AUMT Practice NHA EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Question: If you are using alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to
air dry prior to the venipuncture because site, it must be allowed to air dry prior to the
venipuncture because alcohol? - ANSWER-Answer: Requires time for antiseptic action.
The cleansing should occur for at least 30-60 seconds.
Question: If you are drawing a metabolic panel what is the most important question to
ask the patient prior to collection? - ANSWER-Answer: When was the last time you ate?
Question: What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination? -
ANSWER-Answer: Improper preparation of the venipuncture site.
Question: Before the Phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that she
is HIV positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should - ANSWER-Answer: Perform the venipuncture.
Question: 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? - ANSWER-
Answer: Either Heel
FYI note only: Do not perform a heel blood collection on an area that has a hematoma,
has recently been accessed for another collection, or has any cuts or scratches .
Question: 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? -
ANSWER-Answer: Speak to the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture
to ensure the explanation is understood.
Question: What actions should a phlebotomist take if the patient reports a sharp pain
radiating down the arm during a venipuncture Procedure? - ANSWER-Answer: Release
the tourniquet and remove the needle.
True or False Question: When someone is in shock you should keep them cool? -
ANSWER-Answer: False
Question: When should the tourniquet be released during the 5 tube collection draw? -
ANSWER-Answer: As soon as blood flow is established
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Question: If you are using alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site, it must be allowed to
air dry prior to the venipuncture because site, it must be allowed to air dry prior to the
venipuncture because alcohol? - ANSWER-Answer: Requires time for antiseptic action.
The cleansing should occur for at least 30-60 seconds.
Question: If you are drawing a metabolic panel what is the most important question to
ask the patient prior to collection? - ANSWER-Answer: When was the last time you ate?
Question: What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination? -
ANSWER-Answer: Improper preparation of the venipuncture site.
Question: Before the Phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that she
is HIV positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should - ANSWER-Answer: Perform the venipuncture.
Question: 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? - ANSWER-
Answer: Either Heel
FYI note only: Do not perform a heel blood collection on an area that has a hematoma,
has recently been accessed for another collection, or has any cuts or scratches .
Question: 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? -
ANSWER-Answer: Speak to the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture
to ensure the explanation is understood.
Question: What actions should a phlebotomist take if the patient reports a sharp pain
radiating down the arm during a venipuncture Procedure? - ANSWER-Answer: Release
the tourniquet and remove the needle.
True or False Question: When someone is in shock you should keep them cool? -
ANSWER-Answer: False
Question: When should the tourniquet be released during the 5 tube collection draw? -
ANSWER-Answer: As soon as blood flow is established
