PHLEBOTOMY NHA PRACTICE TEST WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS

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PHLEBOTOMY NHA PRACTICE TEST
WITH ACTUAL EXAM TIPS



A Phlebotomist has a B) Speak with the patients guardian before
requisition to draw blood performing the venipuncture to ensure the
on a patient who has explanation is understood
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

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arm still for the procedure

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Which of the following D) Confirm Identity of the patient
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
A Phlebotomist is drawing C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen
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


D) Release the
tourniquet

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immediately




Which of the following is A) SST
appropriate to use when
collecting for a chemistry
test that requires
serum?


A) SST

B) EDTA

C) PST

D) SPS