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 #21

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after receiving a critical value?

A. Relay the value to the laboratory manager after completing collections.

B. Request that a colleague repeat the testing.

C. Report the value to the provider directly in a timely manner.

D. Record the value on the patient's chart for the nurse to review.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #22

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when administering first aid?

A. Apply direct pressure to a patient who is hemorrhaging.

B. Offer water to a patient who is experiencing shock.

C. Insert a tongue depressor in the mouth of a patient who is seizing.

D. Apply a warm compress to the neck of a patient who has fainted.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #23

Which of the following types of medication is an indication for an INR draw?

A. Anticoagulant

B. Antiemetic

C. Antihistamine

D. Anti-inflammatory

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Question #24

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when using a syringe for venipuncture?

A. Remove tube stoppers and pour blood into each tube.

B. Transfer blood into tubes using a safety transfer device.

C. Attach a used needle to fill evacuated tubes.

D. Pull the plunger back forcefully.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #25

Which of the following actions can cause hemolysis during venipuncture?

A. Mixing additive tubes by gentle inversion

B. Allowing alcohol to dry before puncture

C. Using a needle with a gauge that is too small

D. Releasing the tourniquet before needle removal

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #26

OSHA requires employers to provide which of the following to employees who are at risk for bloodborne pathogen exposure?

A. Hepatitis B vaccine

B. Life insurance

C. Medical insurance

D. Phenylketonuria screening

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Question #27

A blood specimen is rejected by the laboratory for testing. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

A. Document in the patient's health record to redraw for the next yearly visit.

B. Contact the patient to repeat venipuncture collection.

C. Send the patient their laboratory results via mail.

D. Shred the test result documentation.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #28

Which of the following PPE should a phlebotomist wear when there is a risk of blood splatter during collection?

A. Sterile gloves only

B. Shoe covers only

C. N95 respirator only

D. Face shield or goggles with mask

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #29

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take when a specimen requires immediate processing?

A. Mark it as routine and batch it with other specimens.

B. Refrigerate it overnight.

C. Leave it at the collection station until the next courier pickup.

D. Deliver or process it according to stat or time-sensitive protocol.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #30

A phlebotomist notices that an outpatient appears confused and cannot state their date of birth. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?

A. Label the specimen after returning to the laboratory.

B. Ask the patient to guess their date of birth.

C. Proceed using the requisition only.

D. Use an approved alternate identification process.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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