CCMA Phlebotomy Review (NHA)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is hemolysis most often caused by?
✔✔Using too small of a needle or rough handling of the sample
What is the maximum depth for a heel stick on an infant?
✔✔2.0 mm
What should a CCMA do with a tube that must be inverted?
✔✔Gently turn it upside down the recommended number of times
What is the primary purpose of the lavender tube additive?
✔✔To prevent clotting using EDTA
What should the CCMA do if they accidentally stick themselves with a needle after a draw?
✔✔Wash the area, report immediately, and follow exposure protocols
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,What is the preferred vein for venipuncture in most adults?
✔✔The median cubital vein
What should a CCMA do if a patient states they feel dizzy during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure immediately and assist the patient to a safe position
What is the proper angle for venipuncture using the antecubital vein?
✔✔15 to 30 degrees
What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?
✔✔To make the veins more prominent and easier to access
What should a CCMA do if the tourniquet has been on the patient’s arm for more than one
minute?
✔✔Release it and allow the arm to rest before reapplying
What is the correct order of draw for a routine venipuncture?
✔✔Blood culture, light blue, red/gold, green, lavender, gray
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, What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a blood draw?
✔✔Respect the refusal and notify the provider immediately
What is the best site for capillary collection in an adult?
✔✔The side of the fingertip
What is the best site for capillary collection in an infant?
✔✔The lateral or medial plantar surface of the heel
What is the purpose of cleaning the venipuncture site with antiseptic?
✔✔To reduce the risk of infection
What should a CCMA do if blood stops flowing during a venipuncture?
✔✔Reposition the needle slightly while maintaining sterility
What is the most important reason to label blood specimens at the bedside?
✔✔To prevent identification errors
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is hemolysis most often caused by?
✔✔Using too small of a needle or rough handling of the sample
What is the maximum depth for a heel stick on an infant?
✔✔2.0 mm
What should a CCMA do with a tube that must be inverted?
✔✔Gently turn it upside down the recommended number of times
What is the primary purpose of the lavender tube additive?
✔✔To prevent clotting using EDTA
What should the CCMA do if they accidentally stick themselves with a needle after a draw?
✔✔Wash the area, report immediately, and follow exposure protocols
1
,What is the preferred vein for venipuncture in most adults?
✔✔The median cubital vein
What should a CCMA do if a patient states they feel dizzy during a blood draw?
✔✔Stop the procedure immediately and assist the patient to a safe position
What is the proper angle for venipuncture using the antecubital vein?
✔✔15 to 30 degrees
What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?
✔✔To make the veins more prominent and easier to access
What should a CCMA do if the tourniquet has been on the patient’s arm for more than one
minute?
✔✔Release it and allow the arm to rest before reapplying
What is the correct order of draw for a routine venipuncture?
✔✔Blood culture, light blue, red/gold, green, lavender, gray
2
, What should a CCMA do if a patient refuses a blood draw?
✔✔Respect the refusal and notify the provider immediately
What is the best site for capillary collection in an adult?
✔✔The side of the fingertip
What is the best site for capillary collection in an infant?
✔✔The lateral or medial plantar surface of the heel
What is the purpose of cleaning the venipuncture site with antiseptic?
✔✔To reduce the risk of infection
What should a CCMA do if blood stops flowing during a venipuncture?
✔✔Reposition the needle slightly while maintaining sterility
What is the most important reason to label blood specimens at the bedside?
✔✔To prevent identification errors
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