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NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
When collecting a specimen on a young adult with small veins and
difficult access, which should the phlebotomist use? Ans: — 23-
Gauge winged collection set
After the phlebotomist completes the patient's blood draw,
syncope is observed and addressed. What has happened to the
patient? Ans: — The patient fainted
When performing a blood collection for pregnancy, random
glucose, WBC, and coagulation, in which order should the tubes be
selected by the phlebotomist for the blood draw? Ans: — Sodium
citrate, SST, and EDTA
Safety equipment in the laboratory may include which of the
following? Ans: — PPE, Emergency showers, Eyewash station
Reasons for specimen recollection include all of the following
except __________. Ans: — Prolonged bleeding after needle
withdrawal
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 follows
guidelines and standards set by which organization? Ans: — CLSI
Upon entering a patient's room , the medical professional should
first __________. Ans: — introduce yourself
After a patient received a dose of Lithium 30 minutes previously,
the phlebotomist will draw which of the following levels? Ans: —
peak
When arriving at the patient's room at Mercy Hospital, the
phlebotomist greets the patient and notices their ID band sitting
on the bedside table. Which of the following is the appropriate
action by the phlebotomist? Ans: — Complete the collection after
the patient's nurse identifies the patient and reapplies the ID band
Non-consensual touching may be considered __________. Ans: —
battery
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A 72-hour stool specimen is collected to determine __________.
Ans: — fat quantities
When is the needle safety device activated following venipuncture
procedure? Ans: — Right after the needle is removed from the
patient
Chemicals should be __________. Ans: — Labeled properly
One of the first detectable signs of renal disease is __________.
Ans: — proteinuria
The physician has ordered coagulation studies and chemistry
tests. Which of the following should the phlebotomist recognize as
the correct order of draw? Ans: — Light Blue followed by a Red-
Topped Tube
Which vein is preferred by most phlebotomists? Ans: — median
Which artery is most frequently used for ABG collection? Ans: —
radial
An exposure control plan includes an eyewash station to be used
when exposure to a chemical or bodily fluid involves a splash to
the eye. If this occurs, how long should the eyes be flushed? Ans:
— 15 minutes
While in the middle of a difficult draw, the patient states that she
feels like she is going to faint. Which action should be taken? Ans:
— Stop the procedure and have the patient put their head down;
apply a cold compress
After drawing one vial of blood, the phlebotomist must centrifuge
the specimen for the short-turn-around time test request before
continuing with the rest of the morning's draws. Which is the
appropriate method to complete centrifugation? Ans: — Place a
water-filled tube across from the blood specimen
For which of the following conditions are dermal punctures not
appropriate? Ans: — obesity
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NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
When collecting a specimen on a young adult with small veins and
difficult access, which should the phlebotomist use? Ans: — 23-
Gauge winged collection set
After the phlebotomist completes the patient's blood draw,
syncope is observed and addressed. What has happened to the
patient? Ans: — The patient fainted
When performing a blood collection for pregnancy, random
glucose, WBC, and coagulation, in which order should the tubes be
selected by the phlebotomist for the blood draw? Ans: — Sodium
citrate, SST, and EDTA
Safety equipment in the laboratory may include which of the
following? Ans: — PPE, Emergency showers, Eyewash station
Reasons for specimen recollection include all of the following
except __________. Ans: — Prolonged bleeding after needle
withdrawal
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 follows
guidelines and standards set by which organization? Ans: — CLSI
Upon entering a patient's room , the medical professional should
first __________. Ans: — introduce yourself
After a patient received a dose of Lithium 30 minutes previously,
the phlebotomist will draw which of the following levels? Ans: —
peak
When arriving at the patient's room at Mercy Hospital, the
phlebotomist greets the patient and notices their ID band sitting
on the bedside table. Which of the following is the appropriate
action by the phlebotomist? Ans: — Complete the collection after
the patient's nurse identifies the patient and reapplies the ID band
Non-consensual touching may be considered __________. Ans: —
battery
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A 72-hour stool specimen is collected to determine __________.
Ans: — fat quantities
When is the needle safety device activated following venipuncture
procedure? Ans: — Right after the needle is removed from the
patient
Chemicals should be __________. Ans: — Labeled properly
One of the first detectable signs of renal disease is __________.
Ans: — proteinuria
The physician has ordered coagulation studies and chemistry
tests. Which of the following should the phlebotomist recognize as
the correct order of draw? Ans: — Light Blue followed by a Red-
Topped Tube
Which vein is preferred by most phlebotomists? Ans: — median
Which artery is most frequently used for ABG collection? Ans: —
radial
An exposure control plan includes an eyewash station to be used
when exposure to a chemical or bodily fluid involves a splash to
the eye. If this occurs, how long should the eyes be flushed? Ans:
— 15 minutes
While in the middle of a difficult draw, the patient states that she
feels like she is going to faint. Which action should be taken? Ans:
— Stop the procedure and have the patient put their head down;
apply a cold compress
After drawing one vial of blood, the phlebotomist must centrifuge
the specimen for the short-turn-around time test request before
continuing with the rest of the morning's draws. Which is the
appropriate method to complete centrifugation? Ans: — Place a
water-filled tube across from the blood specimen
For which of the following conditions are dermal punctures not
appropriate? Ans: — obesity
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