NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A 2026-2027
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? -ANSWER-Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -ANSWER-
Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
ANSWER-8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a -ANSWER-Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting -ANSWER-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should -ANSWER-introduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? -ANSWER-Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -ANSWER-
Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -ANSWER-70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -ANSWER-Going
Distal
,If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANSWER-Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should -ANSWER-Position in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for -ANSWER-Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains -ANSWER-EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -ANSWER-
Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -ANSWER-A
light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSWER-Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -ANSWER-
The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done -ANSWER-PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID -ANSWER-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation -ANSWER-Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
, If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -ANSWER-A female
PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -ANSWER-Obtain
patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -ANSWER-2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -ANSWER-
Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
ANSWER-To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -ANSWER-Draw
from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting -ANSWER-For ABG
analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when -ANSWER-Patient finishes drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is -ANSWER-Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered -ANSWER-The sodium fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should -ANSWER-Be kept away from direct
light to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing -ANSWER-Nosocomial infections
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A 2026-2027
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? -ANSWER-Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -ANSWER-
Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
ANSWER-8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a -ANSWER-Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting -ANSWER-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should -ANSWER-introduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? -ANSWER-Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -ANSWER-
Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -ANSWER-70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -ANSWER-Going
Distal
,If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANSWER-Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should -ANSWER-Position in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for -ANSWER-Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains -ANSWER-EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -ANSWER-
Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -ANSWER-A
light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANSWER-Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -ANSWER-
The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done -ANSWER-PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID -ANSWER-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation -ANSWER-Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
, If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -ANSWER-A female
PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -ANSWER-Obtain
patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -ANSWER-2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -ANSWER-
Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
ANSWER-To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -ANSWER-Draw
from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting -ANSWER-For ABG
analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when -ANSWER-Patient finishes drinking glucose solution
The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is -ANSWER-Lavender, green, gray, SST
An alcohol level test is ordered -ANSWER-The sodium fluoride tube should be used
After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should -ANSWER-Be kept away from direct
light to ensure accurate results
Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing -ANSWER-Nosocomial infections
