NHA Phlebotomy Exam
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - -Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - -Lancet
size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - -
8-10 mL per bottle
Feather ...
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - -
Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - -A light
blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
-Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - -The
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done - -PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - -Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - -Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - -A female
PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - -Obtain
patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - -2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - -
Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
-To monitor glucose levels
, NHA Phlebotomy Exam
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - -Draw
from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - -For ABG
analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - -Patient finishes drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is - -Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered - -The sodium fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should - -Be kept away from direct light
to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing - -Nosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S stool specimen is to tell
them to - -Chill stool specimen in a container
Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed by Physician - -
Dorsalis Pedis
When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl - -Compare the lab
requisition form to patient photo ID
After cleansing a site PT should - -Always let the spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen - -Patient identity
When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample should be drawn when? -
-Last
What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too small? - -Hemolysis
Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a venipuncture on a 3 yr old? - -
Dorsal veins of the hand
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