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NHA phlebotomy national exam 2022-2023
While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes.
What must you do? - ANSWERRinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
You are conducting a streptococcal pharyngitis test on a pa-tient. What transmission-
based precaution should you take? - ANSWERDroplet
You observe a glucometer reading of 250 mL/dL. You get a reading in the average
range when you do a second test. What may have caused the first result? -
ANSWERYou used too much blood
You are to perform a glucometer reading for a young adult while the patient's parent is
in the room. The parent asks what the patient's glucose level is. What should you do? -
ANSWERAsk the patient for permission to provide the results to the parent
You are about to collect a blood sample when you find a cracked glass collection tube.
What must you do? - ANSWERDispose of the tube in a sharps container
What information must be included when filling out a glucose monitor quality control
record? - ANSWERThe date that battery is changed
Other than gloves, what PPE should you wear when performing venipuncture for a
patient with pneumonia? - ANSWERFace mask
After completing a venipunc-ture in an isolation room, what personal protective
equipment should you remove first? - ANSWERGloves
If you receive a needlestick injury, for what bloodborne pathogen are you at most
significant risk? - ANSWERHepatitis B virus (HBV)
What of the following actions must you do when collecting a blood culture? -
ANSWERRub the site with isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds
What solution should be used to clean a spill of cerebral spinal fluid? -
ANSWERChlorine-bleach
,After receiving a needlestick in-jury, what information must you input in the online
sharps injury log? - ANSWERThe department where the injury happened
What antiseptic should you use during a blood alcohol test? - ANSWERChlorhexidine
gluconate
At a minimum, what personal protective equipment do you need to prepare to aliquot a
blood specimen? - ANSWERFace shield and gloves
A centrifuge catches on fire. In what class of fire should this situation be identified? -
ANSWERClass C
When collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results, in which
department should these tests be pro-cessed? - ANSWERChemistry
You collect a blood collection in a micro collection container after two failed
venipuncture at-tempts. Why should you write on the medical requisition form that you
collected the - ANSWERTo alert the lab of the presence of capillary blood
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant as a medical professional? -
ANSWER30 compressions, 5.08 cm
(2 in) deep
A patient has a wound infected with MRSA (methicillin-resist-ant Staphylococcus
aureus). You are tasked with performing venipuncture for this patient.
What must you do once you complete the procedure? - ANSWERDispose of gloves
upon leaving the room
You are about to perform the third set of blood draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
when the patient starts to cry and does not want to extend her arm. What is the best
thing to say? - ANSWER"May I come back in an hour to perform the draw?"
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions for infection control is
false? - ANSWERUse both hands to recap needles
Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following? - ANSWERskin
How often should latex gloves be changed? - ANSWERBetween patient contacts
Once you have stopped excessive bleeding, what should you apply over the site? -
ANSWERPressure bandage
The patient may leave when the bleeding has stopped com-pletely, and there are no
signs of - ANSWERSyncope
, What is the difference between syncope and hypovolemic shock? - ANSWERFainting
may be caused by pain or emotions
You are performing venipuncture, and a hemorrhage occurs in a limb. What must you
do? - ANSWERElevate the extremity and continue applying pressure until more medical
assistance arrives
How long should you scrub hands when washing according to CDC? - ANSWER30
seconds
Where should you dispose of all contaminated material? - ANSWERA biohazard bag
What is the best way to prevent infection and transmission? - ANSWERHandwashing
When disinfecting a venipunc-ture site, why should you not use cotton balls? -
ANSWERCotton balls leave behind small fibers
Alcohol that has not fully dried on the venipuncture site can lead to -
ANSWERHemolysis of the specimen
What is alcohol's purpose in bacterial testing? - ANSWERRemove oil
What is the purpose of povi-done-iodine in bacterial testing? - ANSWERKill bacteria
What should you use at the venipuncture site if the patient is allergic to alcohol? -
ANSWERChlorhexidine gluconate
What form must you and the patient sign to permit blood tests to determine exposure? -
ANSWERHIV
What is required following accidental exposure to body fluids? -
ANSWERDocumentation of the accidental exposure
What is the first priority after accidental exposure? - ANSWERFirst aid
What is the term for the following equipment: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, and
gog-gles? - ANSWERPersonal Protective
Equipment
What PPE should be worn for venipuncture? - ANSWERGloves
When should you wash your hands? - ANSWERbefore and after every patient
What should be done if your gloves are punctured or torn? - ANSWERReplace the
gloves
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