NHA Phlebotomy Technician Exam Prep
Questions And Answers (Guaranteed A+)
A PBT is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves which
pieces of PPE should the technician wear? - answer✔Mask
What is the meaning of these acronyms: ASPT, ASCP, & NHA - answer✔American Society of
Phlebotomy Technicians
American Society of Clinical Pathology
National Heathcareer Association
A PBT is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which action should she take? -
answer✔Use enough soap and water to form a lather
Before entering an isolation room, what is the first thing a PBT should do? - answer✔Either,
read posted precautions OR don proper PPE
In what situation should a technician shut off power on an instrument? - answer✔If coworker
(person) is getting shocked
A PBT is collecting a urine specimen for a pre-employment drug screening. Which findings
indicate that tampering has possibly occurred? - answer✔The temp or specimen is 30 degrees
Celsius
Correct range is 32-38 degrees Celsius
A PBT is collecting a blood specimen from a patient with cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves,
what PPE should the technician wear? - answer✔Gown
A PBT draws a CBC at 18:00. The laboratory closed at 17:30 and will not process the specimen
until 5:00. What temperature should the CBC be stored at? - answer✔2-10 degrees [EDTA tubes
may be processed at 12 hours if refrigerated]
An unexpected patient death that is not related to the patient's illness is termed as: -
answer✔A sentinel event
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The physical examination of urine includes reports on: - answer✔Color and apperance
A PBT is teaching a patient about collecting a sputum specimen at home. Which instructions
should the technician include? - answer✔Spit thick secretions into sterile container after
coughing deeply.
Which action should a PBT take to locate a vein using the warming technique? -
answer✔Encase warm towel (no higher than 42 degrees Celsius) in a plastic bag.
In the case of a chemical spill on your body, how long must you rinse? - answer✔15 minutes
Which provides the PBT the best protection when drawing blood from a patient with active
tuberculosis? - answer✔N-95 Respirator mask
During a routine venipuncture, a PBT notices that the patient is becoming pale & diaphoretic.
The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for: - answer✔Syncope
An agency that assures quality care by hospitals is the: - answer✔Joint Commission
A PBT may be requested not to transport a specimen through the pneumatic tube system if it is
to be tested for: - answer✔Potassium
-also lactate dehydrogenase, plasma hemoglobin, and acid phosphates
Two test that must be protected from light are: - answer✔Bilirubin and B6
According to OSHA standards, which vaccine must employers offer to their phlebotomists at no
cost? - answer✔Hepatitis B
What is the anticoagulant used in blood donation? - answer✔citrate-phosphate-dextrose
When should a PBT perform external liquid controls for a quality control on CLIA waived
glucose point-of-care test? - answer✔When a new lot number or kit is opened
What two government agencies administer CLIA? - answer✔Center for Medicare/Medicaid
Services (CMS)__
FDA
The use of the SDS format for hazard communication sheets is required by the: -
answer✔Global Harmonization System
The primary role of a thrombocyte is to: - answer✔Promote blood clotting
Traditional duties of the phlebotomist include all of the following except:
A. Correctly label all specimens with required information
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