NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) practice questions
200 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 151.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen for a fasting glucose test. The patient states they had a small glass of orange juice about an hour ago. Which of the following actions should the technician take?Collection Routine
- 152.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture and observes that the blood flow into the tube is very slow, forming small droplets on the inside of the tube. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?Collection Routine
- 153.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen for a STAT electrolyte panel and a routine complete blood count (CBC). Which of the following tubes should be drawn first, according to the CLSI order of draw?Collection Routine
- 154.A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient on collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the technician provide regarding the first void?Collection Routine
- 155.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has a history of fainting during blood draws. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to ensure patient safety?Collection Routine
- 156.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient with an IV infusion running in the left arm. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?Collection Routine
- 157.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient with small, rolling veins. Which of the following techniques would be most effective to stabilize the vein?Collection Routine
- 158.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a routine chemistry panel, including liver function tests (LFTs). Which of the following tubes is most appropriate for this collection?Collection Routine
- 159.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient with visible petechiae. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the technician to take?Collection Routine
- 160.A phlebotomy technician is performing a dermal puncture on an adult patient. After making the puncture, the technician should wipe away the first drop of blood. What is the reason for this action?Collection Routine
- 161.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture and observes that the patient's arm begins to swell rapidly around the puncture site. The patient reports immediate pain. Which of the following complications is most likely occurring?Collection Routine
- 162.A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary puncture on an infant. Which of the following sites is appropriate for this procedure?Collection Routine
- 163.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a routine chemistry panel, including electrolytes and liver function tests. Which of the following tubes should the technician select?Collection Routine
- 164.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen for a fasting glucose test. The patient states they had a small cup of coffee with sugar 30 minutes ago. Which of the following actions should the technician take?Collection Routine
- 165.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture and notices that the blood flow stops abruptly after collecting only a small amount. The needle is correctly positioned in the vein. Which of the following is the most likely cause?Collection Routine
- 166.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a cold agglutinin test. Which of the following special handling procedures is required for this specimen?Collection Routine
- 167.A phlebotomy technician is drawing blood from a patient and notices that the blood flow immediately stops after the first tube is filled. The needle is still in the vein. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?Collection Routine
- 168.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on an elderly patient with fragile, rolling veins. Which of the following techniques should the technician use to prevent the vein from collapsing or rolling?Collection Routine
- 169.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a STAT chemistry panel. Which of the following tubes should the technician select?Collection Routine
- 170.A phlebotomy technician needs to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC) and a prothrombin time (PT). Which of the following is the correct order of draw for these tubes?Collection Routine
- 171.A phlebotomy technician is performing a heel stick on an infant. To prevent osteochondritis, the puncture depth should not exceed which of the following?Collection Routine
- 172.A phlebotomy technician needs to collect blood for a prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) test. The patient has difficult veins, and the technician anticipates a difficult draw. Which of the following is the correct order of draw for these specific tubes if collected via a winged infusion set with a discard tube?Collection Routine
- 173.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has an IV infusion running in the right arm. The requested tests are routine chemistry and CBC. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?Collection Routine
- 174.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen for a cold agglutinin test. Which of the following special handling procedures is required for this specimen?Collection Routine
- 175.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture. The patient begins to complain of sharp, radiating pain down their arm. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the technician to take?Collection Routine
- 176.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on an elderly patient with fragile, rolling veins. Which of the following techniques is most appropriate to prevent the vein from moving during needle insertion?Collection Routine
- 177.A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary puncture on an adult patient for a routine CBC. Which of the following fingers is the most appropriate site for collection?Collection Routine
- 178.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient with fragile veins, such as an elderly patient. Which of the following modifications should the technician consider?Collection Routine
- 179.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient who has an IV infusion running in the left arm. The physician's order specifies that the blood must be drawn from an arm without an IV. Which of the following is the most appropriate site for the venipuncture?Collection Routine
- 180.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a prothrombin time (PT) test. Which of the following tubes should the technician use?Collection Routine
- 181.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a routine chemistry panel, including electrolytes and glucose. Which of the following tubes should the technician choose?Collection Routine
- 182.A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood for a fasting glucose test. The patient states they had a small snack about 2 hours ago. Which of the following actions should the technician take?Collection Routine
- 183.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC). Which of the following tubes should the technician use, and what is its primary additive?Collection Routine
- 184.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture and notices that the blood flow into the vacuum tube stops abruptly after a small amount of blood has been collected. The needle is still in the vein. Which of the following is the most likely cause?Collection Routine
- 185.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has a known allergy to latex. Which of the following actions should the technician take?Collection Routine
- 186.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient with fragile, superficial veins. Which of the following venipuncture devices is most appropriate to minimize trauma and prevent vein collapse?Collection Routine
- 187.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a bilirubin test on an infant. Which of the following actions should the technician take to protect the specimen from degradation?Collection Routine
- 188.A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary puncture on an adult patient. Which of the following fingers is the most appropriate site for collection?Collection Routine
- 189.A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood for a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the technician give the patient regarding the collection process?Collection Routine
- 190.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. Which of the following antiseptics is appropriate to use for skin preparation?Collection Routine
- 191.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient. The patient suddenly complains of sharp, radiating pain down their arm. Which of the following actions should the technician take?Collection Routine
- 192.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture on a patient with small, rolling veins. Which of the following techniques should the technician use to prevent the vein from moving?Collection Routine
- 193.A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood for a STAT electrolyte panel and a CBC. According to the CLSI order of draw, which tube should be drawn first?Collection Routine
- 194.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a dermal puncture on an infant for a newborn screening test. Which of the following areas of the foot is the appropriate site for this procedure?Collection Routine
- 195.A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen for a blood culture. Which of the following is the most critical step to prevent contamination?Collection Routine
- 196.A phlebotomy technician is performing a venipuncture and the patient complains of a sharp, shooting pain radiating down their arm. Which of the following actions should the technician take immediately?Collection Routine
- 197.A phlebotomy technician is attempting to draw blood from a patient and notices that the evacuated tube fills slowly and then stops. The vein is still visible and appears stable. Which of the following is the most likely cause?Collection Routine
- 198.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient. Which of the following information should the technician verify from the requisition form before proceeding?Collection Routine
- 199.A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen for a complete blood count (CBC) from an adult patient. Which of the following tubes should the technician select?Collection Routine
- 200.A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient on collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the technician provide regarding the start of the collection?Collection Routine