Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) Free Test Prep - Question List

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46. Between runs, Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech conducts control tests on new shipments, and checks the lot numbers for designated factors. Phil understands that this is part of his job duties. Which of the following is also part of Phil’s job duties?
  1. The clinical laboratory’s quality assurance plan.
  2. JCAHO standards.
  3. The hospital’s total quality management plan.
  4. All of the above.
47. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is working in the outpatient lab. A patient has come in for a drug screening of urine. Phil places a tamper-proof urine collection cup in the bathroom designated for drug screening. After receiving the urine from the patient, Phil immediately examines the color of the urine, as well as noting the temperature. He notes his observations and initiates the chain of custody form. Why did Phil examine the color and temperature of the urine sample?
  1. Phil is a curious fellow.
  2. Phil is checking for evidence of tampering.
  3. Phil is checking for signs of dehydration.
  4. Phil is determining if drugs are present.
48. The word partglyc/o means:
  1. Salt
  2. Potassium
  3. Glucose
  4. None of the above
49. The purpose of an incident report is:
  1. To get your story in before the patient does.
  2. Report an incident.
  3. Tell on a co-worker anonymously.
  4. Admit wrong doing in writing.
50. A ___________________ is a word part that comes at the beginning of a medical term:
  1. Prefix
  2. Suffix
  3. Combining vowel
  4. None of the above

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