NHA Phlebotomy Exam
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSMedian Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANSLancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANS8-10 mL
per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANSPeripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANSGlucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems
and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANSintroduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANSAge & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANSLumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANS70% isopropyl
alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANSGoing Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANSRelease tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSPosition in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSReduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANSEDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANSOva and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANSA light blue
tube is best
, According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSCultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANSThe
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANSPT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANSName and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSPrecaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - ANSA female PT
should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - ANSObtain patient
consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - ANS2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - ANSOsteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing - ANSTo
monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - ANSDraw from
opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - ANSFor ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - ANSPatient finishes drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - ANSLavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered - ANSThe sodium fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should - ANSBe kept away from direct light to
ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing - ANSNosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S stool specimen is to tell them
to - ANSChill stool specimen in a container
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSMedian Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANSLancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANS8-10 mL
per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANSPeripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANSGlucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems
and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANSintroduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANSAge & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANSLumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANS70% isopropyl
alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANSGoing Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANSRelease tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSPosition in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSReduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANSEDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANSOva and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANSA light blue
tube is best
, According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSCultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANSThe
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANSPT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANSName and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSPrecaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - ANSA female PT
should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - ANSObtain patient
consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - ANS2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - ANSOsteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing - ANSTo
monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - ANSDraw from
opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - ANSFor ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - ANSPatient finishes drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - ANSLavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered - ANSThe sodium fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should - ANSBe kept away from direct light to
ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing - ANSNosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S stool specimen is to tell them
to - ANSChill stool specimen in a container
