NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION
EXAM2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
, What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER36-38 degrees C
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 - ANSWERb. Incorrect needle gauge
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) - ANSWERd. Place specimen in
ice water slurry (or a cup of ice)
The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10
month old. Where should you collect it from? - ANSWERheel
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? - ANSWERImplied consent
Why should phlebotomists document the volume of blood drawn from
a patient? - ANSWERIatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much taken
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with
severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? - ANSWERSpeak with the
patient guardian before performing venipuncture to ensure the patient understands
A 69-year-old unconscious patient is brought to the ER. Several blood
tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - ANSWERImplied consent
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? -
ANSWERLabel specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
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? -
ANSWERDon't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient
Which is the appropriate form of identification in an inpatient setting? - ANSWERVerbal
and wrist band
EXAM2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
, What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER36-38 degrees C
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 - ANSWERb. Incorrect needle gauge
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) - ANSWERd. Place specimen in
ice water slurry (or a cup of ice)
The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10
month old. Where should you collect it from? - ANSWERheel
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? - ANSWERImplied consent
Why should phlebotomists document the volume of blood drawn from
a patient? - ANSWERIatrogenic anemia could be a result of too much taken
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with
severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? - ANSWERSpeak with the
patient guardian before performing venipuncture to ensure the patient understands
A 69-year-old unconscious patient is brought to the ER. Several blood
tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - ANSWERImplied consent
Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? -
ANSWERLabel specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
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? -
ANSWERDon't draw until nurse puts an armband on patient
Which is the appropriate form of identification in an inpatient setting? - ANSWERVerbal
and wrist band
