AUMT PRACTICE NHA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
If you are using alcohol to cleanser the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry
prior to the venipuncture because alcohol
a. requires time for antiseptic action
b. destroys WBCs
c. compromises the additives in the tubes
d. dilutes the blood specimen - ANSWER-a. requires time for antiseptic action
If you are drawing a metabolic panel what is the most important question to ask the
patient prior to collection?
a. when was the last time you ate?
b. do you take any medications?
c. what time did you go to bed?
d. what is your weight? - ANSWER-a. when was the last time you ate?
What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination?
a. improper order of draw and contaminated needles
b. improper preparation of the venipuncture site
c. improper medication preparation
d. improper patient verification - ANSWER-b. improper preparation of the venipuncture
site
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that she is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should..
a. apply an extra set of gloves over the first set of gloves
b. have the supervisor observe the venipuncture
c. don a mask and eye protection
d. perform the venipuncture - ANSWER-d. perform the venipuncture
The phlebotomist has an order to draw a routine CBC from a 9-month- old infant. Which
of the following is the most appropriate collection site?
a. third finger of either hand
b. median antecubital vein
,c. cephalic vein
d. either heel - ANSWER-d. either heel
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe downs
syndrome, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
a. explain the procedures to the patient is simple terms then proceed with the
venipuncture
b. draw the patients blood without trying to explain the procedure
c. speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
d. ask the patients guardian to assist in holding the patients arm still for the procedure -
ANSWER-c. speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to
ensure the explanation is understood
What actions should a phlebotomist take if the patient reports a sharp pain radiating
down the arm during a venipuncture procedure?
a. pull back on the needle and continue to draw
b. continue the draw and monitor the patients pain
c. release the tourniquet and remove the needle
d. reposition the patient and change the needle angle - ANSWER-c. release the
tourniquet and remove the needle
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool?
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
When should the tourniquet be released during a 5-tube collection draw?
a. after drawing is complete
b. 3 to 4 min
c. after the last tube
d. soon as blood flow is established - ANSWER-d. soon as blood flow is established
For which of the following tests would a first-voided morning urine specimen be
collected?
a. drug
b. alcohol
c. random
d. pregnancy - ANSWER-d. pregnancy
Which of the following is the name or abbreviation of the federal law that established
standards for the electronic exchange of patient information?
,a. CLIA
b. HIPAA
c. Medicare
d. OSHA - ANSWER-b. HIPAA
You accidentally splash a bleach solution into your eyes while preparing it for cleaning
purposes. What is the first thing to do?
a. dry your eyes quickly with a clean paper towel or tissue
b. flush your eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
c. proceed to the emergency room as quickly as possible
d. put in 10 to 20 drops of saline into your eyes immediately - ANSWER-b. flush your
eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
Under which of the following circumstances should you place a patient into the recovery
position?
a.if the patient is not breathing and there is no pulse
b. if the patient has not been breathing for at least 10 min
c. if the patient is breathing and you do not suspect a spinal injury
d. if the patient is breathing and you suspect a spinal injury - ANSWER-c. if the patient
is breathing and you do not suspect a spinal injury
What condition is therapeutic phlebotomy commonly used?
a. latrogenic anemia
b. hemophilia
c. iron deficiency
d. polycythemia vera - ANSWER-d. polycythemia vera
A patient can donate blood if he or she
a. is 1 year old, with parent permission
b. weighs less than 110 pounds
c. donated blood 9 weeks ago
d. is negative for AIDS but positive for HIV - ANSWER-c. donated blood 9 weeks ago
Which term is used to describe a blood donation from a patient for later use in his or her
own surgical procedure?
a. transfused
b. autologous
c. auto transplantation
d. autoimmunity - ANSWER-b. autologous
, An inpatient who will need to be drawn every day or every few hours, what type of
anemia is commonly seen?
a. hemolytic
b. sickle cell
c. latrogenic
d. pernicious - ANSWER-c. latrogenic
Which of the following types of urine collection is required for culture and sensitivity
testing?
a. 24 hr. urine specimen
b. first-voided morning specimen
c. clean-catch, midstream specimen collected in a sterile cup
d. timed specimen - ANSWER-c. clean-catch, midstream specimen collected in a sterile
cup
Which of the OSHA requirements specific to the venipuncture procedure must a
phlebotomist comply with?
a. wear safety glasses if splashes, spray, splatter or droplets of blood may be generated
b. recap contaminated venipuncture devices to reduce exposure incidents
c. wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
d. report a blood exposure incident to the supervisor within 48 to 72 hours - ANSWER-c.
wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist assemble in preparing to
perform a hand draw?
a. ETS needle and transfer device
b. Winged infusion set and adapter
c. Syringe and vacutainer
d. Lancet and microtainer - ANSWER-b. winged infusion set and adapter
What should be collected first in dermal punctures?
a. ABG
b. Green
c. Red
d. Light Blue - ANSWER-a. ABG
A phlebotomist sees a coworker receive a major electrical shock from an instrument.
which of the following is the first thing the phlebotomist must do?
a. call 911
b. call the shift supervisor
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
If you are using alcohol to cleanser the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to air dry
prior to the venipuncture because alcohol
a. requires time for antiseptic action
b. destroys WBCs
c. compromises the additives in the tubes
d. dilutes the blood specimen - ANSWER-a. requires time for antiseptic action
If you are drawing a metabolic panel what is the most important question to ask the
patient prior to collection?
a. when was the last time you ate?
b. do you take any medications?
c. what time did you go to bed?
d. what is your weight? - ANSWER-a. when was the last time you ate?
