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NHA Study guide 2023What test results are affected when Povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture? - answerPotassium (Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium
tests because it can cause a false elevation of potassium in a specimen
What actions should a phlebotomy Technician take to locate a vein using the warming
technique? - answerEncase the warm towel in a plastic bag
A Phlebotomy technician is applying a tourniquet prior to collecting a blood specimen
from a patient. What actions should the Technician take? - answerTuck a partial loop of
the tourniquet under the tourniquet
A Phlebotomy technician has collected a blood specimen from a patient who is in Ann
isolation room. What pieces of PPE should the Technician remove first? - answerGloves
( To prevent cross-contamination)
A Phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at what temperature? -
answer36 to 38 C (98.6 F)
For what reason should a Phlebotomy Technician examine the anticubital areas in both
of a patient's arm? - answerThe medial cubital vein could be more accessible one one
side then the other
A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to
OSHA what actions should the Technician take? - answerReplace the sharps container
when it is two-thirds full
A Phlebotomy technician is educating a patient about the at home collection of a semen
specimen. What statement by the patient indicates Ann understanding of the
procedure? - answer"I will collect the specimen in a sterile container and return it to the
lab within 1 hour
A Phlebotomy technician is using a point of care test system to determine a patient's
WBC. For what result should the Technician immediately notify the provider? -
answer1.8/mm3 (because the finding is outside the expected reference of 4.4 to
11/mm3 for white blood cells
, A Phlebotomy technician is selecting a site to collect a blood specimen from a patient.
After applying a tourniquet, seen no apparent veins to use for the venipuncture. What
actions should the Technician take? - answerHave the patient dangle her arm for 1 to 2
mins
What actions should a phlebotomy Technician take to maintain compliance with HIPA? -
answerClear number from fax machine.
A phlebotomy Technician ic collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the
trough level of a medication. The Technician should collect the specimen at what time?
- answerWithin 15 min before the patient receives the next dose of medication. (The
Technician should collect no more than 15 min prior to administration of the next dose
of medication. The trough level is the lowest conncentration innn the patient's blood
What tubes should a phlebotomy Technician collect first when obtaining dermal
samples? - answerLavender tube (The Technician should collect the dermal sample
using a lavender topped tube first because this tube minimizes platelet clumping and
micro clot formation)
What is the best method for a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimen from an
older adult patient who has fragile, easy to collapse veins? - answerChoose a syringe
and butterfly assembly and transfer to an ETS tube (The Technician should identify that
the syringe minimizes pressure on fragile veins and helps prevent collapsing
A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a peak level for a medication that was
administered orally to a patient. After verifying when the patient received the
medication, how long should the Technician wait prior to attempting the draw? -
answer2 hr after administering (The Technician should collect a peak level 1-2 hrs
following Ann oral administration to ensure that the medication is not at a toxic level
A phlebotomy technician has a requisition form to perform a chromosome analysis for a
patient. The Technician should select a collection tube that contains what following
additive? - answerHeparin (It is an anticoagulant that produces a plasma specimen for
chromosome analysis)
A provider has ordered a urine culture and sensitivity test. What type of urine collection
should a phlebotomy Technician obtain? - answerClean catch midstream (This type of
collection is preferred because it reduces bacteria for testing)
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood specimen to determine a
patient's sodium level. The Technician should select a collection tube that has a top with
what colors? - answerGreen (This tube has heparin as an additive, which aids in
determining sodium levels.)
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