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Phlebotomy NHA Practice Test Questions
With Correct Answers
A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome.
Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take?
A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture.
B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure
D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure -
answer✔B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
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Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
A) Cleanse the site
B) Select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger
C) Position the Blade of the Lancet across the lines of the fingertip
D) Confirm Identity of the patient - answer✔D) Confirm Identity of the patient
A Phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
A) Stop the draw immediately
B) Apply ice to the site
C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen
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D) Release the tourniquet immediately - answer✔C) Apply pressure after collecting the
specimen
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires
serum?
A) SST
B) EDTA
C) PST
D) SPS - answer✔A) SST
A Phlebotomist Working in a fertility clinic draws blood form a patient who also must submit a
semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
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A) As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it
right away to the lab for testing
B) You'll have to talk to the lab techs about collecting the sample. They do all the testing
C) Leave the semen sample in the front desk for delivery to the lab
D) You should discuss that with your doctor, I only draw blood - answer✔A) As soon as you
collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site
for a dermal procedure?
A) Glucose
B) Blood urea nitrogen
C) Potassium
10/7/2024 11:03AM
Phlebotomy NHA Practice Test Questions
With Correct Answers
A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome.
Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take?
A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture.
B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure
D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure -
answer✔B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
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10/7/2024 11:03AM
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
A) Cleanse the site
B) Select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger
C) Position the Blade of the Lancet across the lines of the fingertip
D) Confirm Identity of the patient - answer✔D) Confirm Identity of the patient
A Phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following
is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
A) Stop the draw immediately
B) Apply ice to the site
C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen
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D) Release the tourniquet immediately - answer✔C) Apply pressure after collecting the
specimen
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires
serum?
A) SST
B) EDTA
C) PST
D) SPS - answer✔A) SST
A Phlebotomist Working in a fertility clinic draws blood form a patient who also must submit a
semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
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A) As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it
right away to the lab for testing
B) You'll have to talk to the lab techs about collecting the sample. They do all the testing
C) Leave the semen sample in the front desk for delivery to the lab
D) You should discuss that with your doctor, I only draw blood - answer✔A) As soon as you
collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site
for a dermal procedure?
A) Glucose
B) Blood urea nitrogen
C) Potassium
