NHA Phlebotomy Exam
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - Answer: Median Cubital
Prior to performing the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - Answer: Lancet
size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - Answer: 8-
10 mL per bottle
Feathered edge reflects the correct results for a - Answer: Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - Answer: introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine where a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick?
- Answer: Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - Answer: Lumbar
tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - Answer: 70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - Answer: Distal to
the IV site
, NHA Phlebotomy Exam
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - Answer:
Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - Answer: Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - Answer: Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - Answer: EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - Answer: Ova
and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - Answer: A light
blue tube is best
According to CLSI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
Answer: Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - Answer:
emergency care for exposure
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
Answer: PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlorhexidine prep and follow
chain of command
What is needed for proper out patient ID - Answer: Name and DOB
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - Answer: Median Cubital
Prior to performing the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - Answer: Lancet
size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - Answer: 8-
10 mL per bottle
Feathered edge reflects the correct results for a - Answer: Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - Answer: introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine where a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick?
- Answer: Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - Answer: Lumbar
tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - Answer: 70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - Answer: Distal to
the IV site
, NHA Phlebotomy Exam
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - Answer:
Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - Answer: Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - Answer: Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - Answer: EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - Answer: Ova
and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - Answer: A light
blue tube is best
According to CLSI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
Answer: Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - Answer:
emergency care for exposure
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
Answer: PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlorhexidine prep and follow
chain of command
What is needed for proper out patient ID - Answer: Name and DOB
