Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 11 pages
Exam (elaborations)

Phlebotomy National Exam (NHA) – Complete Study Guide with Questions and Answers

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 11 pages

This document is a full study guide for the NHA Phlebotomy National Exam. It includes definitions, key concepts, and practice questions with answers covering laboratory safety, venipuncture techniques, order of draw, blood tube additives, hemostasis, patient identification, and medical terminology. It also reviews hazards, infection control, legal responsibilities, and common lab tests. The material is intended to prepare students thoroughly for the NHA certification exam.

Content preview

PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM (NHA)

A primary consultant on the timing for collecting blood for DRUG levels is found in
which of the following departments? - ANS pharmacy

Agents - ANS infectious microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites

allergic reaction hazards - ANS latex sensitivity

Amount of WBCs per microliter of blood - ANS 5,000-10,000

Anemic - ANS A person who has too little hemoglobin or a decreased number
of red blood cells

another name for platelets... - ANS thrombocytes

another name for red blood cells... - ANS Erythrocytes

Another name for white blood cells... - ANS leukocytes

aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry_____ blood _______ the heart - ANS
oxygenated & away from

aortic valve - ANS semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and
aorta

APTT - ANS activated partial thromboplastin time

Average number of platelets per microliter of blood - ANS 140,000-440,000

Basal state - ANS fasted and refrained from strenuous exercise for 12 hours
prior to draw

Biologic hazard is defined as what? - ANS infectious agents that can cause
bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections

Blood Cultures (BC) - ANS ordered to detect presence of microorganisms in
blood

blood for lead levels needs to be collected in a..... - ANS tan top tube

, Blood vessels - ANS arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, superior &
inferior vena cavae

BT - ANS bleeding time

C&S - ANS culture and sensitivity

CDC - ANS Center for Disease Control AND PREVENTION

centrifuge - ANS instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning
the blood

Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - ANS Dependability, honesty,
integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills

chemical hazards is defined as what? - ANS preservatives and chemicals
used in the lab

Circulatory system function - ANS deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, &
enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be
expelled

Coagulation phase - ANS converts platelet plug to a stable fibrin clot

Cold Agglutinins are... - ANS antibodies produced in response to infection

Cold Agglutinins should be kept warm or cold? - ANS warm

common entry sites - ANS broken skin, mucous membranes, and body
systems exposed to the external environment

Common tests for a gray top tube are? - ANS Fasting blood sugar (FBS),
glucose tolerance test (GTT), Blood alcohol levels, and lactic acid measurement

Common tests for a green top tube are? - ANS Chemistry tests, STAT
electrolytes, carboxyhemoglobin

Common tests for a lavender - ANS CBC, WBC differential count, hemoglobin
and hematocrit, ESR, sickle cell screening

Common tests for a red top tube consist of what? - ANS SERUM chemistry
tests, serology tests, and blood bank

Common tests for a tiger top tube are? - ANS most chemistry tests

Document information

Uploaded on
September 11, 2025
Number of pages
11
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$9.49

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
FLYINGHIGHER
4.1
(1282)
Sold
6303
Followers
5532
Items
5335
Last sold
1 week ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions