2026/2027 NHA CPT EXAM / LATEST NHA CPT ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE TEST ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) AND A NEW UPDATED
STUDY GUIDE CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION |ASSURED SUCCESS
A+ |BRAND NEW! (WEST MEC MEDICAL ASSISTING NEC)
INTRODUCTION:
This brand-new NHA CPT Exam, fully updated study guide provides a comprehensive collection
of accurate, real exam-style questions with verified correct answers, reflecting the most current
NHA CPT exam standards for 2026/2027. The content aligns with National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) testing objectives, industry best practices, and clinical safety guidelines,
including those from organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and
CDC.
Each question is paired with a clear, concise, and accurate answer to reinforce understanding
and promote long-term retention. This resource is designed not only to support exam success but
also to prepare future phlebotomy professionals for real-world clinical performance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that heel punctures
NOT exceed _______________ millimeters for neonates and premature neonates.
Answer- 0.85 millimeters
If a patient has recently had a mastectomy on their RIGHT side, a blood sample
should be drawn on __________________________.
Answer- The left arm.
Define "fibrinogen"
,Answer- A protein that is converted into fibrin during normal blood clotting.
Define "hematocrit"
Answer- The ratio of total red blood cell volume to total blood volume, expressed
as a percentage.
What is the difference between phlebitis and thrombophlebitis?
Answer- Both describes the inflammation of a vein but thrombophlebitis includes
the formation of a (blood) clot.
Define "trough level" in a therapeutic drug
Answer- Lowest chemical blood level
Define "fibrillation"
Answer- Rapid, inefficient contractions of muscle fibers in the heart caused by
disruption of nerve impulses.
Blood is classified into groups and types based on the presence of antigens on the
surface of _________________________
Answer- Erythrocytes/red blood cells
,Define "erythrocytes"
Answer- A cell that contains hemoglobin and carries oxygen throughout the body.
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes?
Answer- 120 days
How long do erythrocytes take to regenerate?
Answer- 6 (six) to 8 (eight) weeks
Define "hemostasis"
Answer- Arrest of bleeding, whether by normal vasoconstriction, coagulation, or
surgical means.
What is plasma?
Answer- Fluid portion of the blood in which the cellular components are
suspended.
What make up the formed elements of blood?
, Answer- Thrombocytes (platelets)
Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
Leukocytes (white blood cells)
What are the appropriate cleansers for a clean-catch urine collection?
Answer- Castile soap wipes
Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) wipes
Which HEMATOLOGY tests may be performed from capillary blood collection?
(3 items)
Answer- 1) Complete blood count (CBC)
2) Blood smears for manual white blood cell count
3) Hemoglobin & Hematocrit (H&H)
Why should you avoid using earlobes as a site for capillary blood collection?
Answer- This site causes the patient to feel nervous and their head may move
around too much.
COMPLETE TEST ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) AND A NEW UPDATED
STUDY GUIDE CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION |ASSURED SUCCESS
A+ |BRAND NEW! (WEST MEC MEDICAL ASSISTING NEC)
INTRODUCTION:
This brand-new NHA CPT Exam, fully updated study guide provides a comprehensive collection
of accurate, real exam-style questions with verified correct answers, reflecting the most current
NHA CPT exam standards for 2026/2027. The content aligns with National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) testing objectives, industry best practices, and clinical safety guidelines,
including those from organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and
CDC.
Each question is paired with a clear, concise, and accurate answer to reinforce understanding
and promote long-term retention. This resource is designed not only to support exam success but
also to prepare future phlebotomy professionals for real-world clinical performance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that heel punctures
NOT exceed _______________ millimeters for neonates and premature neonates.
Answer- 0.85 millimeters
If a patient has recently had a mastectomy on their RIGHT side, a blood sample
should be drawn on __________________________.
Answer- The left arm.
Define "fibrinogen"
,Answer- A protein that is converted into fibrin during normal blood clotting.
Define "hematocrit"
Answer- The ratio of total red blood cell volume to total blood volume, expressed
as a percentage.
What is the difference between phlebitis and thrombophlebitis?
Answer- Both describes the inflammation of a vein but thrombophlebitis includes
the formation of a (blood) clot.
Define "trough level" in a therapeutic drug
Answer- Lowest chemical blood level
Define "fibrillation"
Answer- Rapid, inefficient contractions of muscle fibers in the heart caused by
disruption of nerve impulses.
Blood is classified into groups and types based on the presence of antigens on the
surface of _________________________
Answer- Erythrocytes/red blood cells
,Define "erythrocytes"
Answer- A cell that contains hemoglobin and carries oxygen throughout the body.
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes?
Answer- 120 days
How long do erythrocytes take to regenerate?
Answer- 6 (six) to 8 (eight) weeks
Define "hemostasis"
Answer- Arrest of bleeding, whether by normal vasoconstriction, coagulation, or
surgical means.
What is plasma?
Answer- Fluid portion of the blood in which the cellular components are
suspended.
What make up the formed elements of blood?
, Answer- Thrombocytes (platelets)
Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
Leukocytes (white blood cells)
What are the appropriate cleansers for a clean-catch urine collection?
Answer- Castile soap wipes
Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) wipes
Which HEMATOLOGY tests may be performed from capillary blood collection?
(3 items)
Answer- 1) Complete blood count (CBC)
2) Blood smears for manual white blood cell count
3) Hemoglobin & Hematocrit (H&H)
Why should you avoid using earlobes as a site for capillary blood collection?
Answer- This site causes the patient to feel nervous and their head may move
around too much.
