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NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - correct
answer- Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT
should select the - correct answer- Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect - correct answer- 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - correct answer-
Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - correct answer- Glucose,
triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and
pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - correct answer-
introduce yourself and explain procedure
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What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? - correct answer- Age &
developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? - correct answer- Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? - correct answer- 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? - correct answer- Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should - correct answer- Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should - correct answer- Position in supine
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OSHA guidelines are standards for - correct answer- Reduction
of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - correct answer- EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test - correct answer- Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins - correct answer- A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following
samples should be collected first - correct answer- Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material
safety data sheet) - correct answer- The composition of
compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in
court of law what must be done - correct answer- PT must
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document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine
prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - correct answer-
Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - correct answer- Precaution
gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes - correct answer- A female PT should collect the
specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to - correct answer- Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is - correct answer- 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? - correct answer- Osteomyelitis
NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - correct
answer- Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT
should select the - correct answer- Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect - correct answer- 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - correct answer-
Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - correct answer- Glucose,
triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and
pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - correct answer-
introduce yourself and explain procedure
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What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? - correct answer- Age &
developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? - correct answer- Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? - correct answer- 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? - correct answer- Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should - correct answer- Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should - correct answer- Position in supine
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OSHA guidelines are standards for - correct answer- Reduction
of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - correct answer- EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test - correct answer- Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins - correct answer- A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following
samples should be collected first - correct answer- Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material
safety data sheet) - correct answer- The composition of
compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in
court of law what must be done - correct answer- PT must
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document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine
prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - correct answer-
Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - correct answer- Precaution
gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes - correct answer- A female PT should collect the
specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to - correct answer- Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is - correct answer- 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? - correct answer- Osteomyelitis
