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NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe
Downs' Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the
venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist
do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of
the following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of
petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of
bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test
that requires serum? - CORRECT ANSWER-SST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also
must submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist tell the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-"As soon as you collect the
specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away for
testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2
hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to
cleanse the site for a dermal puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The
nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the phlebotomist bring? - CORRECT ANSWER-An aerobic and
an anaerobic bottle
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When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians,
which results have priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-surgical test results are a
priority to report, because the results may alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shaking the collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood
cells to rupture, causing hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab
results? - CORRECT ANSWER-Send the results to the physician in a marked
envelope.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should... - CORRECT ANSWER-perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA
regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary
meatus in a clean-catch urine collection - CORRECT ANSWER-Benzalkonium
chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to
collect a PT/PTT test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on
the glucose meter? - CORRECT ANSWER-When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels,
bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first? - CORRECT
ANSWER-O2 levels. The infant may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must
be made to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is
the correct procedure for collecting the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturate
each circle.
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Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Green, lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because
of... - CORRECT ANSWER-an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist assemble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Winged infusion set
and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the
results are ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions
is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the patient to contact the
ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Release the tourniquet and remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS.
Why was the specimen rejected. - CORRECT ANSWER-The specimen was
insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding
from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should
the phlebotomist attempt to draw from first - CORRECT ANSWER-Median cubital
A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her wrist. Which
of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Attempt to draw from the antecubital region. With any patient the
antecubital region is the first choice for a draw.
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Which of the following provides the phlebotomist the best protection when
drawing blood from a patient with active tuberculosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-N-95 respirator
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, which of the following samples
should the phlebotomist collect first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood Cultures are
collected first to prevent contamination
A phlebotomist must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following?
- CORRECT ANSWER-clotting
For which of the following does emergency first-aid treatment include maintaining
an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the victim warm until help
arrives? - CORRECT ANSWER-SHOCK
Performing a venipuncture for blood cultures differs from other venipuncture
procedures in that... - CORRECT ANSWER-The site is cleaned more stringently
Which of the following is the term for a donation of a patient's own blood for an
upcoming surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autologeous donation
The tourniquet should be left of a patient's arm... - CORRECT ANSWER-for no
longer than 60 seconds
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in a hospital. The patient
extends his arm and turns his head away. Which of the following forms of
consent does this indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Implied consent
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet
be released? - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 minutes
A phlebotomist must choose the correct tube color and additive for the
corresponding... - CORRECT ANSWER-laboratory test
Which of the following is the proper cleansing procedure for routine
venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleanse the site in an outward spiral
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NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe
Downs' Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the
venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist
do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of
the following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of
petechiae is a sign of reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of
bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test
that requires serum? - CORRECT ANSWER-SST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also
must submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist tell the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-"As soon as you collect the
specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right away for
testing." Semen samples for fertility must be delivered to the laboratory within 2
hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to
cleanse the site for a dermal puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Potassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The
nurse calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the phlebotomist bring? - CORRECT ANSWER-An aerobic and
an anaerobic bottle
NHA CPT.pdf NHA CPT.pdf NHA CPT.pdf
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When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians,
which results have priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-surgical test results are a
priority to report, because the results may alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shaking the collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood
cells to rupture, causing hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab
results? - CORRECT ANSWER-Send the results to the physician in a marked
envelope.
Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should... - CORRECT ANSWER-perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA
regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary
meatus in a clean-catch urine collection - CORRECT ANSWER-Benzalkonium
chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to
collect a PT/PTT test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on
the glucose meter? - CORRECT ANSWER-When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels,
bilirubin, and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first? - CORRECT
ANSWER-O2 levels. The infant may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must
be made to collect the O2 levels as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is
the correct procedure for collecting the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturate
each circle.
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Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Green, lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because
of... - CORRECT ANSWER-an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following
should the phlebotomist assemble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Winged infusion set
and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the
results are ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions
is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the patient to contact the
ordering physician to get the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm.
Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Release the tourniquet and remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS.
Why was the specimen rejected. - CORRECT ANSWER-The specimen was
insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding
from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
When collecting a routine blood sample, which of the following vessels should
the phlebotomist attempt to draw from first - CORRECT ANSWER-Median cubital
A diabetic patient states she prefers to be drawn on the inside of her wrist. Which
of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Attempt to draw from the antecubital region. With any patient the
antecubital region is the first choice for a draw.
NHA CPT.pdf NHA CPT.pdf NHA CPT.pdf
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Which of the following provides the phlebotomist the best protection when
drawing blood from a patient with active tuberculosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-N-95 respirator
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, which of the following samples
should the phlebotomist collect first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood Cultures are
collected first to prevent contamination
A phlebotomist must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following?
- CORRECT ANSWER-clotting
For which of the following does emergency first-aid treatment include maintaining
an open airway, controlling bleeding, and keeping the victim warm until help
arrives? - CORRECT ANSWER-SHOCK
Performing a venipuncture for blood cultures differs from other venipuncture
procedures in that... - CORRECT ANSWER-The site is cleaned more stringently
Which of the following is the term for a donation of a patient's own blood for an
upcoming surgery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autologeous donation
The tourniquet should be left of a patient's arm... - CORRECT ANSWER-for no
longer than 60 seconds
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in a hospital. The patient
extends his arm and turns his head away. Which of the following forms of
consent does this indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Implied consent
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet
be released? - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 minutes
A phlebotomist must choose the correct tube color and additive for the
corresponding... - CORRECT ANSWER-laboratory test
Which of the following is the proper cleansing procedure for routine
venipuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cleanse the site in an outward spiral
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