NHA Phlebotomy Exam 2025 with correct
answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER
Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the - CORRECT ANSWER Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it ...
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER
Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the - CORRECT ANSWER Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect - CORRECT ANSWER 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - CORRECT ANSWER
Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - CORRECT ANSWER Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - CORRECT ANSWER
introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary
collection by heel or stick? - CORRECT ANSWER Age & developmental
factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? - CORRECT ANSWER Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes
out PT should - CORRECT ANSWER Release tourniquet
,If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should -
CORRECT ANSWER Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - CORRECT ANSWER Reduction of
risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - CORRECT ANSWER EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting
what test - CORRECT ANSWER Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult
veins - CORRECT ANSWER A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first - CORRECT ANSWER Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety
data sheet) - CORRECT ANSWER The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of
law what must be done - CORRECT ANSWER PT must document the
process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - CORRECT ANSWER Name
and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - CORRECT ANSWER Precaution
gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes - CORRECT ANSWER A female PT should collect the
specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to
- CORRECT ANSWER Obtain patient consent
,According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
CORRECT ANSWER 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
CORRECT ANSWER Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point
of care testing - CORRECT ANSWER To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you
should - CORRECT ANSWER Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting -
CORRECT ANSWER For ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - CORRECT ANSWER Patient finishes
drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - CORRECT ANSWER
Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered - CORRECT ANSWER The sodium
fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should - CORRECT
ANSWER Be kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing - CORRECT
ANSWER Nosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S stool
specimen is to tell them to - CORRECT ANSWER Chill stool specimen
in a container
Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed by
Physician - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsalis Pedis
, When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl - CORRECT
ANSWER Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID
After cleansing a site PT should - CORRECT ANSWER Always let the
spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen -
CORRECT ANSWER Patient identity
When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample should be
drawn when? - CORRECT ANSWER Last
What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too small? -
CORRECT ANSWER Hemolysis
Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a venipuncture
on a 3 yr old? - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsal veins of the hand
What does warming the site do? - CORRECT ANSWER Increases blood
flow
When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must? -
CORRECT ANSWER Be protected from the light
If PT is inserting needle and patient complains of sharp radiating pain
down his arm you should? - CORRECT ANSWER Release tourniquet,
remove needle and apply pressure and cover
What is needed for homeostasis to take place? - CORRECT ANSWER
Thrombocytes
When collecting a capillary specimen after the site is punctured you
should? - CORRECT ANSWER Wipe the first draw
When is the winged infusion needle used? - CORRECT ANSWER With
patients who have fragile veins
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