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NHA Phlebotomy certification Exam
Questions and Answers
1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER-36-38
degrees C

2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?a.
Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert tube - ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge

3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?a.
Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - ANSWER-d. Place specimen inicewater
slurry (or a cup of ice)

4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Which is
appropriate? - ANSWER-a. Either heel

5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The patient extends his
arm and turns head away. Which consent does this indicate? - ANSWER-a.Implied consent

6. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient? -
ANSWER-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken

7. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe Down's syndrome.
What steps would you take? - ANSWER-a. Speak with the patient guardianbefore performing
venipuncture to enmsure the patient understands

8. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests are
ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - ANSWER-a. Implied consent

9. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - ANSWER-a. Label
specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient

10. Before collecting blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices there's no wristband
on wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do? - ANSWER-a. Don'tdraw until nurse
puts an armband on patient

,11. Which is appropriate form of identification in inpatient setting? - ANSWER-a. Verbaland
wrist band

12. WBC, RBC, Electrolytes are ordered. Which tubes are used for capillary? -
ANSWER-a. Lavender and red

13. A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason? Why? - ANSWER-a.The
specimen was insufficient-not enough blood

14. Which of the following is best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from
venipuncture site after needle is removed? - ANSWER-a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of
blood into the tissues

15. A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomist forgets to fill out patient ID number. What is
appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in lab? -
ANSWER-a. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen

16. Phlebotomist is performing venipuncture and patient begins to seize. What is correct
action? - ANSWER-a. Discontinue the draw

17. Phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and
DNA. Which is to be drawn first? - ANSWER-a. O2 levels

18. When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight, which is the correct
technique for needle insertion? - ANSWER-a. Insert until a change in resistance

19. Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who
has fragile, easy to collapse veins? - ANSWER-a. Choose a syringe and butterflyassembly

20. Which of the following is the term for donation of a patient's own blood for an
upcoming surgery? - ANSWER-a. Autologous donation

21. The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because -
ANSWER-a. Increased risk of coagulation (remember platelets start to form)

22. Upon entering a patient's room for routine blood draw, phlebotomist notices clergy
member is with the patient. What should you do? - ANSWER-a. Return later after drawing
other patients

23. A phlebotomist notices a hematoma developing at the site of venipuncture. The
phlebotomist should - ANSWER-a. Release the tourniquet and stop the draw

24. Know ORDER of DRAW!! - ANSWER-

, 25. A phlebotomist working in an infertility clinic and the patient is to submit a semen
specimen. The phlebotomist would tell the patient: - ANSWER-a. As soon as you collectthe
specimen, keep it next to your body and bring it in right away. (the reason is it needsto stay at
body temp and delivered in lab within 2 hours)

26. After placing tourniquet on a patients arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots below
the tourniquet. - ANSWER-a. Petechiae

27. The phlebotomist should examine the antecubital veins of both arms because: -
ANSWER-a. The median cubital might be more accessible on one side than the other

28. What is the appropriate cleanser to clean the meatus for a clean catch urine
specimen? - ANSWER-a. Benzalkonium chloride

29. When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on theglucose
meter? - ANSWER-a. When the patient is tested

30. Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum? - ANSWER-a. SST (this is the red gel tube)

31. A patient state she is a difficult draw and requests a skin puncture. The test is a PTT.Which
should you do? - ANSWER-a. Use a syringe and transfer to a light blue tube

32. Industry standard states needle insertion in the antecubital area should be: -
ANSWER-a. 15-30 degree angle

33. Tubes with which additive should be used for CBC? - ANSWER-a. EDTA (purpletube)

34. When preparing for transport, which specimen must be placed on ice within 30
minutes after collection? - ANSWER-a. Arterial Blood Gases

35. Which provides the phlebotomist the best protection when drawing blood from a
patient with active TB? - ANSWER-a. N-95 respirator mask

36. During a draw, the patient becomes unresponsive. What should you do? -
ANSWER-a. Check for breathing

37. Why should a phlebotomist avoid drawing blood from a leg or foot of a diabetic
patient? - ANSWER-a. These areas are more susceptible to infection

38. Why is it important to place a specimen in a biohazard specimen bag outside the
laboratory? - ANSWER-a. The biohazard bag prevents a possible exposure incident

39. As a student. Proper introduction - ANSWER-a. Hi, my name is Sally Smith. I am astudent
phlebotomist and I'm here to collect blood specimen

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