NHA CPT EXAM STUDY 100 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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 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 cleans