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What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? .....ANSWER.....
Median Cubital
Prior to preforming 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
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a .....ANSWER.....
Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting .....ANSWER..... Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
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When entering a patients room you should .....ANSWER.....
introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather 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..... Going Distal
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
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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 CISI 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..... The composition of compounds
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 chlohexadine prep
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What is needed for proper out patient ID .....ANSWER..... Name
and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation .....ANSWER..... Precaution gown
and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes .....ANSWER..... A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to .....ANSWER..... Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is .....ANSWER..... 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? .....ANSWER..... Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing .....ANSWER..... To monitor glucose levels
NHA Phlebotomy Exam and Practice Exam Latest 2025
Test Bank| Complete 450 Real Exam Questions and
Correct Verified Answers/ Already Graded A+| NHA
Phlebotomy Certification Exam Prep 2025 (Brand New!!)
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? .....ANSWER.....
Median Cubital
Prior to preforming 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
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a .....ANSWER.....
Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting .....ANSWER..... Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
,Page 2 of 59
When entering a patients room you should .....ANSWER.....
introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather 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..... Going Distal
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
,Page 3 of 59
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 CISI 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..... The composition of compounds
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 chlohexadine prep
, Page 4 of 59
What is needed for proper out patient ID .....ANSWER..... Name
and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation .....ANSWER..... Precaution gown
and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes .....ANSWER..... A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to .....ANSWER..... Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is .....ANSWER..... 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? .....ANSWER..... Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing .....ANSWER..... To monitor glucose levels
