NHA Phlebotomy certification
EXAM2024/2025-Graded A
36-38 degrees C - correct Answer-What temperature should a semen sample be
transported?
b. Incorrect needle gauge - correct Answer-Which of the following would result in a
grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying a tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert the tube
d. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or a cup of ice) - correct Answer-Which of the
following is the proper procedure after collecting
ammonia specimen?
a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or a cup of ice)
heel - correct Answer-The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy
10
month old. Where should you collect it from?
Implied consent - correct Answer-A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a
patient in hospital/
The patient extends his arm and turns his head away. Which consent does
this indicate?
Iatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much taken - correct Answer-Why should
phlebotomists document the volume of blood drawn from
a patient?
Speak with the patient guardian before performing venipuncture to ensure the patient
understands - correct Answer-A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a
patient with
severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take?
Implied consent - correct Answer-A 69-year-old unconscious patient is brought to the
ER. Several blood
, tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under
Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient - correct Answer-Which
of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?
Don't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient - correct Answer-Before collecting
blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices
there's no wristband on the wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do?
Verbal and wrist band - correct Answer-Which is the appropriate form of identification in
an inpatient setting?
Lavender and red - correct Answer-WBC, RBC, and Electrolytes are ordered. Which
tubes are used for
capillary?
The specimen had insufficient (not enough) blood - correct Answer-A blood specimen is
rejected by the lab with QNS as the reason. Why?
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues - correct Answer-Which of
the following is the best method to prevent internal or
external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?
Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen - correct Answer-A physician orders a STAT but
the phlebotomist forgets to fill out
the patient ID number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled
specimen when received in the lab?
A technical phlebotomy supervisor - correct Answer-To whom does the phlebotomist
report?
Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) FDA - correct Answer-What two
government agencies administer CLIA?
No, it's a not for profit organization - correct Answer-Is the Joint Commission a non-
profit organization?
1973 by the American Hospital Association. - correct Answer-In what year and by what
organization was The Patient's Bill of Rights initiated?
When you explain the procedure to the patient and they give you verbal or written
permission to proceed - correct Answer-What is informed consent?
EXAM2024/2025-Graded A
36-38 degrees C - correct Answer-What temperature should a semen sample be
transported?
b. Incorrect needle gauge - correct Answer-Which of the following would result in a
grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying a tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert the tube
d. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or a cup of ice) - correct Answer-Which of the
following is the proper procedure after collecting
ammonia specimen?
a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in ice water slurry (or a cup of ice)
heel - correct Answer-The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy
10
month old. Where should you collect it from?
Implied consent - correct Answer-A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a
patient in hospital/
The patient extends his arm and turns his head away. Which consent does
this indicate?
Iatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much taken - correct Answer-Why should
phlebotomists document the volume of blood drawn from
a patient?
Speak with the patient guardian before performing venipuncture to ensure the patient
understands - correct Answer-A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a
patient with
severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take?
Implied consent - correct Answer-A 69-year-old unconscious patient is brought to the
ER. Several blood
, tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under
Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient - correct Answer-Which
of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens?
Don't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient - correct Answer-Before collecting
blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices
there's no wristband on the wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do?
Verbal and wrist band - correct Answer-Which is the appropriate form of identification in
an inpatient setting?
Lavender and red - correct Answer-WBC, RBC, and Electrolytes are ordered. Which
tubes are used for
capillary?
The specimen had insufficient (not enough) blood - correct Answer-A blood specimen is
rejected by the lab with QNS as the reason. Why?
Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues - correct Answer-Which of
the following is the best method to prevent internal or
external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed?
Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen - correct Answer-A physician orders a STAT but
the phlebotomist forgets to fill out
the patient ID number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled
specimen when received in the lab?
A technical phlebotomy supervisor - correct Answer-To whom does the phlebotomist
report?
Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) FDA - correct Answer-What two
government agencies administer CLIA?
No, it's a not for profit organization - correct Answer-Is the Joint Commission a non-
profit organization?
1973 by the American Hospital Association. - correct Answer-In what year and by what
organization was The Patient's Bill of Rights initiated?
When you explain the procedure to the patient and they give you verbal or written
permission to proceed - correct Answer-What is informed consent?
