Phlebotomy CPT Practice Test Chapter 2 Quiz

Last Updated on March 9, 2026

Phlebotomy CPT Practice Test Chapter 2 Quiz 2026. This test is designed for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). This chapter is titled “Safety and Preparedness. In the following quiz, there are 21 mulitiple choice questions.

All healthcare personnel must prioritize their safety, as well as the safety of patients and coworkers. This chapter discusses the various hazards that may be present in the clinical setting, including methods for maintaining safety and preparedness in response to these hazards.

Phlebotomy CPT Practice Test Chapter 2

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Phlebotomy Practice Test Chapter 2

CPT - Phlebotomy Practice Test
Chapter 2: Safety and Preparedness
Total Items: 21
Time Limit: NA

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1) A lab worker gets a mild electric shock after touching the centrifuge right after using hand sanitizer. What caused this?

A) Static electricity buildup from alcohol

B) Centrifuge malfunction

C) Water damage

D) Power surge

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2) What could have prevented the blood splash incident in a POL setting?

A) Using gloves only

B) Wearing a face shield or safety goggles

C) Shaking the tube first

D) Keeping distance from the sample

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3) Physical hazards include all of these except

A) electrical equipment.

B) blood and body fluids.

C) latex gloves.

D) radiation.

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4) What precautions should you take when preparing at-home specimen collection containers with chemicals?

A) Wear PPE only if the chemical is a biohazard

B) Add acid before water

C) Label the container with the contents, the date, and your initials

D) Phlebotomists aren't responsible for this

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5) Which of the following is unsafe to wear in a laboratory?

A) Facial makeup

B) Closed-toed shoes

C) Dangling jewelry

D) Buttoned-up lab coat

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6) A preservative from a 24-hour urine container splashes into a phlebotomist’s face. What is the correct response?

A) Rinse eyes with alcohol

B) Ignore unless there’s pain

C) Wash the face, report the incident, and review chemical safety

D) Wipe with tissue and resume work

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7) What would have prevented the preservative splash in the face?

A) Holding the bottle closer

B) Wearing appropriate eye protection

C) Using a straw

D) Pouring slowly

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8) How should specimens be handled in a -80°C freezer or with dry ice?

A) Use tongs

B) No gloves are necessary

C) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

D) Wear special thermal gloves

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9) A tube of blood splashes into your face while opening it at a physician office laboratory. What is the appropriate response?

A) Report it at the end of the day

B) Flush the area immediately, report the incident, and follow exposure protocol

C) Rinse briefly and keep working

D) Wait until symptoms appear before responding

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10) How should specimens be handled in a water bath for body temperature maintenance?

A) Use tongs

B) Wear special thermal gloves

C) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

D) No gloves are necessary

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11) A common allergen found in blood collection equipment is

A) nitrile

B) latex

C) vitrine

D) vinyl

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12) Which of the following is a document that summarizes a chemical’s characteristics and handling/storage guidelines?

A) HEPA

B) HAZMAT

C) SDS

D) NFPA

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13) A patient’s skin turns red after alcohol is applied. What should the phlebotomist ask?

A) “Are you feeling all right?”

B) “Are you allergic to any medications?”

C) “Do you have any allergies to alcohol or antiseptics?”

D) No questions are needed.

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14) How can the electrical shock from a centrifuge incident be prevented?

A) Waiting for alcohol sanitizer to dry fully before touching electrical equipment

B) Using gloves before every button press

C) Turning off the centrifuge manually

D) Wearing shoes with rubber soles only

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15) What’s the difference between the white areas on the NFPA and HMIS chemical labels?

A) NFPA white shows reactivity, HMIS white shows fire hazard

B) NFPA white shows PPE, HMIS white shows health

C) NFPA white is blank; HMIS doesn’t have a white area

D) NFPA white area is for special hazards, HMIS white is for PPE requirements

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16) A new lab device has a 3-foot cord, but the nearest outlet is 5 feet away. What is the safest guideline?

A) Relocate the instrument or outlet to meet equipment specs

B) Use any nearby outlet regardless of safety

C) Stretch the cord carefully

D) Use a long extension cord

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17) Which of the following is an example of a biohazard?

A) Spilling a chemical on a countertop

B) Splashing blood when a cap is removed

C) The potential for starting a fire

D) Touching electrical equipment with wet hands

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18) Which agency provides guidelines for medical waste handling?

A) EPA

B) OSHA

C) DOT

D) DHHS

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19) How should specimens be handled that need to be placed into a freezer at 0°C?

A) Use tongs

B) No gloves are necessary

C) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

D) Wear special thermal gloves

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20) Needlesticks can be prevented by

A) recapping needles.

B) bending needles before placing them into a sharps container.

C) using a one-handed technique to engage the engineering control.

D) cutting needles with a needle cutter.

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21) What is the safest way to connect power to an instrument with a short three-pronged cord?

A) Find a three-pronged extension cord

B) Have an electrician change the plug

C) Cut off the third prong

D) Move the instrument closer to the outlet

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