NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Correct Answer Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the Correct Answer Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect Correct Answer 8-10 mL per bottle Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Correct Answer Peripheral Blood Smear What tests require fasting Correct Answer Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy When entering a patients room you should Correct Answer introduce yourself and explain procedure What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick? Correct Answer Age & developmental factors What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? Correct Answer Lumbar tap What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? Correct Answer 70% isopropyl alcohol When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? Correct Answer Going Distal If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should Correct Answer Release tourniquet If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should Correct Answer Position in supine OSHA guidelines are standards for Correct Answer Reduction of risks and injuries to employee The lavender evacuated tube contains Correct Answer EDTA Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test Correct Answer Ova and parasite test