Exam (elaborations)
NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH ALL ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH ALL ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
NHA PHLEBOTOMYCERTIFICATION EXAM
WITH ALL ANSWERS
1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - correct answer-36-
B B B B B B B B B B B
38 degrees CB B
2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
B B B B B B B B B B B
a. Incorrect order of draw
B B B B
b. Incorrect needle gauge
B B B
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
B B B B B B B B
d. Failure to invert tube - correct answer-b. Incorrect needle gauge
B B B B B B B B B B
3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?
B B B B B B B B B B B
a. Protect from light
B B B
b. Keep specimen warm
B B B
c. Keep specimen at body temp
B B B B B
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice)
B B B B B B B B B B
4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Whic
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
h is appropriate? - correct answer-a. Either heel
B B B B B B B
5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/
B B B B B B B B B B B B
The patient extends his arm and turns head away. Which consent does this indicate?
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
- correct answer-a. Implied consent
B B B B B
6. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken
B B B B B B B B B B B B
,7. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe Down's synd
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
rome. What steps would you take? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B
a. Speak with the patient guardian before performing venipuncture to enmsure the pati
B B B B B B B B B B B B
ent understands B
8. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests are orde
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
red. The phlebotomist collects blood under - correct answer-a. Implied consent
B B B B B B B B B B
9. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? -
B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
10. Before collecting blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices there's no wristba
B B B B B B B B B B B B
nd on wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
a. Don't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient
B B B B B B B B B
11. Which is appropriate form of identification in inpatient setting? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B B B B
a. Verbal and wrist band
B B B B
12. WBC, RBC, Electrolytes are ordered. Which tubes are used for capillary? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. Lavender and red
B B B B B
13. A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason? Why? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. The specimen was insufficient-not enough blood
B B B B B B B B
14. Which of the following is best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
venipuncture site after needle is removed? - correct answer- B B B B B B B B
a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues
B B B B B B B B B B
15. A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomist forgets to fill out patient ID number. W
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
hat is appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in lab
B B B B B B B B B B B B
? - correct answer-a. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen
B B B B B B B B
16. Phlebotomist is performing venipuncture and patient begins to seize. What is corre
B B B B B B B B B B B B
ct action? - correct answer-a. Discontinue the draw
B B B B B B B
17. Phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
B B B B B B B B B B B B
and DNA. Which is to be drawn first? - correct answer-a. O2 levels
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
18. When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight, which is the corre
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ct technique for needle insertion? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B
a. Insert until a change in resistance
B B B B B B
19. Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient w
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ho has fragile, easy to collapse veins? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B
a. Choose a syringe and butterfly assembly
B B B B B B
20. Which of the following is the term for donation of a patient's own blood for an upco
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ming surgery? - correct answer-a. Autologous donation
B B B B B B
, 21. The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because -
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. Increased risk of coagulation (remember platelets start to form)
B B B B B B B B B B B
22. Upon entering a patient's room for routine blood draw, phlebotomist notices clergy
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
member is with the patient. What should you do? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B B B
a. Return later after drawing other patients
B B B B B B
23. A phlebotomist notices a hematoma developing at the site of venipuncture. The phl
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ebotomist should - correct answer-a. Release the tourniquet and stop the draw
B B B B B B B B B B B
24. Know ORDER of DRAW!! - correct answer-
B B B B B B B
25. A phlebotomist working in an infertility clinic and the patient is to submit a semen s
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
pecimen. The phlebotomist would tell the patient: - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B
a. As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body and bring it in right a
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
way. (the reason is it needs to stay at body temp and delivered in lab within 2 hours)
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
26. After placing tourniquet on a patients arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
below the tourniquet. - correct answer-a. Petechiae
B B B B B B B
27. The phlebotomist should examine the antecubital veins of both arms because: -
B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-
B B
a. The median cubital might be more accessible on one side than the other
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
28. What is the appropriate cleanser to clean the meatus for a clean catch urine speci
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
men? - correct answer-a. Benzalkonium chloride
B B B B B
29. When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on th
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
e glucose meter? - correct answer-a. When the patient is tested
B B B B B B B B B B
30. Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test tha
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
t requires serum? - correct answer-a. SST (this is the red gel tube)
B B B B B B B B B B B B
31. A patient state she is a difficult draw and requests a skin puncture. The test is a PT
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
T. Which should you do? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B
a. Use a syringe and transfer to a light blue tube
B B B B B B B B B B
32. Industry standard states needle insertion in the antecubital area should be: -
B B B B B B B B B B B B
correct answer-a. 15-30 degree angle
B B B B B
33. Tubes with which additive should be used for CBC? - correct answer-
B B B B B B B B B B B B
a. EDTA (purple tube)
B B B
34. When preparing for transport, which specimen must be placed on ice within 30 min
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
utes after collection? - correct answer-a. Arterial Blood Gases
B B B B B B B B
35. Which provides the phlebotomist the best protection when drawing blood from a pa
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
tient with active TB? - correct answer-a. N-95 respirator mask
B B B B B B B B B
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HIGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
76658 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now