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NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONSA phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' Syndrome.
Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSSpeak with the patient's
guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first? -
ANSConfirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is
an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSApply pressure after collecting the
specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet function and carries an
increased risk of bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires
serum? - ANSSST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must submit a
semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient? -
ANS"As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it
right away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hr
of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site
for a dermal puncture? - ANSPotassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist
bring? - ANSAn aerobic and an anaerobic bottle
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority? - ANSPre-surgical test results are a priority to report, because the results may alter how
or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? - ANSShaking the collection tube
vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results? -
ANSSend the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should... - ANSperform
the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus in a
clean-catch urine collection - ANSBenzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test? - ANSSodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter? - ANSWhen a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
Which of the following should be drawn first? - ANSO2 levels. The infant may cry due to the
draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct
procedure for collecting the blood? - ANSSaturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? - ANSGreen, lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of... - ANSan
increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble? - ANSWinged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready
and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate? -
ANSInform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take? - ANSRelease the tourniquet and remove the
needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was the
specimen rejected. - ANSThe specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the
venipuncture site after the needle is removed? - ANSApply pressure to prevent leakage of blood
into the tissues.
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