NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test (100
questions) Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the
following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - Correct answer-Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? - Correct answer-Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the
technician take? - Correct answer-Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card
to screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions
should the technician take? - Correct answer-Apply blood to the printed side of the
filter paper.
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,A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who
has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the
technician follow? - Correct answer-Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? - Correct answer-Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how
many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - Correct answer-24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered
for 1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose
of medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional
team? - Correct answer-Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient
who states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct answer-Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - Correct
answer-Median cubital
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, A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
Correct answer-Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - Correct
answer-Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the
venipuncture site? - Correct answer-Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the technician bring? - Correct answer-An aerobic bottle and an
anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - Correct answer-Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - Correct answer-Initial and mark the date and time on each tube
drawn
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questions) Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the
following rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? - Correct answer-Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? - Correct answer-Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the
technician take? - Correct answer-Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card
to screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions
should the technician take? - Correct answer-Apply blood to the printed side of the
filter paper.
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,A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who
has Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the
technician follow? - Correct answer-Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? - Correct answer-Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how
many hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? - Correct answer-24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered
for 1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose
of medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional
team? - Correct answer-Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient
who states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct answer-Perform the venipuncture
A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - Correct
answer-Median cubital
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, A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
Correct answer-Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - Correct
answer-Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the
venipuncture site? - Correct answer-Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the technician bring? - Correct answer-An aerobic bottle and an
anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - Correct answer-Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - Correct answer-Initial and mark the date and time on each tube
drawn
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