NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
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? - answerSpeak
with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation
is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do
first? - answerConfirm the correct identity of the patient
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? - answerApply pressure
after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of reduced
platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum? - answerSST
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? - answer"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 hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse
the site for a dermal puncture? - answerPotassium
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? - answerAn aerobic and an anaerobic bottle
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which
results have priority? - answerPre-surgical test results are a priority to report, because
the results may alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? - answerShaking the
collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing
hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results? -
answerSend the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should... - answerperform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary
meatus in a clean-catch urine collection - answerBenzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect
a PT/PTT test? - answerSodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the
glucose meter? - answerWhen a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first? - answerO2 levels. The infant
may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels as
close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the
correct procedure for collecting the blood? - answerSaturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? - answerGreen, lavender,
gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of... -
answeran increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble? - answerWinged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are
ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most
appropriate? - answerInform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the
results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which
of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - answerRelease the tourniquet
and remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was
the specimen rejected. - answerThe specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from
the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? - answerApply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissues.
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