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1. If you are using alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry prior to the venipuncture because alcohol A. Requires time for antiseptic action. B. Destroys white blood cells. C. Compromises the additives in the tubes. D. Dilutes the blood specimen. - ANSWERSA. Re...

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AUMT PRACTICE NHA EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 10%
VERIFIED!

1. If you are using alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry
prior to the venipuncture because alcohol
A. Requires time for antiseptic action.
B. Destroys white blood cells.
C. Compromises the additives in the tubes.
D. Dilutes the blood specimen. - ANSWERSA. Requires time for antiseptic action.

2. If you are drawing a metabolic panel what is the most important question to ask the
patient prior to collection?
A. When was the last time you ate?
B. Do you take any medications?
C. What time did you go to bed?
D. What is your weight? - ANSWERSA. When was the last time you ate?

3. What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination?
A. Improper order of draw and contaminated needles.
B. Improper preparation of the venipuncture site.
C. Improper medication preparation.
D. Improper patient verification. - ANSWERSB. Improper preparation of the
venipuncture site.

4. Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that she is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should
A. Apply an extra set of gloves over the first set of gloves.
B. Have the supervisor observe the venipuncture.
C. Don a mask and eye protection.
D. Perform the venipuncture - ANSWERSD. Perform the venipuncture

5. The phlebotomist has an order to draw a routine CBC from a 9-month-old infant.
Which of the following is the most appropriate collection site?
A. Third finger of either hand
B. Median antecubital vein
C. Cephalic vein
D. Either heel - ANSWERSD. Either heel

6. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe downs
syndrome, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?

, A. Explain the procedures to the patient in simple terms then proceed with the
venipuncture.
B. Draw the patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure.
C. Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood.
D. Ask the patients guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure.
- ANSWERSC. Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to
ensure the explanation is understood.

7. What actions should a phlebotomist take if the patient reports a sharp pain radiating
down the arm during a venipuncture procedure?
A. Pull back on the needle and continue to draw
B. Continue the draw and monitor the patient's pain.
C. Release the tourniquet and remove the needle.
D. Reposition the patient and change the needle angle. - ANSWERSC. Release the
tourniquet and remove the needle.

8. When someone is in shock you should keep them cool?
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSB. False

9. When should the tourniquet be released during a 5-tube collection draw?
A. After drawing is complete
B. 3 to 4 min.
C. After the last tube
D. Soon as blood flow is established - ANSWERSD. Soon as blood flow is established

10. What condition is therapeutic phlebotomy commonly used?
A. Iatrogenic anemia
B. Hemophilia
C. Iron deficiency
D. Polycythemia Vera - ANSWERSD. Polycythemia Vera

11. A patient can donate blood if he or she
A. Is 1 year old, with parent permission
B. Weighs less than 110 pounds
C. Donated blood 9 weeks ago
D. Is negative for AIDS but positive for HIV. - ANSWERSC. Donated blood 9 weeks ago

12. Which term is used to describe a blood donation from a patient for later use in his or
her own surgical procedure?
A. Transfused
B. Autologous
C. Auto transplantation
D. Autoimmunity - ANSWERSB. Autologous

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