NHA CPT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
Correct Questions And Answers
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs'
Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? Correct Answers
Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do
first? Correct Answers Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? Correct Answers Apply
pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of
reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum? Correct Answers SST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must
submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell
the patient? Correct Answers "As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your
body. We will need to submit it right away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must
be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse
the site for a dermal puncture? Correct Answers Potassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls
the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist bring? Correct Answers An aerobic and an anaerobic bottle
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which
results have priority? Correct Answers Pre-surgical test results are a priority to report,
because the results may alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? Correct Answers Shaking the
collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing
hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?
Correct Answers Send the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should... Correct Answers perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary
meatus in a clean-catch urine collection Correct Answers Benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect
a PT/PTT test? Correct Answers Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the
glucose meter? Correct Answers When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first? Correct Answers O2 levels. The
infant may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels
as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the
correct procedure for collecting the blood? Correct Answers Saturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? Correct Answers Green,
lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of...
Correct Answers an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble? Correct Answers Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are
ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most
appropriate? Correct Answers Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get
the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which
of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? Correct Answers Release the
tourniquet and remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was
the specimen rejected. Correct Answers The specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from
the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? Correct Answers Apply pressure to
prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
Correct Questions And Answers
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs'
Syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take? Correct Answers
Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do
first? Correct Answers Confirm the correct identity of the patient
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take? Correct Answers Apply
pressure after collecting the specimen. The development of petechiae is a sign of
reduced platelet function and carries an increased risk of bleeding.
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that
requires serum? Correct Answers SST
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must
submit a semen sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell
the patient? Correct Answers "As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your
body. We will need to submit it right away for testing." Semen samples for fertility must
be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hr of collection and kept at body temperature.
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse
the site for a dermal puncture? Correct Answers Potassium
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls
the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist bring? Correct Answers An aerobic and an anaerobic bottle
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which
results have priority? Correct Answers Pre-surgical test results are a priority to report,
because the results may alter how or if a surgery is performed.
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen? Correct Answers Shaking the
collection tube vigorously. This will cause the red blood cells to rupture, causing
hemolysis.
Which of the following is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?
Correct Answers Send the results to the physician in a marked envelope.
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns the he is HIV
positive. According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist
should... Correct Answers perform the venipuncture as normal per OSHA regulations.
Which of the following is an appropriate cleanser for cleansing around the urinary
meatus in a clean-catch urine collection Correct Answers Benzalkonium chloride
The phlebotomist should use a tube with which of the following anticoagulants to collect
a PT/PTT test? Correct Answers Sodium citrate
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the
glucose meter? Correct Answers When a patient is tested
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin,
and DNA. Which of the following should be drawn first? Correct Answers O2 levels. The
infant may cry due to the draw, so every attempt must be made to collect the O2 levels
as close to resting as possible.
After performing a heel puncture for neonatal screening, which of the following is the
correct procedure for collecting the blood? Correct Answers Saturate each circle.
Which of the following indicates the correct order of draw? Correct Answers Green,
lavender, gray
The order of draw for capillary collections is different than venipuncture because of...
Correct Answers an increased rate of coagulation
A phlebotomist is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following should the
phlebotomist assemble? Correct Answers Winged infusion set and adapter
A patient comes in to find out his test results. The phlebotomist notices the results are
ready and verifies the patient's identity. Which of the following actions is most
appropriate? Correct Answers Inform the patient to contact the ordering physician to get
the results
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the arm. Which
of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? Correct Answers Release the
tourniquet and remove the needle
A blood specimen was rejected by the laboratory with the abbreviation QNS. Why was
the specimen rejected. Correct Answers The specimen was insufficient
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from
the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? Correct Answers Apply pressure to
prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
