CPT TEST 2022/ CPT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1) Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from light
during handling and transportation?
A.
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CPT TEST 2022/ CPT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1) Which of the following blood specimen tests are photosensitive and should be protected from light
during handling and transportation?
A. Gastrin
B. Ammonia
C. Pyruvate
D. Bilirubin Correct Answer-D
2) A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires
which if the following?
A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old
B. The circles on the filter paper much be at least half filled
C. The first drop of blood immediately following the puncture must be included
D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed Correct Answer-A
3) Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA- waived
procedure?
A. Document quality control results
B. Report results immediately to CLIA
C. Transport specimens within 24 hrs
D. Process a specimen within 1 hr of collection Correct Answer-A
4) A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following patients?
A. A patient who has chest pain
B. A patient who is pulseless
C. A patient who is lethargic
D. A patient who is short of breath Correct Answer-B
5) Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to perform A1C, CBC, hepatic panel,
and a comprehensive metabolic panel?
A. Yellow and blue
B. Gold and lavender
C. Green and gray
D. Red and black Correct Answer-B
6) Which of the following methods provides for the most secure reliable delivery of laboratory results?
A. Electronic reports
B. Courier delivery
C. Verbal reports
D. Fax Correct Answer-D
7) A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of following actions when providing a sputum
specimen?
A. Collect the stool directly into a sterile container
B. Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24 hours
C. Aggressively swab the inside of the cheek
D. Take a deep breath and then expectorate Correct Answer-D
8) Which of the following pairs of blood tests is appropriate for a fasting specimen?
A. Glucose and triglycerides
B. BUN and alkaline phosphate
C. Creatinine and total protein
D. Lactate dehydrogenase and albumin Correct Answer-A
9) A phlebotomist has just confirmed critical values on a laboratory test. Which of the following actions
should the phlebotomist make when the physician's office is already closed?
A. Contact the physician by paging or calling right away
B. Leave a message at the physician's office number
C. Call the physician's office on the next business day
D. Fax the results to the physician's office with a stat fax cover Correct Answer-A
10) Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for handling an ammonia specimen?
A. Protect from light
B. Transport on ice
C. Transport in warm water
D. Protect from diurnal variation Correct Answer-B
11) A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from a patient using the aseptic
technique. Which of the following cleansing agents should the phlebotomist use?
A. Povidone- iodine
B. Hand sanitizer
C. 70% isopropyl alcohol
D. 10% chlorine bleach solution Correct Answer-C
12) A phlebotomist is called to the emergency department to draw blood from patient who is in critical
condition. Which of the following is the applicable consent for this procedure?
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