NHA Certification Test PCT Questions
and Answers11
What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWERS-accession
number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWERS-lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter? - ANSWERS-when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is
most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWERS-syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWERS-apply pressure after collecting the specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and there
has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture? - ANSWERS-below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome.
What steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWERS-speak with the patients guardian before
performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a reference
laboratory in hot weather? - ANSWERS-place in a box with cold packs and biohazard label
, When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to
draw from first? - ANSWERS-medica cubital
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should - ANSWERS-
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - ANSWERS-EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site
after the needle is removed? - ANSWERS-apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the
tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
- ANSWERS-1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWERS-verbal, wrist
band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the
outside laboratory receives it? - ANSWERS-laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What actions
should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWERS-release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect first?
- ANSWERS-blood culture
and Answers11
What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWERS-accession
number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWERS-lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter? - ANSWERS-when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is
most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWERS-syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWERS-apply pressure after collecting the specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and there
has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture? - ANSWERS-below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome.
What steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWERS-speak with the patients guardian before
performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a reference
laboratory in hot weather? - ANSWERS-place in a box with cold packs and biohazard label
, When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to
draw from first? - ANSWERS-medica cubital
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should - ANSWERS-
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - ANSWERS-EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site
after the needle is removed? - ANSWERS-apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the
tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
- ANSWERS-1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWERS-verbal, wrist
band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the
outside laboratory receives it? - ANSWERS-laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What actions
should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWERS-release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect first?
- ANSWERS-blood culture
