NHA Phlebotomy Exam / 111 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS /
ALREADY GRADED A
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - AnswerMedian Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -
AnswerLancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
Answer8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - AnswerPeripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - AnswerGlucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin &
mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - Answerintroduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel
or stick? - AnswerAge & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -
AnswerLumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
Answer70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
AnswerGoing Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
AnswerRelease tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - AnswerPosition in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - AnswerReduction of risks and injuries to
employee
, The lavender evacuated tube contains - AnswerEDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -
AnswerOva and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -
AnswerA light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected
first - AnswerCultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
AnswerThe composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done - AnswerPT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine
prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - AnswerName and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - AnswerPrecaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - AnswerA
female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
AnswerObtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - Answer2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
AnswerOsteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
AnswerTo monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
AnswerDraw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - AnswerFor ABG
analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - AnswerPatient finishes drinking glucose solution
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS /
ALREADY GRADED A
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - AnswerMedian Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -
AnswerLancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
Answer8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - AnswerPeripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - AnswerGlucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin &
mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - Answerintroduce yourself and explain
procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel
or stick? - AnswerAge & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -
AnswerLumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
Answer70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
AnswerGoing Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
AnswerRelease tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - AnswerPosition in
supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - AnswerReduction of risks and injuries to
employee
, The lavender evacuated tube contains - AnswerEDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -
AnswerOva and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -
AnswerA light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected
first - AnswerCultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
AnswerThe composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done - AnswerPT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine
prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - AnswerName and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - AnswerPrecaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - AnswerA
female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
AnswerObtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - Answer2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
AnswerOsteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
AnswerTo monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
AnswerDraw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting - AnswerFor ABG
analysis
The timing for a GTT begins when - AnswerPatient finishes drinking glucose solution
