NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
|ALREADY PASSED!!
1. What is the full form of PHI as it relates to phlebotomy practices?
Protected Health Information
Public Health Initiative
Patient Health Information
Personal Health Identifier
2. If a specimen's chain of custody is broken, what impact could this have on the
testing process?
It would have no impact on the testing process.
It would ensure faster processing of the specimen.
It could lead to questions about the specimen's integrity and the
validity of the test results.
It would only affect the labeling of the specimen.
3. Why is it important to include patient identification on blood sample labels?
To comply with laboratory regulations.
To ensure accurate testing and prevent mix-ups.
To document the procedure performed.
To provide information for billing purposes.
4. Negligence may exist when a phlebotomist:
fails to perform duties according to standards
, provides unskilled care
intentionally cause harm
is unaware of health codes
5. If a phlebotomist encounters a patient exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory
infection, what steps should they take regarding droplet precautions?
The phlebotomist should only wear gloves.
The phlebotomist should wear a mask and ensure the patient is also
wearing a mask during the procedure.
The phlebotomist should isolate the patient in a separate room.
The phlebotomist should proceed without any precautions.
6. If a patient reports tingling and pain after a blood draw, what should the
health care worker do next?
Ignore the symptoms as they are common.
Immediately perform another blood draw.
Refer the patient to a specialist without assessment.
Assess the site and provide appropriate care.
7. Describe the importance of maintaining a chain of custody during specimen
collection.
The chain of custody ensures that specimens are collected quickly.
The chain of custody is important only for urine specimens.
The chain of custody is not necessary if the specimen is labeled
correctly.
Maintaining a chain of custody is crucial to ensure the integrity and
reliability of the specimen for accurate testing results.
,8. If a patient develops a hematoma during a venipuncture procedure, what
immediate action should the phlebotomist take?
Continue with the procedure as planned.
Document the incident and proceed with the next patient.
Apply pressure to the site and elevate the arm.
Notify the physician and leave the site unattended.
9. If a patient moves their arm during blood collection, what potential issue
could arise?
Improper labeling of the sample
Inaccurate blood sample results
Increased risk of infection
Delayed processing time
10. What are Standard Precautions designed to protect in a healthcare setting?
Only the healthcare worker
The hospital's reputation
Only the patient
Both the patient and healthcare worker
11. What should the phlebotomist check for before using an evacuated tube?
The
label is affixed to the tube vertically
label is firmly affixed to the tube
expiration date
label is positioned on the tube horizontally
, 12. What is the first action to take after exposure to potentially harmful blood
borne pathogens?
Report the incident to a supervisor.
Document the exposure in the patient's chart.
Wash the exposed area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention immediately.
13. This is the most important step of blood collection
Greeting the patient.
Applying pressure on the venipuncture site.
Cleaning the site of collection.
Identifying the patient.
14. Describe the significance of using a yellow-topped tube in phlebotomy
procedures.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for collecting urine samples for
drug testing.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for coagulation studies and
liver function tests.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for performing complete blood
counts and metabolic panels.
The yellow-topped tube is significant because it is used for blood
cultures and serological tests, which help in diagnosing infections
and immune responses.
15. If a patient presents with symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, how would
the Guaiac test be utilized in their diagnosis?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
|ALREADY PASSED!!
1. What is the full form of PHI as it relates to phlebotomy practices?
Protected Health Information
Public Health Initiative
Patient Health Information
Personal Health Identifier
2. If a specimen's chain of custody is broken, what impact could this have on the
testing process?
It would have no impact on the testing process.
It would ensure faster processing of the specimen.
It could lead to questions about the specimen's integrity and the
validity of the test results.
It would only affect the labeling of the specimen.
3. Why is it important to include patient identification on blood sample labels?
To comply with laboratory regulations.
To ensure accurate testing and prevent mix-ups.
To document the procedure performed.
To provide information for billing purposes.
4. Negligence may exist when a phlebotomist:
fails to perform duties according to standards
, provides unskilled care
intentionally cause harm
is unaware of health codes
5. If a phlebotomist encounters a patient exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory
infection, what steps should they take regarding droplet precautions?
The phlebotomist should only wear gloves.
The phlebotomist should wear a mask and ensure the patient is also
wearing a mask during the procedure.
The phlebotomist should isolate the patient in a separate room.
The phlebotomist should proceed without any precautions.
6. If a patient reports tingling and pain after a blood draw, what should the
health care worker do next?
Ignore the symptoms as they are common.
Immediately perform another blood draw.
Refer the patient to a specialist without assessment.
Assess the site and provide appropriate care.
7. Describe the importance of maintaining a chain of custody during specimen
collection.
The chain of custody ensures that specimens are collected quickly.
The chain of custody is important only for urine specimens.
The chain of custody is not necessary if the specimen is labeled
correctly.
Maintaining a chain of custody is crucial to ensure the integrity and
reliability of the specimen for accurate testing results.
,8. If a patient develops a hematoma during a venipuncture procedure, what
immediate action should the phlebotomist take?
Continue with the procedure as planned.
Document the incident and proceed with the next patient.
Apply pressure to the site and elevate the arm.
Notify the physician and leave the site unattended.
9. If a patient moves their arm during blood collection, what potential issue
could arise?
Improper labeling of the sample
Inaccurate blood sample results
Increased risk of infection
Delayed processing time
10. What are Standard Precautions designed to protect in a healthcare setting?
Only the healthcare worker
The hospital's reputation
Only the patient
Both the patient and healthcare worker
11. What should the phlebotomist check for before using an evacuated tube?
The
label is affixed to the tube vertically
label is firmly affixed to the tube
expiration date
label is positioned on the tube horizontally
, 12. What is the first action to take after exposure to potentially harmful blood
borne pathogens?
Report the incident to a supervisor.
Document the exposure in the patient's chart.
Wash the exposed area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention immediately.
13. This is the most important step of blood collection
Greeting the patient.
Applying pressure on the venipuncture site.
Cleaning the site of collection.
Identifying the patient.
14. Describe the significance of using a yellow-topped tube in phlebotomy
procedures.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for collecting urine samples for
drug testing.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for coagulation studies and
liver function tests.
The yellow-topped tube is significant for performing complete blood
counts and metabolic panels.
The yellow-topped tube is significant because it is used for blood
cultures and serological tests, which help in diagnosing infections
and immune responses.
15. If a patient presents with symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, how would
the Guaiac test be utilized in their diagnosis?
