NHA Phlebotomy Certification: Exam Questions with correct Answers
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NHA
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NHA
phlebotomy - ANSWER-incision of a vein
never perform a procedure without... - ANSWER-a provider's order
timed specimens are crucial for therapeutic drug level monitoring to... - ANSWER-confirm the patients medication dosage and compliance
venipuncture cannot be done in... - ANSWER-a tattoo...
NHA Phlebotomy Certification: Exam
Questions with correct Answers
phlebotomy - ANSWER-incision of a vein
never perform a procedure without... - ANSWER-a provider's order
timed specimens are crucial for therapeutic drug level monitoring to... - ANSWER-
confirm the patients medication dosage and compliance
venipuncture cannot be done in... - ANSWER-a tattoo site or scar site
the tourniquet is not to be left on the patient for longer than... - ANSWER-60 seconds
to confirm the patients identity... - ANSWER-identify the patients name, date of birth and
any other demographic information
always ask the patient which arm is best to... - ANSWER-draw blood out of
vasovagal response - ANSWER-fainting
provide an explanation of the... - ANSWER-process and purpose of the procedure to
help the patients feel comfortable
you must have all of your supplies... - ANSWER-ready
ask patients about latex allerges before... - ANSWER-preparing gloves and tourniquets
for routine phlebotomy you use... - ANSWER-isopropyl alcohol wipes
for routine blood cultures you use... - ANSWER-nonalcohol prep kits or swabs
avoid using... - ANSWER-cotton balls
hemostasis - ANSWER-stoppage of flow of blood
a butterfly needle and a winged infusion are... - ANSWER-the same thing
a blood collection tube is also called a... - ANSWER-vacuum tube
sterile syringe, needle, and syringe transfer device are used for syringe draws when... -
ANSWER-a butterfly needle is not available
,tubes are color-coded for easy... - ANSWER-identification
if the tubes are not drawn in the correct order, the additives could... - ANSWER-
inadvertently affect the test
site selection is sometimes determined based on... - ANSWER-the patients age
newborns to infants 6 months of age use... - ANSWER-a heel stick
patients 6 months to 2 years of age require... - ANSWER-a finger stick
for patients 2 years and older use... - ANSWER-a regular venipuncture
fistulas - ANSWER-abnormal passage from one organ or cavity to another
mastectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of a breast
median cubital vein - ANSWER-drains the anterior elbow
cephalic vein - ANSWER-a large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein
basillic vein - ANSWER-prominent vein in antecubital fossa; third choice for blood draw
venous insufficiency - ANSWER-an abnormal circulatory condition characterized by
decreased return of venous blood from the legs to the trunk of the body
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - ANSWER-A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an
extremity
when positing the arm... - ANSWER-the arm must be up and feet must be on the floor
avoid switching hands once the skin has been... - ANSWER-penetrated
disinfect the site with 70% alcohol pads, moving in... - ANSWER-concentric circles of
increasing diameter starting from the anticipated needle insertion site
do not use alcohol with blood cultures use.. - ANSWER-
allow the skin to air dry, do NOT... - ANSWER-touch the site after cleansing
evacuated tube system - ANSWER-Requires three components, the evacuated sample
tube, the double pointed needle and a special plastic adapter
syringe method - ANSWER-blood collection method using a syringe and sterile needle
, butterfly method - ANSWER-used for difficult venous draws, such as when a vein is
small or sclerosed (hardened)
what is the gauge of a butterfly needle? - ANSWER-25-26
selecting phlebotomy method is based... - ANSWER-the patients veins, age, skin
condition and overall health
the method should be the most appropriate for each patient while providing the greatest
chance for... - ANSWER-successful blood collection and limiting patient discomfort
anchor the vein with the bevel facing... - ANSWER-upward at a 15 to 30 degree angle
elevate the arm for 2 mintues after... - ANSWER-removing needle
label the tubes immediately after... - ANSWER-the procedure and confirm with the
patients that the information is correct
applying too much force on the plunger or drawing too quickly can cause... - ANSWER-
the vein to collapse
the butterfly technique takes more time than traditional straight-needle draws due to... -
ANSWER-the smaller needle gauge and length of tubing
capillary punctures are also called... - ANSWER-finger sticks
the preferred puncture site for obtaining a capillary puncture in adults and children is... -
ANSWER-the middle or ring finger of the non dominant hand
for the capillary puncture procedure to be successful, the capillaries msut... - ANSWER-
have good blood flow
always wipe away the first drop of blood to... - ANSWER-appear after the puncture
because of its contamination with tissue fluids
if the blood is slow to flow, a gentle pressure may be applied to... - ANSWER-the
patients finger to avoid milking the finger
blood gases - ANSWER-gases that are normally dissolved in the liquid portion of blood
EDTA tubes - ANSWER-order of draw:
fifth (lavender and pink)
additive tubes - ANSWER-substance added to tube
serum tubes - ANSWER-red tops and red/gray top SST
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