NHA Phlebotomy Study Guide
( Chapters 1 & 2 ) Latest Updated
What does the term phlebotomy actually mean? - ANS-incision of a vein
What is the first step in routine blood collection? - ANS-obtain a requisition form from a
licensed practitioner
Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomist? - ANS-
NAACLS
The term informed consent means? - ANS-a patient must be informed of all intended
treatments and risks before the treatment is performed
Which of the following is true of phlebotomy? - ANS-phlebotomy is an ancient
profession dating back at least 3500 years ago
Which of the following professionals performs a variety of tasks related to specimen
preparation in the clinical laboratory? - ANS-accessioner
After becoming certified, what is a requirement to maintain that certification? - ANS-
participate in continuing medical education
What is the term given to any information about the patient's health status, treatment, or
payment for health care? - ANS-protected health information
The hospital laboratory falls under which of the following categories of administrative
services? - ANS-professional
Which abbreviation represents a certified laboratory professional? - ANS-CLS
Which abbreviation stands for a type of blood collection vacuum tube? - ANS-SST
Which of the following is the organization that accredits and inspects clinical
laboratories? - ANS-TJC (formerly JCAHO)
Which department of the laboratory processes Pap smears? - ANS-cytology
Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies? -
ANS-EDTA
( Chapters 1 & 2 ) Latest Updated
What does the term phlebotomy actually mean? - ANS-incision of a vein
What is the first step in routine blood collection? - ANS-obtain a requisition form from a
licensed practitioner
Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomist? - ANS-
NAACLS
The term informed consent means? - ANS-a patient must be informed of all intended
treatments and risks before the treatment is performed
Which of the following is true of phlebotomy? - ANS-phlebotomy is an ancient
profession dating back at least 3500 years ago
Which of the following professionals performs a variety of tasks related to specimen
preparation in the clinical laboratory? - ANS-accessioner
After becoming certified, what is a requirement to maintain that certification? - ANS-
participate in continuing medical education
What is the term given to any information about the patient's health status, treatment, or
payment for health care? - ANS-protected health information
The hospital laboratory falls under which of the following categories of administrative
services? - ANS-professional
Which abbreviation represents a certified laboratory professional? - ANS-CLS
Which abbreviation stands for a type of blood collection vacuum tube? - ANS-SST
Which of the following is the organization that accredits and inspects clinical
laboratories? - ANS-TJC (formerly JCAHO)
Which department of the laboratory processes Pap smears? - ANS-cytology
Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies? -
ANS-EDTA
