NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS RATED A+
1. Blood Draw for Patient with Severe Down's Syndrome
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down's Syndrome.
✔️ Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is
understood.
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2. First Step in Finger Stick Procedures
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
✔️ Confirm the correct identity of the patient.
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3. Observing Red Spots During Blood Draw
,A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
✔️ Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced
platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
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4. Appropriate Tube for Chemistry Test Requiring Serum
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum?
✔️ SST.
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5. Instructions for Semen Sample Submission
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must submit a semen
sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
, ✔️ "As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right
away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of
collection and kept at body temperature.
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6. Effect of Povidone Iodine on Test Results
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture?
✔️ Potassium.
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7. Materials for Blood Cultures in ICU
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist bring?
1. Blood Draw for Patient with Severe Down's Syndrome
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down's Syndrome.
✔️ Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is
understood.
---
2. First Step in Finger Stick Procedures
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
✔️ Confirm the correct identity of the patient.
---
3. Observing Red Spots During Blood Draw
,A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
✔️ Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced
platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
---
4. Appropriate Tube for Chemistry Test Requiring Serum
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum?
✔️ SST.
---
5. Instructions for Semen Sample Submission
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must submit a semen
sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
, ✔️ "As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right
away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of
collection and kept at body temperature.
---
6. Effect of Povidone Iodine on Test Results
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture?
✔️ Potassium.
---
7. Materials for Blood Cultures in ICU
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist bring?
