NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
SET WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
⫸ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
⫸ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
⫸ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
⫸ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
⫸ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
⫸ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
⫸ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
,⫸ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
⫸ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
⫸ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes
out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
⫸ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should
Answer: Position in supine
⫸ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
⫸ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
⫸ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting
what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
⫸ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
,⫸ According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Answer: Cultures
⫸ What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety
data sheet) Answer: The composition of compounds
⫸ In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of
law what must be done Answer: PT must document the process of
cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
⫸ What is needed for proper out patient ID Answer: Name and DOB
⫸ If a patient is a contact isolation Answer: Precaution gown and gloves
must be worn
⫸ If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Answer: A female PT should collect the specimen
⫸ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order
to Answer: Obtain patient consent
⫸ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants
is Answer: 2mm
, ⫸ What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture?
Answer: Osteomyelitis
⫸ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
⫸ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you
should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
⫸ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
⫸ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes drinking
glucose solution
⫸ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer: Lavender,
green, gray, SST
⫸ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
⫸ After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Answer: Be kept
away from direct light to ensure accurate results
SET WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
⫸ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
⫸ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
⫸ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
⫸ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
⫸ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
⫸ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
⫸ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
,⫸ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
⫸ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
⫸ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes
out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
⫸ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should
Answer: Position in supine
⫸ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
⫸ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
⫸ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting
what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
⫸ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
,⫸ According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Answer: Cultures
⫸ What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety
data sheet) Answer: The composition of compounds
⫸ In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of
law what must be done Answer: PT must document the process of
cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
⫸ What is needed for proper out patient ID Answer: Name and DOB
⫸ If a patient is a contact isolation Answer: Precaution gown and gloves
must be worn
⫸ If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Answer: A female PT should collect the specimen
⫸ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order
to Answer: Obtain patient consent
⫸ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants
is Answer: 2mm
, ⫸ What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture?
Answer: Osteomyelitis
⫸ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
⫸ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you
should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
⫸ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
⫸ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes drinking
glucose solution
⫸ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer: Lavender,
green, gray, SST
⫸ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
⫸ After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Answer: Be kept
away from direct light to ensure accurate results
