NPS Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
what is the effect of light exposure on certain blood samples - ANS-degradation of
bilirubin
what is the primary role of engineering controls in phlebotomy - ANS-to eliminate or
minimize exposure to hazards
What should be avoided to prevent hemoconcentration during blood collection? - ANS-
Leaving the tourniquet on too long or securing it too tightly
What is the purpose of a sharps container? - ANS-To safely dispose of sharp objects
like needles
Which department in the lab is responsible for obtaining, storing, and processing whole
and processed blood for transfusions? - ANS-Blood Bank Department
RBC stands for: - ANS-Red Blood Count
What can cause specimen rejection due to temperature effects? - ANS-Room
temperature affecting specimen components
Which of the following is NOT a method of breaking the chain of infection? - ANS-Using
expired disinfectants
Which term defines the highest level of patient care to combat malpractice? - ANS-
Standard of Care
Why is it important not to touch the venipuncture site after preparing it for blood culture
collection? - ANS-To maintain asepsis
What should be done if a specimen is collected in the wrong tube? - ANS-The specimen
should be rejected and recollected correctly.
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step should be: - ANS-Proper
patient identification
Which organization approves the equipment used to meet OSHA standards? - ANS-
FDA
, What is the correct action if blood flow stops during a draw? - ANS-Make adjustments
such as trying a smaller tube or loosening the tourniquet
This department performs cross-matching tests to determine if a donor is a match for
the recipient of any blood product. - ANS-Blood Bank
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act enacted in 2003 that guarantees,
among many other things, a patient's privacy goes by a shorter name: - ANS-HIPAA
Why should blood cultures be protected from light? - ANS-To prevent the degradation of
light-sensitive components like bilirubin
How should you handle a blood culture bottle after collecting a sample? - ANS-Label it
and send it to the lab immediately
Selecting the wrong tubes for a test is an example of: - ANS-Indirect harm
What color topped tubes in the lavender topped tube being replaced by? - ANS-Pink
What should be done if a blood spill occurs on a countertop? - ANS-Clean it
immediately using appropriate disinfectants
What is the recommended procedure if you suspect a blood sample is contaminated? -
ANS-Discard the sample and collect a new one
What should you always do before going on a break from the lab? - ANS-Wash your
hands
What is the primary concern when a patient is undergoing brachytherapy? - ANS-
Limiting radiation exposure
Petechiae is an indicator of _____________. - ANS-both platelet issues and capillary
problems
A drop of infected blood being passed from one location to another via equipment such
as your blood drawing tray is an example of what? - ANS-Indirect transmission
Which of these tests are part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel? -
ANS-Both Glycohemoglobin & Fructosamine
What is the primary reason for using a sterile needle for each patient? - ANS-To prevent
transmission of infections
This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through the body. - ANS-
Ventricular Assist Device
Solutions
what is the effect of light exposure on certain blood samples - ANS-degradation of
bilirubin
what is the primary role of engineering controls in phlebotomy - ANS-to eliminate or
minimize exposure to hazards
What should be avoided to prevent hemoconcentration during blood collection? - ANS-
Leaving the tourniquet on too long or securing it too tightly
What is the purpose of a sharps container? - ANS-To safely dispose of sharp objects
like needles
Which department in the lab is responsible for obtaining, storing, and processing whole
and processed blood for transfusions? - ANS-Blood Bank Department
RBC stands for: - ANS-Red Blood Count
What can cause specimen rejection due to temperature effects? - ANS-Room
temperature affecting specimen components
Which of the following is NOT a method of breaking the chain of infection? - ANS-Using
expired disinfectants
Which term defines the highest level of patient care to combat malpractice? - ANS-
Standard of Care
Why is it important not to touch the venipuncture site after preparing it for blood culture
collection? - ANS-To maintain asepsis
What should be done if a specimen is collected in the wrong tube? - ANS-The specimen
should be rejected and recollected correctly.
Right after introducing yourself to a patient, your first step should be: - ANS-Proper
patient identification
Which organization approves the equipment used to meet OSHA standards? - ANS-
FDA
, What is the correct action if blood flow stops during a draw? - ANS-Make adjustments
such as trying a smaller tube or loosening the tourniquet
This department performs cross-matching tests to determine if a donor is a match for
the recipient of any blood product. - ANS-Blood Bank
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act enacted in 2003 that guarantees,
among many other things, a patient's privacy goes by a shorter name: - ANS-HIPAA
Why should blood cultures be protected from light? - ANS-To prevent the degradation of
light-sensitive components like bilirubin
How should you handle a blood culture bottle after collecting a sample? - ANS-Label it
and send it to the lab immediately
Selecting the wrong tubes for a test is an example of: - ANS-Indirect harm
What color topped tubes in the lavender topped tube being replaced by? - ANS-Pink
What should be done if a blood spill occurs on a countertop? - ANS-Clean it
immediately using appropriate disinfectants
What is the recommended procedure if you suspect a blood sample is contaminated? -
ANS-Discard the sample and collect a new one
What should you always do before going on a break from the lab? - ANS-Wash your
hands
What is the primary concern when a patient is undergoing brachytherapy? - ANS-
Limiting radiation exposure
Petechiae is an indicator of _____________. - ANS-both platelet issues and capillary
problems
A drop of infected blood being passed from one location to another via equipment such
as your blood drawing tray is an example of what? - ANS-Indirect transmission
Which of these tests are part of both the diabetic panel and the blood sugar panel? -
ANS-Both Glycohemoglobin & Fructosamine
What is the primary reason for using a sterile needle for each patient? - ANS-To prevent
transmission of infections
This is a pump that increases the amount of blood flow through the body. - ANS-
Ventricular Assist Device
