NHA PHLEBOTOMY ACTUAL SETS ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
✔✔Nurse
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - ✔✔Perform the venipuncture
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - ✔✔Median
cubital
✔✔A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
✔✔Attention to cleanliness
✔✔A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - ✔✔Attempt to draw
from Antecubital region
✔✔A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? - ✔✔Soap and water
✔✔Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the technician bring? - ✔✔An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
, ✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - ✔✔Isopropyl alcohol
✔✔Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - ✔✔Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
✔✔A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first? - ✔✔Gloves
✔✔After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove? - ✔✔Mask
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection
are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? - ✔✔Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
✔✔A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum.
The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following? -
✔✔Thrombin
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? - ✔✔Speckled
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has
small, rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use? - ✔✔Winged
infusion set
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is drawing a patients blood when the patient states she is
becoming light headed and dizzy. Which of the following actions should the
phlebotomist take? - ✔✔Remove the tourniquet and needle
✔✔For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician examine the
anecubital areas in both of patients arms? - ✔✔The median cubital vein could be more
accessible on one side vs the other
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is planning to collect a sputum specimen form a patient. Which of
the following instructions should the technician give the patient? - ✔✔"Breathe deeply
and then cough up the specimen in the container".
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
✔✔Nurse
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? - ✔✔Perform the venipuncture
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From
which of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? - ✔✔Median
cubital
✔✔A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
✔✔Attention to cleanliness
✔✔A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his
wrist. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? - ✔✔Attempt to draw
from Antecubital region
✔✔A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? - ✔✔Soap and water
✔✔Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care
Unit). A nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the
following should the technician bring? - ✔✔An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
, ✔✔A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? - ✔✔Isopropyl alcohol
✔✔Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? - ✔✔Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
✔✔A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an
isolation. Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the
technician remove first? - ✔✔Gloves
✔✔After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a
technician should remove? - ✔✔Mask
✔✔A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection
are. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? - ✔✔Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
✔✔A phlebotomy tech has a requisition from for a series of test on a patients serum.
The technician should select a collection tube that contains which of the following? -
✔✔Thrombin
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen form a patient for thyroid
studies. The technician should select a collection tube that has a top with which of the
following colors? - ✔✔Speckled
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient who has
small, rolling veins. Which of the following equipment should the tech use? - ✔✔Winged
infusion set
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is drawing a patients blood when the patient states she is
becoming light headed and dizzy. Which of the following actions should the
phlebotomist take? - ✔✔Remove the tourniquet and needle
✔✔For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician examine the
anecubital areas in both of patients arms? - ✔✔The median cubital vein could be more
accessible on one side vs the other
✔✔A phlebotomy tech is planning to collect a sputum specimen form a patient. Which of
the following instructions should the technician give the patient? - ✔✔"Breathe deeply
and then cough up the specimen in the container".
