NHA phlebotomy national exam 2022-
2023
While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes. What must you
do?Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
You are conducting a streptococcal pharyngitis test on a pa-tient. What transmission-based precaution
should ...
NHA phlebotomy national exam 2022-
2023
While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes. What must you
do?✔✔Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
You are conducting a streptococcal pharyngitis test on a pa-tient. What transmission-based precaution
should you take?✔✔Droplet
You observe a glucometer reading of 250 mL/dL. You get a reading in the average range when you do a
second test. What may have caused the first result?✔✔You used too much blood
You are to perform a glucometer reading for a young adult while the patient's parent is in the room. The
parent asks what the patient's glucose level is. What should you do?✔✔Ask the patient for permission
to provide the results to the parent
You are about to collect a blood sample when you find a cracked glass collection tube. What must you
do?✔✔Dispose of the tube in a sharps container
What information must be included when filling out a glucose monitor quality control record?✔✔The
date that battery is changed
Other than gloves, what PPE should you wear when performing venipuncture for a patient with
pneumonia?✔✔Face mask
After completing a venipunc-ture in an isolation room, what personal protective equipment should you
remove first?✔✔Gloves
If you receive a needlestick injury, for what bloodborne pathogen are you at most significant
risk?✔✔Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
,What of the following actions must you do when collecting a blood culture?✔✔Rub the site with
isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds
What solution should be used to clean a spill of cerebral spinal fluid?✔✔Chlorine-bleach
After receiving a needlestick in-jury, what information must you input in the online sharps injury
log?✔✔The department where the injury happened
What antiseptic should you use during a blood alcohol test?✔✔Chlorhexidine gluconate
At a minimum, what personal protective equipment do you need to prepare to aliquot a blood
specimen?✔✔Face shield and gloves
A centrifuge catches on fire. In what class of fire should this situation be identified?✔✔Class C
When collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results, in which department should
these tests be pro-cessed?✔✔Chemistry
You collect a blood collection in a micro collection container after two failed venipuncture at-tempts.
Why should you write on the medical requisition form that you collected the✔✔To alert the lab of the
presence of capillary blood
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant as a medical professional?✔✔30 compressions,
5.08 cm
(2 in) deep
A patient has a wound infected with MRSA (methicillin-resist-ant Staphylococcus aureus). You are tasked
with performing venipuncture for this patient.
What must you do once you complete the procedure?✔✔Dispose of gloves upon leaving the room
You are about to perform the third set of blood draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
, when the patient starts to cry and does not want to extend her arm. What is the best thing to
say?✔✔"May I come back in an hour to perform the draw?"
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions for infection control is false?✔✔Use
both hands to recap needles
Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following?✔✔skin
How often should latex gloves be changed?✔✔Between patient contacts
Once you have stopped excessive bleeding, what should you apply over the site?✔✔Pressure bandage
The patient may leave when the bleeding has stopped com-pletely, and there are no signs
of✔✔Syncope
What is the difference between syncope and hypovolemic shock?✔✔Fainting may be caused by pain or
emotions
You are performing venipuncture, and a hemorrhage occurs in a limb. What must you do?✔✔Elevate
the extremity and continue applying pressure until more medical assistance arrives
How long should you scrub hands when washing according to CDC?✔✔30 seconds
Where should you dispose of all contaminated material?✔✔A biohazard bag
What is the best way to prevent infection and transmission?✔✔Handwashing
When disinfecting a venipunc-ture site, why should you not use cotton balls?✔✔Cotton balls leave
behind small fibers
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