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

C) NFPA white shows PPE, HMIS white shows health

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

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2) 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) Rinse briefly and keep working

C) Report it at the end of the day

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

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

A) No gloves are necessary

B) Use tongs

C) Wear special thermal gloves

D) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

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

A) HAZMAT

B) NFPA

C) SDS

D) HEPA

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5) Which agency provides guidelines for medical waste handling?

A) EPA

B) DOT

C) OSHA

D) DHHS

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

A) Wear special thermal gloves

B) Use tongs

C) No gloves are necessary

D) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

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

A) Ignore unless there’s pain

B) Rinse eyes with alcohol

C) Wipe with tissue and resume work

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

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

A) Centrifuge malfunction

B) Water damage

C) Static electricity buildup from alcohol

D) Power surge

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

A) Closed-toed shoes

B) Dangling jewelry

C) Buttoned-up lab coat

D) Facial makeup

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

A) No gloves are necessary

B) Use tongs

C) Wear latex or nitrile gloves

D) Wear special thermal gloves

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

A) Stretch the cord carefully

B) Use any nearby outlet regardless of safety

C) Use a long extension cord

D) Relocate the instrument or outlet to meet equipment specs

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

A) Wearing appropriate eye protection

B) Using a straw

C) Pouring slowly

D) Holding the bottle closer

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13) Physical hazards include all of these except

A) blood and body fluids.

B) radiation.

C) latex gloves.

D) electrical equipment.

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

A) Wearing a face shield or safety goggles

B) Using gloves only

C) Shaking the tube first

D) Keeping distance from the sample

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15) A common allergen found in blood collection equipment is

A) latex

B) vinyl

C) vitrine

D) nitrile

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16) 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) No questions are needed.

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

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

A) Have an electrician change the plug

B) Move the instrument closer to the outlet

C) Cut off the third prong

D) Find a three-pronged extension cord

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

A) Add acid before water

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

C) Phlebotomists aren't responsible for this

D) Wear PPE only if the chemical is a biohazard

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

A) The potential for starting a fire

B) Touching electrical equipment with wet hands

C) Spilling a chemical on a countertop

D) Splashing blood when a cap is removed

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20) Needlesticks can be prevented by

A) recapping needles.

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

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

D) cutting needles with a needle cutter.

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

A) Turning off the centrifuge manually

B) Wearing shoes with rubber soles only

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

D) Using gloves before every button press

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