FREE Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the name of the blood cell that carries carbon dioxide and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocyte

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Platelets

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Leukocyte

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Question 2

Identify the smooth muscle-containing blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the body's tissues.

Accepted Answer

Arterial blood vessels

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Capillary blood vessels

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Venous blood vessels

Question 3

Which three arm veins are most frequently used in phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

Cephalic, median cubital and basilic veins

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Antecubital fossa, median cubital and cephalic veins

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Median cubital, basalmic, and radial veins

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Antecubital, median cubital and basilic veins

Question 4

Where exactly is the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

The bend of the elbow, front of the arm

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The bend of the elbow, back of the arm

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The bend of the elbow, inner side of arm

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The bend of the elbow, outer side of arm

Question 5

You can call me Sir; my name is Commander I. M. Unity. In the battle against allergies, inflammation, and infection, I command millions of warriors. My vast army protects your globe from rogues like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, to name a few. A bothersome allergen is currently assaulting the ocular area. In response, I have sent a small squad of fighters from the granulocyte division. Okay, recruit, what is the real name of this group?

Accepted Answer

Basophils

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Eosinophils

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Neutrophils

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Monocytes

Question 6

The largest filter in the human body is a component of the circulatory and digestive systems.

Accepted Answer

The liver

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The kidneys

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The lungs

Question 7

The body's internal and external environments are monitored by this system, which then detects changes and guides or coordinates a reaction.

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The nervous system

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The respiratory system

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The circulatory system

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The endocrine system

Question 8

When performing phlebotomy, _________ is the one and only method that is absolutely essential for preventing the spread of infection.

Accepted Answer

Washing hands

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Burning waste

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Cleaning spills

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Wearing a mask

Question 9

The phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by _________ after taking a patient's blood.

Accepted Answer

Depositing it in an approved "sharps container"

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Recapping it carefully and bringing it back to the lab

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Toddling it into waste cans in the laboratory

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Breaking it so it cannot be reused by anyone

Question 10

Professional negligence is referred to as ________.

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Malpractice

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Tort

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Invasion of privacy

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Slander