NHA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #22
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - correct answer Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? - correct answer Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? -
correct answer Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - correct answer Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician
follow? - correct answer Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? - correct answer Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - correct answer 24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
correct answer Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - correct answer Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which
of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - correct answer
Median cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? - correct
answer Attention to cleanliness
, A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - correct answer Attempt to
draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? - correct answer Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? - correct answer An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - correct answer Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - correct answer Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an isolation.
Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the technician
remove first? - correct answer Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a technician
should remove? - correct answer Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection are.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? - correct answer Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of
the room
A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum. The
technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following? - correct
answer Thrombin
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? - correct answer Speckled
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has small,
rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use? - correct answer
Winged infusion set
A phlebotomy tech is drawing a patients blood when the patient states she is becoming
light headed and dizzy. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? -
correct answer Remove the tourniquet and needle
ANSWERS #22
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - correct answer Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? - correct answer Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? -
correct answer Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - correct answer Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician
follow? - correct answer Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? - correct answer Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - correct answer 24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
correct answer Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - correct answer Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which
of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - correct answer
Median cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? - correct
answer Attention to cleanliness
, A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - correct answer Attempt to
draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? - correct answer Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? - correct answer An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - correct answer Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - correct answer Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an isolation.
Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the technician
remove first? - correct answer Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a technician
should remove? - correct answer Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection are.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? - correct answer Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of
the room
A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum. The
technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following? - correct
answer Thrombin
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? - correct answer Speckled
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has small,
rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use? - correct answer
Winged infusion set
A phlebotomy tech is drawing a patients blood when the patient states she is becoming
light headed and dizzy. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? -
correct answer Remove the tourniquet and needle
