to perform the venipuncture procedure, which involves inserting the needle into the vein. Cleaning the site and applying the tourniquet would have occurred before anchoring. Examining the needle is done before insertion.
Rationale: After anchoring the vein to stabilize it, the next immediate step is to perform the venipuncture procedure, which involves inserting the needle into the vein. Cleaning the site and applying the tourniquet would have occurred before anchoring. Examining the needle is done before insertion.