Phlebotomy CPT Practice Test Chapter 2 Quiz

Last Updated on June 30, 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) How should specimens be handled that need to be placed into a freezer at 0°C?

A) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

B) No gloves are necessary

C) Wear special thermal gloves

D) Use tongs

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2) Physical hazards include all of these except

A) electrical equipment.

B) latex gloves.

C) radiation.

D) blood and body fluids.

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3) A common allergen found in blood collection equipment is

A) latex

B) vinyl

C) nitrile

D) vitrine

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

A) “Are you allergic to any medications?”

B) No questions are needed.

C) “Are you feeling all right?”

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

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

A) Use tongs

B) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

C) Wear special thermal gloves

D) No gloves are necessary

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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) Wipe with tissue and resume work

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

C) Ignore unless there’s pain

D) Rinse eyes with alcohol

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

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

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

C) NFPA white shows PPE, HMIS white shows health

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

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8) Needlesticks can be prevented by

A) cutting needles with a needle cutter.

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

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

D) recapping needles.

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9) 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) Use a long extension cord

D) Stretch the cord carefully

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

A) Power surge

B) Centrifuge malfunction

C) Water damage

D) Static electricity buildup from alcohol

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

A) Cut off the third prong

B) Find a three-pronged extension cord

C) Have an electrician change the plug

D) Move the instrument closer to the outlet

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12) 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) Phlebotomists aren't responsible for this

C) Add acid before water

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

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

A) HEPA

B) NFPA

C) HAZMAT

D) SDS

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14) Which agency provides guidelines for medical waste handling?

A) DHHS

B) DOT

C) OSHA

D) EPA

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

A) Facial makeup

B) Dangling jewelry

C) Closed-toed shoes

D) Buttoned-up lab coat

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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) Touching electrical equipment with wet hands

D) The potential for starting a fire

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

A) Wait until symptoms appear before responding

B) Report it at the end of the day

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

D) Rinse briefly and keep working

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

A) Using a straw

B) Wearing appropriate eye protection

C) Pouring slowly

D) Holding the bottle closer

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

A) Keeping distance from the sample

B) Shaking the tube first

C) Wearing a face shield or safety goggles

D) Using gloves only

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

A) Wearing shoes with rubber soles only

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

C) Using gloves before every button press

D) Turning off the centrifuge manually

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