NHA CPT practice exam 3| 111 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A phlebotomy technician should identify what additive is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? Correct Answer: Sodium Fluoride A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask? Correct Answer: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?" What is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? Correct Answer: A transfusion reaction A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent what complication? Correct Answer: Hemolysis According to OSHA standards, which vaccine must employers offer to their phlebotomists at no cost? Correct Answer: Hepatitis B During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for what condition? Correct Answer: Syncope A phlebotomy technician should identify that what tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture? Lavender, Green, Gray Correct Answer: Green, Lavender, Gray A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the antecubital site of the patient. What device can be used to help stabilize the arm for the collection? Correct Answer: Phlebotomy wedge A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. What procedural steps should the technician perform next? Correct Answer: Uncap the needle and inspect it What action by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? Correct Answer: using an incorrect needle gauge A phlebotomy technician should identify that what is the correct steps for a venipuncture? Correct Answer: Access the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle