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NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Ans: — Median
Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Ans: — Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Ans: — 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Ans: — Peripheral
Blood Smear
What tests require fasting Ans: — Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should Ans: — introduce
yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Ans: — Age & developmental
factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Ans: — Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Ans: — 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Ans: — Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should Ans: — Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should Ans: — Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for Ans: — Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
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The lavender evacuated tube contains Ans: — EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test Ans: — Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Ans: — A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Ans: — Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety
data sheet) Ans: — The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court
of law what must be done Ans: — PT must document the process
of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID Ans: — Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation Ans: — Precaution gown and
gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Ans: — A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Ans: — Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Ans: — 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Ans: — Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Ans: — To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Ans: — Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Ans: — For ABG analysis
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The timing for a GTT begins when Ans: — Patient finishes drinking
glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Ans: —
Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered Ans: — The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Ans: — Be
kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing Ans: —
Nosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S
stool specimen is to tell them to Ans: — Chill stool specimen in a
container
Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed
by Physician Ans: — Dorsalis Pedis
When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl Ans:
— Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID
After cleansing a site PT should Ans: — Always let the spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen
Ans: — Patient identity
When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample should
be drawn when? Ans: — Last
What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too
small? Ans: — Hemolysis
Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a
venipuncture on a 3 yr old? Ans: — Dorsal veins of the hand
What does warming the site do? Ans: — Increases blood flow
When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must?
Ans: — Be protected from the light
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NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Ans: — Median
Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Ans: — Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Ans: — 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Ans: — Peripheral
Blood Smear
What tests require fasting Ans: — Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should Ans: — introduce
yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Ans: — Age & developmental
factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Ans: — Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Ans: — 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Ans: — Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should Ans: — Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should Ans: — Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for Ans: — Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
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The lavender evacuated tube contains Ans: — EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test Ans: — Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Ans: — A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Ans: — Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety
data sheet) Ans: — The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court
of law what must be done Ans: — PT must document the process
of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID Ans: — Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation Ans: — Precaution gown and
gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Ans: — A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Ans: — Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Ans: — 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Ans: — Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Ans: — To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Ans: — Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Ans: — For ABG analysis
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The timing for a GTT begins when Ans: — Patient finishes drinking
glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Ans: —
Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered Ans: — The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Ans: — Be
kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing Ans: —
Nosocomial infections
The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S
stool specimen is to tell them to Ans: — Chill stool specimen in a
container
Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed
by Physician Ans: — Dorsalis Pedis
When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl Ans:
— Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID
After cleansing a site PT should Ans: — Always let the spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen
Ans: — Patient identity
When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample should
be drawn when? Ans: — Last
What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too
small? Ans: — Hemolysis
Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a
venipuncture on a 3 yr old? Ans: — Dorsal veins of the hand
What does warming the site do? Ans: — Increases blood flow
When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must?
Ans: — Be protected from the light
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