NHA Phlebotomy Exam Practice
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What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANS>> Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the
- ANS>> Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to
collect - ANS>> 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANS>> Peripheral Blood
Smear
When entering a patients room you should - ANS>> introduce yourself and
explain procedure
What tests require fasting - ANS>> Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary
collection by heel or stick? - ANS>> Age & developmental factors
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen?
- ANS>> Going Distal
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen?
- ANS>> Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
ANS>> 70% isopropyl alcohol
, If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT
should - ANS>> Release tourniquet
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins
- ANS>> A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should
be collected first - ANS>> Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data
sheet) - ANS>> The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law
what must be done - ANS>> PT must document the process of cleansing
the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANS>> Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANS>> Precaution gown and gloves must
be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
ANS>> A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
ANS>> Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
ANS>> 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
ANS>> Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of
care testing - ANS>> To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
ANS>> Draw from opposite arm
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What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANS>> Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the
- ANS>> Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to
collect - ANS>> 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANS>> Peripheral Blood
Smear
When entering a patients room you should - ANS>> introduce yourself and
explain procedure
What tests require fasting - ANS>> Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary
collection by heel or stick? - ANS>> Age & developmental factors
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen?
- ANS>> Going Distal
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen?
- ANS>> Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
ANS>> 70% isopropyl alcohol
, If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT
should - ANS>> Release tourniquet
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins
- ANS>> A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should
be collected first - ANS>> Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data
sheet) - ANS>> The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law
what must be done - ANS>> PT must document the process of cleansing
the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANS>> Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANS>> Precaution gown and gloves must
be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
ANS>> A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
ANS>> Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
ANS>> 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
ANS>> Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of
care testing - ANS>> To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
ANS>> Draw from opposite arm
