NHA Phlebotomy practice exam

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? - Answer - Sodium fluoride A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the technician ask? - Answer - "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth" Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - Answer - A transfusion reaction A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following complications? - Answer - Hemolysis According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their phlebotomist at no cost? - Answer - Hepatitis B During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions? - Answer - Syncope A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for venipuncture? - Answer - Green, lavender, grey Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? - Answer - Hand immobilizer A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? - Answer - Ask the patient to make a fist Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? - Answer - Using an incorrect needle gauge A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order? - Answer - assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? - Answer - Patients infor