NHA Phlebotomy Certification Exam |
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‣ 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
Complete Q&A Review with Accurate Verified
Answers | Graded A+
‣ 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
