NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS

NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following blood specimen test are photosensitive and should be protected from the light? A. Gastrin B. Ammonia C. Pyruvate D. Bilirubin D. Bilirubin A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which of the following? A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old B. The circles on the filter paper must be at least half filled C. The first drop of blood of blood immediately following the puncture must be included D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA-waived procedure? A. Document quality control results B. Report results immediately to CLA C. Transport specimens within 24 hr. D. Process a specimen within 1 hour of collection A. Document quality control results Which of the following blood components is needed for homeostasis to take place. A. Erythrocytes B. Leukocytes C. Neutrophils D. Thrombocytes A. Erythrocytes A phlebotomist should identify that which of the following over-the-counter products taken by a patient by a patient can affect a liver function panel? A. Zinc B. Acetaminophen C. Ibuprofen D. Melatonin C. Ibuprofen A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from a patient using the aseptic technique. Which of the following cleansing agents should the phlebotomist use? A. Povidone-iodine B. Hand Sanitizer C. 70% isopropyl alcohol D. 10% chlorine bleach solution C. 70% isopropyl alcohol A phlebotomist is called to the emergency department to draw blood from a patient who is in critical condition. Which of the following is the applicable consent for this procedure A. Informed B. Implied C. Expressed D. Written B. Implied A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant A. The medial or lateral areas of the heel B. The central area of the heel C. The medial or lateral area of the fingertip D. The central area of the fingertip A. The medial or lateral areas of the heel Which of the following criteria is acceptable in determining the quality of a peripheral blood smear A. Covers a quarter of the slide B. A well-defined edge C. Covers the entire slide D. A feathered edge D. a feathered edge There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer to for directions to clean up the spill? A. CLIA B. OSHA C. SDS D. CDC C. SDS When preparing for a blood smear, which of the following should a phlebotomist use to ensure the best test result A. venous blood from an EDTA tube B. Venous blood from a sodium citrate tube C. Venous blood from a fluoride tube D. Venous blood from a heparin tube A. Venous blood from an EDTA tube Which of the following refers to the process of cleaning up a blood specimen spill on a counter? A. Neutralization B. Disinfection C. Contamination D. Sterilization B. Disinfection Which of the is a phlebotomist required to document on a CBC specimen label? A. Patients insurance provider name B. phlebotomist full name C. Phlebotomist cert number D. Patients identification number D. Patients identification number A phlebotomist is required to use the sharps container to dispose of which of the following items after performing a capillary collection? A. Lancet B. Used gauze C. Microtainer tube D. Alcohol wipe A. Lancet Failure to demonstrate proper care that results in an injury tp another person is an example of A. Assault B. Battery C. Negligence D. Fraud C. Negligence A phlebotomist should use a blood transfer device with which of the following methods of blood collection? A. Winged infusion B. Syringe C. Evacuated tube system D. Capillary puncture B. Syringe How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma A. SST in the collection tube indicated plasma B. Sodium fluoride in the collection tube indicated serum C. Sodium citrate in the collection tube indicates serum D. EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma D. EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma Which of the following is used to stabilize a patients arm during a venipuncture A. Arm restraints B. A blood pressure cuff C. A phlebotomy wedge D. A phlebotomy cart C. A phlebotomy wedge