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NHA Certification Test PCT Questions & answers
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NHA Certification Test PCTWhat identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANS-accession
number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANS-lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the
glucose meter? - ANS-when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What
condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - ANS-syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an
appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANS-apply pressure after collecting
the specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side
and there has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist
perform the venipuncture? - ANS-below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs'
syndrome. What steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANS-speak with the patients
guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a
reference laboratory in hot weather? - ANS-place in a box with cold packs and
biohazard label
When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt
to draw from first? - ANS-medica cubital
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should
- ANS-perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? -
ANS-EDTA
, What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture
site after the needle is removed? - ANS-apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into
the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be
released? - ANS-1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANS-verbal, wrist
band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient
ID number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once
the outside laboratory receives it? - ANS-laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What
actions should the phlebotomist take? - ANS-release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist
collect first? - ANS-blood culture
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls
the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. What should the phlebotomist
bring? - ANS-an aerobic bottle and anaerobic bottle
A phlebotomist performs a point-of-care glucose test on an outpatient. The result is in
the critical value range. What would be the appropriate action to do? - ANS-report
results to patients physician
When preparing for transport, what specimen much be placed into an ice bath within 30
minutes after collection? - ANS-arterial blood gas
After placing the tourniquet on a patient's arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots
below the tourniquet. What is the correct term for these spots? - ANS-petechiae
What is the proper cleansing procedure for routine venipuncture? - ANS-cleanse spot in
outward spiral
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw and infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
and DNA. What should be drawn first? - ANS-O2 levels
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