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NHA phlebotomy national exam 2022-2023While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes. What must
you do? - ANSRinse 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? - ANSDroplet
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? - ANSYou 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? - ANSAsk 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? - ANSDispose of the tube in a sharps container
What information must be included when filling out a glucose monitor quality control record? -
ANSThe date that battery is changed
Other than gloves, what PPE should you wear when performing venipuncture for a patient with
pneumonia? - ANSFace mask
After completing a venipunc-ture in an isolation room, what personal protective equipment
should you remove first? - ANSGloves
If you receive a needlestick injury, for what bloodborne pathogen are you at most significant
risk? - ANSHepatitis B virus (HBV)
What of the following actions must you do when collecting a blood culture? - ANSRub the site
with isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds
What solution should be used to clean a spill of cerebral spinal fluid? - ANSChlorine-bleach
After receiving a needlestick in-jury, what information must you input in the online sharps injury
log? - ANSThe department where the injury happened
What antiseptic should you use during a blood alcohol test? - ANSChlorhexidine gluconate
At a minimum, what personal protective equipment do you need to prepare to aliquot a blood
specimen? - ANSFace shield and gloves
,A centrifuge catches on fire. In what class of fire should this situation be identified? - ANSClass
C
When collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results, in which department
should these tests be pro-cessed? - ANSChemistry
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 - ANSTo
alert the lab of the presence of capillary blood
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant as a medical professional? - ANS30
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? - ANSDispose 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? - ANS"May I come back in an hour to perform the draw?"
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions for infection control is false? -
ANSUse both hands to recap needles
Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following? - ANSskin
How often should latex gloves be changed? - ANSBetween patient contacts
Once you have stopped excessive bleeding, what should you apply over the site? -
ANSPressure bandage
The patient may leave when the bleeding has stopped com-pletely, and there are no signs of -
ANSSyncope
What is the difference between syncope and hypovolemic shock? - ANSFainting may be caused
by pain or emotions
You are performing venipuncture, and a hemorrhage occurs in a limb. What must you do? -
ANSElevate the extremity and continue applying pressure until more medical assistance arrives
How long should you scrub hands when washing according to CDC? - ANS30 seconds
, Where should you dispose of all contaminated material? - ANSA biohazard bag
What is the best way to prevent infection and transmission? - ANSHandwashing
When disinfecting a venipunc-ture site, why should you not use cotton balls? - ANSCotton balls
leave behind small fibers
Alcohol that has not fully dried on the venipuncture site can lead to - ANSHemolysis of the
specimen
What is alcohol's purpose in bacterial testing? - ANSRemove oil
What is the purpose of povi-done-iodine in bacterial testing? - ANSKill bacteria
What should you use at the venipuncture site if the patient is allergic to alcohol? -
ANSChlorhexidine gluconate
What form must you and the patient sign to permit blood tests to determine exposure? -
ANSHIV
What is required following accidental exposure to body fluids? - ANSDocumentation of the
accidental exposure
What is the first priority after accidental exposure? - ANSFirst aid
What is the term for the following equipment: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, and
gog-gles? - ANSPersonal Protective
Equipment
What PPE should be worn for venipuncture? - ANSGloves
When should you wash your hands? - ANSbefore and after every patient
What should be done if your gloves are punctured or torn? - ANSReplace the gloves
Where should you dispose of used needles and lancets? - ANSSharps container
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what two guidelines must all at-risk
employees adhere to? - ANSPersonal protective equipment ment and HBV immunization
What organization establishes regulations for phlebotomists to work as effectively and safely as
possible? - ANSOSHA
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