NHA CPT Exam Part 14| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A

Why is the first drop of blood drawn in capillary puncture wiped away? Correct Answer: To remove surface contaminants and interstitial fluids Which of the following is true regarding urinalysis reagent strips? Correct Answer: The procedure to collect urine specimens for reagent strip testing is the same as collection for a microscopic examination What is a possible complication with fasting? Correct Answer: Hypoglycemia What is the amount of blood needed to accurately conduct a blood culture? Correct Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle The phlebotomist may use a facility's Laboratory Information System (LIS) to enter or retrieve specimen data. To prevent a system breach, users should: Correct Answer: Choose a password that has eight characters or more With which complication does hypoglycemia share similar signs and symptoms? Correct Answer: Syncope The most crucial step in collection of blood cultures is cleansing the venipuncture site. Failure to rid the skin surface of microorganisms could produce a false positive result. Which of the following is true about preparing the venipuncture site for blood culture collection? Correct Answer: Tincture of iodine should be used after alcohol or chlorhexidine/alcohol If you are a student, or you are in training/orientation, you should let the patient know when you introduce yourself because: Correct Answer: It is a part of informed consent and patient rights All of the following should be discarded in labeled sharp and biohazard containers except: Correct Answer: Soiled gloves Which of the following is best practice regarding the labeling of a "discard" tube? Correct Answer: Mark any discard tube with an "x" or the word "discard" What is a possible outcome if a phlebotomist pulls back on the syringe plunger too hard or too fast? Correct Answer: Vein collapse What time frame is required for a purified protein derivative (PPD) test to be read? Correct Answer: 48-72 hours Capillary blood is preferred for making a blood smear of a patient with which condition? Correct Answer: Malaria