NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test 4 Questions and Answers

NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test 4 Questions and Answers A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient for a coagulation study. The patient states, "I faint every time I get my blood drawn." Which of the following statements should the technician make? "Don't worry. I am well trained and you won't faint with me." "Tell me if you feel like you're going to faint, and I will give you smelling salts." "I will perform the draw while you are lying down." "This procedure will be over before you know it." "I will perform the draw while you are lying down." A phlebotomy technician is instructing a patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following cleansers should the technician instruct the patient to use when cleansing around her urinary meatus? Hydrogen peroxide Mild antiseptic soap Povidone-iodine Isopropyl alcohol Mild antiseptic soap A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following is the total blood volume of an infant who weighs 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)? 350 to 390 mL 125 to 230 mL 240 to 330 mL 405 to 450 mL 240 to 330 mL A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient for blood cultures. Which of the following additives do the blood collection tubes require? EDTA Sodium polyanethol sulfonate Gel serum separator Sodium heparin Sodium polyanethol sulfonate When should a phlebotomy technician perform external liquid controls for quality control on a CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test? With every patient Every week the test is performed When a new lot number or kit is opened When a different technician performs the test When a new lot number or kit is opened A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Mask Gown Goggles N95 respirator Gown A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture? Lavender, green, gray Gray, green, lavender Green, gray, lavender Green, lavender, gray Green, lavender, gray A phlebotomy technician is performing a total cholesterol point-of-care test for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician immediately report to the provider? 300 mg/dL 200 mg/dL 180 mg/dL 140 mg/dL 300 mg/dL A phlebotomy technician is reviewing a laboratory requisition before obtaining blood specimens from a patient. The technician should verify that the requisition includes which of the following information? The patient's next of kin Emergency contact information The patient's previous medications A specimen identification code A specimen identification code Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy technician place in an ice bath within 30 min after collection? Arterial blood gas Cold agglutinin Cryoglobulin Blood culture Arterial blood gas According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their phlebotomists at no cost? Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis D Hepatitis E Hepatitis B A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Goggles Gown Mask N95 respirator Mask A phlebotomy technician is using a point-of-care test system to determine a patient's WBC count. For which of the following results should the technician immediately notify the provider? 1.8/mm3 4.6/mm3 7.4/mm3 10.8/mm3 1.8/mm3 How often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control tests on point-of-care testing instruments? Every 2 years Every 6 months Bimonthly Daily Daily