NHA Study Guide (Pdf) Complete Answers
After 12hrs of fasting and abstention from strenuous exercise, the body is said to be which state?
️basal
A test requisition lists the glucose specimen to be collected as a 2-hour postprandial. when should it be
collected? ️Two hours after patient ...
NHA Study Guide (Pdf) Complete Answers
After 12hrs of fasting and abstention from strenuous exercise, the body is said to be which state?
✔️basal
A test requisition lists the glucose specimen to be collected as a 2-hour postprandial. when should it be
collected? ✔️Two hours after patient eats
which test is used to diagnose hypoglycemia? ✔️5 hour oral GTT
what test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes? ✔️1 hour GTT
In an oral GTT, how much time may the patient take to drink the glucose solution? ✔️5 minutes
which of the following shows significant diurnal variation? ✔️cortisol
which of the following is a therapeutic drug that might be measured? ✔️dilantin
what is the medical term for fainting? ✔️syncope
when you are unable to locate a vein after thoroughly examining a patient's arm, what steep should be
taken next ? ✔️examine the other arm for a vein
a patient has a seizure while you are performing a venipuncture. What should you do? ✔️remove the
tourniquet and needle immediately, apply pressure, and call the nurse for help
when collecting blood from a vein in the back of the hand, where should the tourniquet be placed?
✔️Just above the wrist
which of the following tests is most seriously affected by hemolysis? ✔️Potassium
,During a prolonged hospitalization, a patient requiring many laboratory tests may develop what
condition as a result of multiple blood samples being drawn? ✔️Anemia
which of the following may cause a hematoma? ✔️Going through the back side of the vein when
inserting the needle
all of the following are reasons for specimen rejection except for what? ✔️collection from the wrong
vein
Basal state ✔️refer to the bod's state after 8 to 12 hours of fasting
timed specimens are useful in monitoring ✔️cardiac enzymes
Patient preparation includes verifying patient age on the requisition ✔️because lab reference ranges
may be set based on age
what is the effect of dehydration on the patients test result? ✔️Hemoconcentration
Blood tested from patients who have been in a supine position for an extended period of time may
exhibit what type of shift in certain blood test results ✔️decreased
which of the following is not pre-analytical variable ✔️reporting of test result
collections for which department require a special patient identification system in addition to the
hospital ID bracelet? ✔️Blood Bank
a large amount of bleeding into the tissues surrounding a puncture site (i.e. in a patient who takes
anticoagulant medication) can cause what condition? ✔️compartment syndrome
what is the term used to describe a vein that is hardened due to repeated venipuncture, chemotherapy,
or disease? ✔️sclerosed
, If an IV is in place and there are no other accessible sites, where should the blood specimen be
collected? ✔️Distal to the IV
If the antecubital space is inaccessible when venipuncture is required, what is the next best site for
specimen collection? ✔️Doral hand veins
If the bevel is stuck to the wall of the vein, what should be done? ✔️slightly rotate the needle
which of the following veins should be avoided to reduce chances of nerve damage? ✔️basilic
which antiseptic is not recommended for children under the age 2? ✔️Benzalkonium chloride
Which blood parameter is a measure of carbon dioxide levels in the blood? ✔️PCO2
what parameter is a measure of the percent of oxygen bund to hemoglobin? ✔️PO2
which test measures the level of bicarbonate in the blood? ✔️HCO3-
Where is the radial artery located? ✔️Thumb side of wrist
A blood gas sample on ice cannot be used test for what analyze sue to the effect of lower temperature
on the sample? ✔️Potassium
all of the following are possible complications of an arterial puncture except for what? ✔️petechia
which of the following is true about blood donor screening? ✔️it must be performed every time a
person donates blood
For which test does a blood sample need to be collected in a prewarmed tube and kept at body
temperature until delivered to the laboratory? ✔️cold agglutinins
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