NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM Q&A UPDATED

NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM Q&A UPDATED 1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - CORRECT ANSWER36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge 3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body temp d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) 4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Which is appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Either heel 5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The patient extends his arm and turns head away. Which consent does this indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Implied consent 6. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken 7. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Speak with the patient guardian before performing venipuncture to enmsure the patient understands 8. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Implied consent 9. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient 10. Before collecting blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices there's no wristband on wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Don't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient 11. Which is appropriate form of identification in inpatient setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Verbal and wrist band 12. WBC, RBC, Electrolytes are ordered. Which tubes are used for capillary? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Lavender and red 13. A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. The specimen was insufficient-not enough blood 14. Which of the following is best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from venipuncture site after needle is removed? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues 15. A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomist forgets to fill out patient ID number. What is appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in lab? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen