NHA CPT 4 - ROUTINE BLOOD COLLECTIONS.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025-
2026 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE.
When should you use the syringe method? -Correct Answer: -for patients who have fragile veins
that collapse easily
What does venipuncture refer to? -Correct Answer: -blood collection
What is a dermal puncture? -Correct Answer: -capillary collection or finger stick (finger or heel)
How can you ensure accurate blood test results? -Correct Answer: -following the order of draw
What should you check on equipment when gathering supplies? -Correct Answer: -expiration
dates, package defects, and intact safety devices
It is important that all specimens are . -Correct Answer: -labeled correctly
What is another responsibility of phlebotomists beyond test accuracy? -Correct Answer: -safety
of the patient regarding bloodborne pathogens
Why should a patient have a feeling of confidence before the venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -
you should have all the supplies ready for the collection
What does ETS stand for? -Correct Answer: -evacuated tube system
What are the 8 items necessary for ETS? -Correct Answer: -gloves, isopropyl alcohol swabs or
pads, gauze pads, tape/self-adhering bandages/adhesive bandages, tourniquet, needles,
hub/adapter/needle holder, and blood collection tubes
What type of needles are used for ETS? -Correct Answer: -21 to 23 gauge and 1 to 1.5 inches long
needles
How should the safety device fit on the needle? -Correct Answer: -the safety device should
completely cover the needle after use
What gauge needle are used for routine venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -21 to 23 gauge
How long should a needle be for routine venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -1 to 1.5
What is the most common size needle? -Correct Answer: -21-gauge
What is the size of blood collection tubes for adults? -Correct Answer: -3 inches long and 1/2 to
3/4 inches wide
Why is an adult blood collection tube not used on children? -Correct Answer: -the vacuum
pressure is higher so it can collapse a child's vein
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025-
2026 ACTUAL EXAM UPDATE.
When should you use the syringe method? -Correct Answer: -for patients who have fragile veins
that collapse easily
What does venipuncture refer to? -Correct Answer: -blood collection
What is a dermal puncture? -Correct Answer: -capillary collection or finger stick (finger or heel)
How can you ensure accurate blood test results? -Correct Answer: -following the order of draw
What should you check on equipment when gathering supplies? -Correct Answer: -expiration
dates, package defects, and intact safety devices
It is important that all specimens are . -Correct Answer: -labeled correctly
What is another responsibility of phlebotomists beyond test accuracy? -Correct Answer: -safety
of the patient regarding bloodborne pathogens
Why should a patient have a feeling of confidence before the venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -
you should have all the supplies ready for the collection
What does ETS stand for? -Correct Answer: -evacuated tube system
What are the 8 items necessary for ETS? -Correct Answer: -gloves, isopropyl alcohol swabs or
pads, gauze pads, tape/self-adhering bandages/adhesive bandages, tourniquet, needles,
hub/adapter/needle holder, and blood collection tubes
What type of needles are used for ETS? -Correct Answer: -21 to 23 gauge and 1 to 1.5 inches long
needles
How should the safety device fit on the needle? -Correct Answer: -the safety device should
completely cover the needle after use
What gauge needle are used for routine venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -21 to 23 gauge
How long should a needle be for routine venipuncture? -Correct Answer: -1 to 1.5
What is the most common size needle? -Correct Answer: -21-gauge
What is the size of blood collection tubes for adults? -Correct Answer: -3 inches long and 1/2 to
3/4 inches wide
Why is an adult blood collection tube not used on children? -Correct Answer: -the vacuum
pressure is higher so it can collapse a child's vein
