NHA Phlebotomy Exam – Questions & Solutions
What agency regulates workplace safety? Correct Ans - OSHA
biologic hazard / biohazard Correct Ans - any biological risk to
organisms
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Correct Ans - OSHA-mandated set
of requirements concerning pathogenic micro-organisms and their
transmission
Exposure control plan Correct Ans - An OSHA-compliant plan that
explains ways to minimize or eliminate exposure of humans to bloodborne
pathogens.
What type of PPE would be essential for airborne pathogens? Correct
Ans - N95 or N99 Respirator
What agency mandates the use of sharps containers? Correct Ans -
OSHA
What agency requires documenting all accidental exposure to body fluids?
Correct Ans - OSHA
What is the first priority follow exposure to body fluids? Correct Ans -
Administering first aid
What blood tests will be performed after accidental sticks? Correct Ans
- HIV
Hep B (HBV)
Hep C (HCV)
What information should be included in the accidental needle-stick log?
Correct Ans - Date and time of incident
Type of sharps used
Who was involved
Where the incident occurred
Description of incident
, What organization accredits and certifies health care organizations?
Correct Ans - Joint Commision
The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) program requires what type of
patient identification? Correct Ans - - Two-factor method
- Match wristband to medical record
- Confirm Name, address, DOB, or phone number with patient
What organization develops standards and guidelines to help laboratories
achieve accreditation? Correct Ans - Clinical Laboratory Sandards
Institute (CLSI)
What organization mandates the level of additives in vacuum tubes?
Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization establishes order of draw? Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization establishes standards for venipuncture technique?
Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization helps identify and educate the public about infections,
illnesses, and disease prevention? Correct Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for PPE? Correct Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for sharps handling? Correct
Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for hand hygiene? Correct Ans -
CDC
What is PHI Correct Ans - protected health information
Other than the obvious, what areas does HIPPA's rules protect? Correct
Ans - - patient demographic informaiton
- information relating to treatment, medications, and diagnostic testing
If a patient does not have a wristband on their wrist or ankle, what step
should be taken first? Correct Ans - Do not perform the procedure
What agency regulates workplace safety? Correct Ans - OSHA
biologic hazard / biohazard Correct Ans - any biological risk to
organisms
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Correct Ans - OSHA-mandated set
of requirements concerning pathogenic micro-organisms and their
transmission
Exposure control plan Correct Ans - An OSHA-compliant plan that
explains ways to minimize or eliminate exposure of humans to bloodborne
pathogens.
What type of PPE would be essential for airborne pathogens? Correct
Ans - N95 or N99 Respirator
What agency mandates the use of sharps containers? Correct Ans -
OSHA
What agency requires documenting all accidental exposure to body fluids?
Correct Ans - OSHA
What is the first priority follow exposure to body fluids? Correct Ans -
Administering first aid
What blood tests will be performed after accidental sticks? Correct Ans
- HIV
Hep B (HBV)
Hep C (HCV)
What information should be included in the accidental needle-stick log?
Correct Ans - Date and time of incident
Type of sharps used
Who was involved
Where the incident occurred
Description of incident
, What organization accredits and certifies health care organizations?
Correct Ans - Joint Commision
The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) program requires what type of
patient identification? Correct Ans - - Two-factor method
- Match wristband to medical record
- Confirm Name, address, DOB, or phone number with patient
What organization develops standards and guidelines to help laboratories
achieve accreditation? Correct Ans - Clinical Laboratory Sandards
Institute (CLSI)
What organization mandates the level of additives in vacuum tubes?
Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization establishes order of draw? Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization establishes standards for venipuncture technique?
Correct Ans - CLSI
What organization helps identify and educate the public about infections,
illnesses, and disease prevention? Correct Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for PPE? Correct Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for sharps handling? Correct
Ans - CDC
What organization provides guidelines for hand hygiene? Correct Ans -
CDC
What is PHI Correct Ans - protected health information
Other than the obvious, what areas does HIPPA's rules protect? Correct
Ans - - patient demographic informaiton
- information relating to treatment, medications, and diagnostic testing
If a patient does not have a wristband on their wrist or ankle, what step
should be taken first? Correct Ans - Do not perform the procedure
