Phlebotomy Test National Center for Competency Testing 2

Question 1

Which NCCT certification is specifically designed for phlebotomy technicians?

Accepted Answer

NCPT

Answer

The NCCT offers the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) credential for phlebotomy professionals.

Question 2

When performing a venipuncture, the tourniquet should be released within how many minutes to prevent hemoconcentration?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

The tourniquet must be released within 1 minute of application to prevent hemoconcentration and inaccurate lab results.

Question 3

Which gauge needle is most commonly used for routine adult venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

21-gauge

Answer

21-gauge needles are the standard choice for routine adult venipuncture, balancing patient comfort and adequate blood flow.

Question 4

A phlebotomist notices a patient's arm has a hematoma at the intended venipuncture site. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Select a vein proximal to or away from the hematoma

Answer

Drawing proximal to or away from a hematoma prevents collecting hemolyzed blood and causing further bruising.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct order of draw for a serum separator tube (SST) followed by an EDTA tube?

Accepted Answer

SST first, then EDTA

Answer

The SST (gold/red-gray top) is drawn before EDTA (lavender top) to prevent anticoagulant carryover that could affect coagulation studies.

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