NHA Phlebotomy Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWER ->Median
Cubital
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
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWER ->Median
Cubital
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
