About this exam
NHCO test focuses on phlebotomy procedures, specimen collection and handling, infection control, patient identification, OSHA safety standards, venipuncture techniques, capillary collection, laboratory transport requirements, isolation precautions, and patient communication during diagnostic testing.
What to expect
79
Questions
180 min
Time limit
90%
Pass mark
Practice Exam
Format
Sample questions
- Which of the following is considered a medical status designation on a requisition form?
- What is the purpose of collecting specimens in the correct order of draw?
- What does the acronym RACE mean?
- What should the phlebotomist do if exposed to blood from a needle stick?
How to prepare
Work through the RN Nursing study notes topic by topic, then sit this exam under timed conditions to rehearse pacing. Review every rationale — the explanation matters more than the score.
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