Free NHA Phlebotomy-Technician Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: Phlebotomy-Technician
Exam Name/Title: NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam (CPT)
Certification Provider: NHA
Corresponding Certification: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Exam Questions: 127
Updated On: Jul 08, 2026

Question #41

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take upon withdrawing a winged infusion needle?

A. Dispose of the 16-gauge needle.

B. Depress the syringe plunger.

C. Activate the safety device.

D. Place the capillary pipette in clay.

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Question #42

Which of the following types of testing requires chain of custody documentation for specimens?

A. HIV testing

B. Blood typing

C. Tuberculosis testing

D. Drug testing

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Question #43

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to identify a patient who was admitted to a facility?

A. Use the medical chart to verify the patient's identity.

B. Compare the patient's identification band to the identification sticker on the bedside equipment.

C. State the patient's name and date of birth so the patient can verify their identity.

D. Check the patient's identification band.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #44

Which of the following specimens should a phlebotomist protect from light immediately after collection?

A. Sodium

B. Bilirubin

C. Blood urea nitrogen

D. Hemoglobin A1c

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Question #45

Which of the following methods should a phlebotomist use to anchor a vein?

A. Use the thumb of the free hand above the puncture site.

B. Use the first two fingers of the nondominant hand below the puncture site.

C. Use the first two fingers of the nondominant hand above the puncture site.

D. Use the thumb of the free hand below the puncture site.

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Question #46

A phlebotomist enters a patient's room and finds the patient motionless and cyanotic. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

A. Apply an automated external defibrillator.

B. Ask the patient if they are okay in a loud voice.

C. Administer three rescue breaths.

D. Perform the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #47

Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take after filling the last tube of a venipuncture procedure?

A. Place a warm compress at the puncture site.

B. Withdraw the needle from the puncture site.

C. Apply a cotton ball at puncture site.

D. Clean the puncture site with an antiseptic.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #48

A phlebotomist receives a specimen without a patient identifier on the tube. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist expect?

A. The provider can verbally confirm the patient identity.

B. The laboratory will reject the specimen.

C. The specimen can be tested if the order number matches.

D. The tube can be labeled from the requisition later.

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Question #49

Which of the following is the purpose of centrifuging a blood specimen?

A. To activate tube additives

B. To increase specimen volume

C. To disinfect the specimen

D. To separate specimen components

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Question #50

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when obtaining a throat culture?

A. Swab any visible mucus in the oral cavity.

B. Swab tonsillar area and back of throat.

C. Swab left and right buccal areas.

D. Leave the swab in the sublingual area for several seconds.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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