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NHA Phlebotomy practice exam 2021A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent
the breakdown of glucose? - ANSSodium fluoride
A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a
venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should
the technician ask? - ANS"Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your
date of birth"
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a
blood bank specimen? - ANSA transfusion reaction
A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following
complications? - ANSHemolysis
According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their
phlebotomist at no cost? - ANSHepatitis 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 which of the
following conditions? - ANSSyncope
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the
correct order of draw for venipuncture? - ANSGreen, lavender, grey
Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient
whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? -
ANSHand immobilizer
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. Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? -
ANSAsk the patient to make a fist
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed
specimen? - ANSUsing an incorrect needle gauge
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps
is in the appropriate order? - ANSassess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle
, A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? -
ANSPatients information
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient.
Which of the following sites should the technician select? - ANSThe distal phalanx of either
middle finger
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a
general informed consent form upon admission to the facility. Which of the following actions by
the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture? - ANSRolling up his shirtsleeve
A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to
collect blood from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? -
ANSPush the first collection tube gently into the holder
For an older adult patient who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy technician should
select which of the following beans to perform a venipuncture? - ANSDorsal veins
How often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control test on point-of-care testing
instruments? - ANSDaily
A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when
performing a venipuncture? - ANSWear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomy technician take when performing a
venipuncture using an evacuated tube system? - ANSPosition the needle at a 30° angle in the
same direction as the vein and with the bevel up
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the trough
level of a medication. The technician should collect the specimen at which of the following
times? - ANSWithin 15 mins before the patient receives the next dose of medication.
For which of the following test should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody
guidelines? - ANSBlood alcohol
During a venipuncture, a patient reports a sharp pain radiating down his arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomy technician take? - ANSRelease the tourniquet and
remove the needle
A phlebotomy technician is teaching a patient about collecting a sputum specimen at home.
Which of the following instruction should the technician include? - ANSSpit thick secretions into
the container after coughing deeply
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