NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test (100 questions)
These are the same questions they ask on the
phlebotomy PRACTICE test on the NHA
website. (California)
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
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,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 Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the
following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - Answer: Privacy
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
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, 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 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.
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These are the same questions they ask on the
phlebotomy PRACTICE test on the NHA
website. (California)
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
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,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 Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the
following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - Answer: Privacy
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
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, 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 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.
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