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NHA Phlebotomy ExamBlue stopped tubes are used primarily for the following assay: - ANSPT
Sodium heparin is the anticoagulant most commonly found in which of the following tubes? -
ANSGreen
Yellow-stoppered tubes are generally used for: - ANSBlood Cultures
The liquid portion of the blood collected from a red-stoppered tube following centrifugation is: -
ANSSerum
A phlebotomy quality assurance program may include each of the following except: -
ANSAbnormal glucose quality-control results
Which of the following defines quality control? - ANSProcess that validates final results and
quantifies variations
Hemolysis is a reason for specimen rejection. It may be caused by all of the following except: -
ANSClotting, because of insufficient mixing with the anticoagulant
The following procedures should be performed in the nursery when a phlebotomist collects a
capillary specimen from an infant except: - ANSApplying a bandage when bleeding has stopped
to prevent infection
The order of filling tubes once blood has been collected in a syringe is: - ANSYellow, Light Blue,
Red, Purple
The term that describes the interrelationship of the law and medicine is: - ANSMedical-legal
What is not a benefit of multitasking? - ANSSpecialization
Which of the following pertains to the absence of oxygen? - ANSAnaerobic
Medical malpractice lawsuits are most often brought under the legal theory of: - ANSNegligence
Laws passed by the US Congress are called: - ANSStatutes
Standard Precautions is the practice of treating ________ as if they are known to be infectious
for HBV, HIV, and other blood borne pathogens. - ANSAll human blood and other potential
infectious material (OPIM)
,The legal term for the intent to cause harm or injury to a person without the person's consent,
and which actually harms that person, is: - ANSBattery
When a patient refuses to have his or her blood drawn, the phlebotomist should do the following
except: - ANSForce the patient to have his or her blood drawn
Equipment error(s) causing no blood to be collected include: - ANSNo vacuum in the tube
Which of the following s not a reason to avoid an area of the arm to perform venipuncture? -
ANSObesity
What is the first course of action if a patient has convulsions? - ANSRemove the tourniquet and
needle
All of the following statements are true except: - ANSGray-stoppered tubes are used for CBC
and WBC tests
Spurious laboratory results can be caused by: - ANSHemolysis and lipemia, Improper blood to
anticoagulant ratio, and improper handling of sample or after blood collection
Normally the serum produced after spinning blood in a red-stoppered tube is: - ANSClear or
straw colored
What gland regulates the pituitary gland? - ANSHypothalamus
This structure houses the vocal cords: - ANSLarnyx
Which of the following is considered to be a noninfectious bodily substance according to the
CDC guidelines known as the Standard Precautions? - ANSTears
Which of the following diseases requires the use of respiratory precautions? - ANSTuberculosis
All of the following are vaccine-preventable diseases except: - ANSAIDS
These blood vessels generally carry blood that is high in oxygen: - ANSArteries
This system gives the body structure and protects vital organs: - ANSSkeletal System
The sebaceous glands are associated with the: - ANSIntegumentary System
All of the following may be required of a phlebotomist except: - ANSInjections
Which of the following is not a professional attribute? - ANSUsually on time
,The collection round is routine in all hospitals: - ANSEarly Morning
Which of the following is not an example of expendable equipment? - ANSBlood Pressure Cuffs
Which of the following represents normal body temperature? - ANS37C
Venipuncture should be avoided in the arm on the same side on which a mastectomy was
performed because: - ANSPatients are more susceptible to infection
The standard operating procedure manual for specimen collection contains each of the following
except: - ANSThe laboratory supervisors name and home phone number
The quality of blood specimens is best summarized by which of the following statements? -
ANSSpecimens of low quality can produce inaccurate and potentially dangerous results
The primary measure for prevention of hepatitis B in the occupational setting is: -
ANSimmunization
The glucose tolerance test: - ANSis performed to aid in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
The specimen for fibrin degradation products is collected in a: - ANSTube containing an enzyme
inhibitor and thrombin
The rule of legal evidence that requires documentation of the location and integrity of any
laboratory specimens used as evidence in a trial is called: - ANSChain of custody
Policies that some hospitals have adopted that incorporate the patient's constitutional rights to
privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in medical treatment are referred to as: -
ANSPatient Care Partnership
When a hematoma is forming, all of the following are acceptable except: - ANSIgnore it and
collect the specimen
Technical errors causing a short draw include: - ANSA collapsed vein because of too much
vacuum in the tube
Homeward is a type of - ANSSplashguard
A full sharps container should be: - ANSDisposed of into a properly lined, leak-proof, and
puncture proof container
A retractable sheath: - ANSis part of a multiple draw needle
A common site for arterial puncture is - ANSRadial Artery in the wrist
, Which of the following neonatal tests is required by law? - ANSPhenylketonuria
Green-stoppered tubes may be used for the following laboratory tests except: - ANSCBC
Which of the following is not classified as a barrier precaution?
1. HBV Vaccine
2. Gloves
3. Goggles
4. Gown - ANSHBV Vaccine
The most common cause of blood culture contamination is: - ANSImproper Skin Preparation
Nosocomial infections are those that are: - ANSAcquired during a period of hospitalization
Which of the following viruses are transmitted primarily through contact with infected blood:
a. Hepatitis A and Rubella Virus
b. Hepatitis B and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
c. Influenza and HIV
d. Polio and Hepatitis C Virus - ANSB. Hepatitis B and HIV
The most effective preventive measure to eliminate the transmission of disease in a health care
institution is: - ANSHand Washing
Which of the following are characteristics of a profession?
a. Distinct Field of Knowledge
b. Full-time occupation
c. High Degree of Autonomy
d. All of the Above - ANSAll of the Above
Continuing education in the laboratory profession is generally characterized by: - ANSEducation
acquired from workshops and seminars attended after formal education has ended
Which of the following cells contribute most to blood clotting? - ANSPlatelets
Another name for erythrocytes is: - ANSRed Blood Cells
The tricuspid and bicuspid valves are associated with the: - ANSHeart
During exhalation: - ANSCarbon Dioxide is removed from the lungs
Which of the following is the acceptable order of draw for evacuated tube collection?
a. Gray, Yellow, Red
b. Yellow, Light Blue, Red
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