NHA CCMA MOCK EXAM #1 Practice
Questions and Explanations 2026
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from
a patient. Which of the following techniques should the
technician use to anchor the vein just before inserting the
needle? - Correct Answers ✅Use the thumb to anchor the
vein 5 cm (2 in) below the puncture site.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy
technician take to locate a vein using the warming technique?
- Correct Answers ✅Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag
A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his
forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of
the following is the minimum amount of time the technician
should rinse the affected area? - Correct Answers ✅15 min
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy
technician examine the antecubital areas in both of a
patient's arms? - Correct Answers ✅The median cubital
vein could be more accessible on one side than the other.
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen from
a patient for a pre-employment drug test. Which of the
following actions should the technician take? - Correct
Answers ✅Verify that the specimen contains at least 45 mL
of urine.
, NHA CCMA MOCK EXAM #1 Practice
Questions and Explanations 2026
A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for
donation. The collection bag only fills halfway, and the vein
collapses. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct Answers ✅Use a new collection
bag to draw a new unit of blood.
Which of the following tubes should a phlebotomy technician
collect first when obtaining dermal samples? - Correct
Answers ✅Lavender top
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood
specimen to determine a patient's sodium level. The
technician should select a collection tube that has a top with
which of the following colors? - Correct Answers ✅Green
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the
following colors signifies a health hazard in the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Marking System? - Correct
Answers ✅Blue
A phlebotomy technician is transporting blood specimens to a
laboratory. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct Answers ✅Place the specimens
in a lockable container.
After verifying a patient's identity, a phlebotomy technician
sees that the patient's laboratory results are ready. Which of
Questions and Explanations 2026
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from
a patient. Which of the following techniques should the
technician use to anchor the vein just before inserting the
needle? - Correct Answers ✅Use the thumb to anchor the
vein 5 cm (2 in) below the puncture site.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy
technician take to locate a vein using the warming technique?
- Correct Answers ✅Encase the warm towel in a plastic bag
A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his
forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of
the following is the minimum amount of time the technician
should rinse the affected area? - Correct Answers ✅15 min
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy
technician examine the antecubital areas in both of a
patient's arms? - Correct Answers ✅The median cubital
vein could be more accessible on one side than the other.
A phlebotomy technician is collecting a urine specimen from
a patient for a pre-employment drug test. Which of the
following actions should the technician take? - Correct
Answers ✅Verify that the specimen contains at least 45 mL
of urine.
, NHA CCMA MOCK EXAM #1 Practice
Questions and Explanations 2026
A phlebotomy technician is collecting blood from a patient for
donation. The collection bag only fills halfway, and the vein
collapses. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct Answers ✅Use a new collection
bag to draw a new unit of blood.
Which of the following tubes should a phlebotomy technician
collect first when obtaining dermal samples? - Correct
Answers ✅Lavender top
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to obtain a blood
specimen to determine a patient's sodium level. The
technician should select a collection tube that has a top with
which of the following colors? - Correct Answers ✅Green
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the
following colors signifies a health hazard in the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Marking System? - Correct
Answers ✅Blue
A phlebotomy technician is transporting blood specimens to a
laboratory. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - Correct Answers ✅Place the specimens
in a lockable container.
After verifying a patient's identity, a phlebotomy technician
sees that the patient's laboratory results are ready. Which of
