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NHA Phlebotomy Exam bank
Questions With Revised Answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - answers✔✔Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -
answers✔✔Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
answers✔✔8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - answers✔✔Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - answers✔✔Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - answers✔✔introduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - answers✔✔Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -
answers✔✔Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - answers✔✔70%
isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
answers✔✔Going Distal
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If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
answers✔✔Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - answers✔✔Position in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - answers✔✔Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - answers✔✔EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -
answers✔✔Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - answers✔✔A
light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
answers✔✔Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
answers✔✔The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done
- answers✔✔PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - answers✔✔Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - answers✔✔Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - answers✔✔A
female PT should collect the specimen