NHA PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TEST
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid
treatment include maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and
keeping the pt warm until help arrives?
Answer: Shock
◉ A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following
transmission precautions should the technician take?
Answer: Airborne Precautions
◉ A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a
filter paper card to screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria).
Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Answer: Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen
from a patient who has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the
following precautions should the technician follow?
Answer: Contact Precautions
,◉ A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the
following specimens is protected from light?
Answer: Bilirubin
◉ A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick
injury. Within how many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis?
Answer: 24 hours
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed
medication draw ordered for 1400. The technician should verify
when the patient received his previous dose of medication with
which of the following members of the inter - professional team?
Answer: Nurse
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen
from a patient who states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the
following actions should the technician take?
Answer: Perform the venipuncture
◉ A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from
a patient. From which of the following veins should the technician
attempt to draw first?
Answer: Median cubital
, ◉ A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates
proper hygiene. Which of the following professional characteristics
is the technician displaying?
Answer: Attention to cleanliness
◉ A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on
the inside of his wrist. Which of the following actions should a
phlebotomist take?
Answer: Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
◉ A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood
alcohol level testing. Which of the following antiseptics should the
technician use to cleanse the venipuncture site?
Answer: Soap and water
◉ Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU
(Intensive Care Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the
appropriate materials. Which of the following should the technician
bring?
Answer: An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine
venipuncture. Which antiseptic solution should the technician use?
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
◉ For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid
treatment include maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and
keeping the pt warm until help arrives?
Answer: Shock
◉ A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following
transmission precautions should the technician take?
Answer: Airborne Precautions
◉ A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a
filter paper card to screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria).
Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Answer: Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen
from a patient who has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the
following precautions should the technician follow?
Answer: Contact Precautions
,◉ A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the
following specimens is protected from light?
Answer: Bilirubin
◉ A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick
injury. Within how many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis?
Answer: 24 hours
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed
medication draw ordered for 1400. The technician should verify
when the patient received his previous dose of medication with
which of the following members of the inter - professional team?
Answer: Nurse
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen
from a patient who states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the
following actions should the technician take?
Answer: Perform the venipuncture
◉ A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from
a patient. From which of the following veins should the technician
attempt to draw first?
Answer: Median cubital
, ◉ A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates
proper hygiene. Which of the following professional characteristics
is the technician displaying?
Answer: Attention to cleanliness
◉ A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on
the inside of his wrist. Which of the following actions should a
phlebotomist take?
Answer: Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
◉ A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood
alcohol level testing. Which of the following antiseptics should the
technician use to cleanse the venipuncture site?
Answer: Soap and water
◉ Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU
(Intensive Care Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the
appropriate materials. Which of the following should the technician
bring?
Answer: An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
◉ A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine
venipuncture. Which antiseptic solution should the technician use?
