Phlebotomy NHA Practice Test/ 110+ Questions and
Correct Answers/ Already Graded A+.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should?
A) Apply an extra set of gloves over the first set
B) Have the supervisor observe the draw
C) Don a mask and eye protection
D) Perform the venipuncture - Answer: D) Perform the venipuncture
Which of the following is appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus for a
clean-catch urine specimen?
A) Hydrogen Peroxide
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,B) Benzalkonium Chloride
C) Povidone Iodine
D) 70% Alcohol pad - Answer: B) Benzalkonium Chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test?
A) EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
B) Sodium citrate
C)Potassium oxalate
D) Heparin - Answer: B) Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?
A) After a new package is opened
B) When a patient is tested
C) At the beginning of the shift
D) Following an error code - Answer: B) When a patient is tested
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,A Phlebotomist recieves orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
Which of the following should be drawn first?
A) O2 Levels
B) Bilirubin
C) DNA
D)Screening card - Answer: A) O2 Levels
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct
procedure for collecting the blood?
A) Smear the blood on the circle
B) Saturate each circle
C) Touch the heel to the center of the circle
D) Drop the blood on the circle - Answer: B) Saturate each circle
Which indicates the proper order of draw?
A) Lavender, Green, Gray
B) Gray, Green, Lavender
C) Green, Gray, Lavender
D) Green, Lavender, Gray - Answer: D) Green, Lavender, Gray
The order of draw for a capillary collection is different than venipuncture because of?
A) The risk of hemoconcentration
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, B) An increased rate of coagulation
C) The smaller size of samples
D) Additive cross contamination - Answer: B) An increased rate of coagulation (lavender)
A Phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble?
A) ETS Needle and transfer
B) Winged infusion set and adapter
C) Syringe and vacutainer
D) Lancet and microtainer - Answer: B) Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready
and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
A) Have the lab manager discuss the results with the patient
B) Have the nurse interpret the result for the patient
C) Obtain a signed authorization from the patient and explain the results in a private exam room
D) Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results. - Answer: D) Inform
the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take?
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Correct Answers/ Already Graded A+.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should?
A) Apply an extra set of gloves over the first set
B) Have the supervisor observe the draw
C) Don a mask and eye protection
D) Perform the venipuncture - Answer: D) Perform the venipuncture
Which of the following is appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary meatus for a
clean-catch urine specimen?
A) Hydrogen Peroxide
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,B) Benzalkonium Chloride
C) Povidone Iodine
D) 70% Alcohol pad - Answer: B) Benzalkonium Chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect a
PT/PTT test?
A) EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)
B) Sodium citrate
C)Potassium oxalate
D) Heparin - Answer: B) Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?
A) After a new package is opened
B) When a patient is tested
C) At the beginning of the shift
D) Following an error code - Answer: B) When a patient is tested
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,A Phlebotomist recieves orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
Which of the following should be drawn first?
A) O2 Levels
B) Bilirubin
C) DNA
D)Screening card - Answer: A) O2 Levels
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the correct
procedure for collecting the blood?
A) Smear the blood on the circle
B) Saturate each circle
C) Touch the heel to the center of the circle
D) Drop the blood on the circle - Answer: B) Saturate each circle
Which indicates the proper order of draw?
A) Lavender, Green, Gray
B) Gray, Green, Lavender
C) Green, Gray, Lavender
D) Green, Lavender, Gray - Answer: D) Green, Lavender, Gray
The order of draw for a capillary collection is different than venipuncture because of?
A) The risk of hemoconcentration
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, B) An increased rate of coagulation
C) The smaller size of samples
D) Additive cross contamination - Answer: B) An increased rate of coagulation (lavender)
A Phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble?
A) ETS Needle and transfer
B) Winged infusion set and adapter
C) Syringe and vacutainer
D) Lancet and microtainer - Answer: B) Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are ready
and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
A) Have the lab manager discuss the results with the patient
B) Have the nurse interpret the result for the patient
C) Obtain a signed authorization from the patient and explain the results in a private exam room
D) Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results. - Answer: D) Inform
the patient to contact the ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which of the
following actions should the phlebotomist take?
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