NHA PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN EXAM KIT
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A technician observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/dL. A
second test is performed and returns a reading within the
expected reference range. What could have been the cause of
the first test to be inaccurate? Correct Answer Too much blood
was used
What solution should a technician used to clean a cerebral spinal
specimen spill? Correct Answer Chlorine bleach
A technician experiences a needlestick injury while performing a
venipuncture. What should the technician include in the online
sharps injury log? Correct Answer The department where the
injury happened
When testing a p.t for streptococcal pharyngitis, a phlebotomist
should implement what type of transmission-based precaution?
Correct Answer Droplet
what actions should a phlebotomist take when performing a blood
culture collection? Correct Answer scrub the site with isopropyl
alcohol for 1 minute in outward, concentric circles.
Which of the following what is the current procedure for medical
professionals performing CPR on an infant? Correct Answer 30
compressions, 3.8 cm (1.5in) deep
A technician collects a specimen in a microcollection container
after two failed veni. attempts. What reason should the technician
write on the requisition form why the blood was collected in this
, manner? Correct Answer To alert the Lab of the presence of
capillary blood
while a technician is using a centrifuge,the device catches on fire.
The technician should identify a centrifuge fire as what class of
fire? Correct Answer class C
A technician finishes performing a blood draw in an isolation
room. What PPE should be removed FIRST? Correct Answer
Gloves
A technician is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. What PPE
are the minimum requirments for the technician to wear? Correct
Answer face shield and gloves
A technician experiences a needlestick injury while performing a
draw. They are at greater risk of exposure to what bloodborne
pathogens? Correct Answer Hep. B (HBV)
A tech. receives a splash of blood to the eye while transferring
serum into an isolator tube. What action should they take first?
Correct Answer Rinse eye with water
A tech. is collecting a sample for cholesterol, troporin, and HDL
blood results. Which department is responsible for processing
these tests? Correct Answer chemistry
A tech. is performing a blood alcohol test which antiseptic should
the tech use? Correct Answer ethanol
a tech. is performing a venipuncture on a pt. who has a wound
infected with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
and has been placed in isolation. what action should a tech. take
after the procedure? Correct Answer dispose of the gown before
leaving the room
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A technician observes a glucometer reading of 250 mg/dL. A
second test is performed and returns a reading within the
expected reference range. What could have been the cause of
the first test to be inaccurate? Correct Answer Too much blood
was used
What solution should a technician used to clean a cerebral spinal
specimen spill? Correct Answer Chlorine bleach
A technician experiences a needlestick injury while performing a
venipuncture. What should the technician include in the online
sharps injury log? Correct Answer The department where the
injury happened
When testing a p.t for streptococcal pharyngitis, a phlebotomist
should implement what type of transmission-based precaution?
Correct Answer Droplet
what actions should a phlebotomist take when performing a blood
culture collection? Correct Answer scrub the site with isopropyl
alcohol for 1 minute in outward, concentric circles.
Which of the following what is the current procedure for medical
professionals performing CPR on an infant? Correct Answer 30
compressions, 3.8 cm (1.5in) deep
A technician collects a specimen in a microcollection container
after two failed veni. attempts. What reason should the technician
write on the requisition form why the blood was collected in this
, manner? Correct Answer To alert the Lab of the presence of
capillary blood
while a technician is using a centrifuge,the device catches on fire.
The technician should identify a centrifuge fire as what class of
fire? Correct Answer class C
A technician finishes performing a blood draw in an isolation
room. What PPE should be removed FIRST? Correct Answer
Gloves
A technician is preparing to aliquot a blood specimen. What PPE
are the minimum requirments for the technician to wear? Correct
Answer face shield and gloves
A technician experiences a needlestick injury while performing a
draw. They are at greater risk of exposure to what bloodborne
pathogens? Correct Answer Hep. B (HBV)
A tech. receives a splash of blood to the eye while transferring
serum into an isolator tube. What action should they take first?
Correct Answer Rinse eye with water
A tech. is collecting a sample for cholesterol, troporin, and HDL
blood results. Which department is responsible for processing
these tests? Correct Answer chemistry
A tech. is performing a blood alcohol test which antiseptic should
the tech use? Correct Answer ethanol
a tech. is performing a venipuncture on a pt. who has a wound
infected with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
and has been placed in isolation. what action should a tech. take
after the procedure? Correct Answer dispose of the gown before
leaving the room
