NHA PHLEBOTOMY LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWERS-Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANSWERS-Lancet
size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANSWERS-
8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANSWERS-Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANSWERS-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANSWERS-introduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANSWERS-Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANSWERS-Lumbar
tap
,What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANSWERS-70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANSWERS-Going
Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - ANSWERS-
Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSWERS-Position in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSWERS-Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANSWERS-EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANSWERS-Ova
and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANSWERS-A light
blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSWERS-Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANSWERS-The
composition of compounds
, In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANSWERS-PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANSWERS-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSWERS-Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - ANSWERS-A female
PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - ANSWERS-Obtain
patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - ANSWERS-2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - ANSWERS-Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
ANSWERS-To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - ANSWERS-Draw
from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - ANSWERS-For ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - ANSWERS-Patient finishes drinking glucose solution
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWERS-Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANSWERS-Lancet
size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANSWERS-
8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANSWERS-Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANSWERS-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANSWERS-introduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANSWERS-Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANSWERS-Lumbar
tap
,What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANSWERS-70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANSWERS-Going
Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - ANSWERS-
Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSWERS-Position in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSWERS-Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANSWERS-EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANSWERS-Ova
and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANSWERS-A light
blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSWERS-Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANSWERS-The
composition of compounds
, In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANSWERS-PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANSWERS-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSWERS-Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - ANSWERS-A female
PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - ANSWERS-Obtain
patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - ANSWERS-2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - ANSWERS-Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
ANSWERS-To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should - ANSWERS-Draw
from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - ANSWERS-For ABG analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - ANSWERS-Patient finishes drinking glucose solution