What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination?
a. improper order of draw and contaminated needles
b. improper preparation of the venipuncture site
c. improper medication preparation
d. improper patient verification - ANSWER-b. improper preparation of the venipuncture
site
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that she is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should..
a. apply an extra set of gloves over the first set of gloves
b. have the supervisor observe the venipuncture
c. don a mask and eye protection
d. perform the venipuncture - ANSWER-d. perform the venipuncture
The phlebotomist has an order to draw a routine CBC from a 9-month- old infant. Which
of the following is the most appropriate collection site?
a. third finger of either hand
b. median antecubital vein
,c. cephalic vein
d. either heel - ANSWER-d. either heel
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe downs
syndrome, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
a. explain the procedures to the patient is simple terms then proceed with the
venipuncture
b. draw the patients blood without trying to explain the procedure
c. speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
d. ask the patients guardian to assist in holding the patients arm still for the procedure -
ANSWER-c. speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to
ensure the explanation is understood
What actions should a phlebotomist take if the patient reports a sharp pain radiating
down the arm during a venipuncture procedure?
a. pull back on the needle and continue to draw
b. continue the draw and monitor the patients pain
c. release the tourniquet and remove the needle
d. reposition the patient and change the needle angle - ANSWER-c. release the
tourniquet and remove the needle
When someone is in shock you should keep them cool?
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
When should the tourniquet be released during a 5-tube collection draw?
a. after drawing is complete
b. 3 to 4 min
c. after the last tube
d. soon as blood flow is established - ANSWER-d. soon as blood flow is established
For which of the following tests would a first-voided morning urine specimen be
collected?
a. drug
b. alcohol
c. random
d. pregnancy - ANSWER-d. pregnancy
Which of the following is the name or abbreviation of the federal law that established
standards for the electronic exchange of patient information?
,a. CLIA
b. HIPAA
c. Medicare
d. OSHA - ANSWER-b. HIPAA
You accidentally splash a bleach solution into your eyes while preparing it for cleaning
purposes. What is the first thing to do?
a. dry your eyes quickly with a clean paper towel or tissue
b. flush your eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
c. proceed to the emergency room as quickly as possible
d. put in 10 to 20 drops of saline into your eyes immediately - ANSWER-b. flush your
eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
Under which of the following circumstances should you place a patient into the recovery
position?
a.if the patient is not breathing and there is no pulse
b. if the patient has not been breathing for at least 10 min
c. if the patient is breathing and you do not suspect a spinal injury
d. if the patient is breathing and you suspect a spinal injury - ANSWER-c. if the patient
is breathing and you do not suspect a spinal injury
What condition is therapeutic phlebotomy commonly used?
a. latrogenic anemia
b. hemophilia
c. iron deficiency
d. polycythemia vera - ANSWER-d. polycythemia vera
A patient can donate blood if he or she
a. is 1 year old, with parent permission
b. weighs less than 110 pounds
c. donated blood 9 weeks ago
d. is negative for AIDS but positive for HIV - ANSWER-c. donated blood 9 weeks ago
Which term is used to describe a blood donation from a patient for later use in his or her
own surgical procedure?
a. transfused
b. autologous
c. auto transplantation
d. autoimmunity - ANSWER-b. autologous
, An inpatient who will need to be drawn every day or every few hours, what type of
anemia is commonly seen?
a. hemolytic
b. sickle cell
c. latrogenic
d. pernicious - ANSWER-c. latrogenic
Which of the following types of urine collection is required for culture and sensitivity
testing?
a. 24 hr. urine specimen
b. first-voided morning specimen
c. clean-catch, midstream specimen collected in a sterile cup
d. timed specimen - ANSWER-c. clean-catch, midstream specimen collected in a sterile
cup
Which of the OSHA requirements specific to the venipuncture procedure must a
phlebotomist comply with?
a. wear safety glasses if splashes, spray, splatter or droplets of blood may be generated
b. recap contaminated venipuncture devices to reduce exposure incidents
c. wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
d. report a blood exposure incident to the supervisor within 48 to 72 hours - ANSWER-c.
wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated
Which of the following equipment should a phlebotomist assemble in preparing to
perform a hand draw?
a. ETS needle and transfer device
b. Winged infusion set and adapter
c. Syringe and vacutainer
d. Lancet and microtainer - ANSWER-b. winged infusion set and adapter
What should be collected first in dermal punctures?
a. ABG
b. Green
c. Red
d. Light Blue - ANSWER-a. ABG
A phlebotomist sees a coworker receive a major electrical shock from an instrument.
which of the following is the first thing the phlebotomist must do?
a. call 911
b. call the shift supervisor
