NHA CPT Exam| 233 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What are phlebotomist job tasks? Correct Answer: equipment assembly keep track of supplies follow safety rules verify & record patient information assist patients before, during, and after procedures cleansing & disinfecting area before puncture collect blood & other specimens label & store blood collection devices report potential hazards What is the hub/tube holder part of the needle? Correct Answer: plastic sleeve that the needle hilt screws into, also holds the tube What are the four major work duties of a Phlebotomy Technician? Correct Answer: equipment procedure patient care records & patient information What is the safety device of the needle? Correct Answer: to prevent accidental needle sticks and possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens What is the primary duty for the phlebotomist? Correct Answer: collection of blood samples via venipuncture or micro techniques When do you use the non-evacuated collection system? Correct Answer: when the veins are prone to collapse or if the phlebotomist needs more control over the blood collection flow rate List examples of bodily fluids besides blood. Correct Answer: urine feces sputum cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) synovial fluid from joints pleural fluid from lungs pericardial fluid from around the heart When should a phlebotomist use a syringe? Correct Answer: non-evacuated collection system; when the veins are prone to collapse or if the phlebotomist needs more control over the blood collection flow rate What are the three phases of the testing process in a laboratory? Correct Answer: pre-analytical phase analytical phase post-analytical phase