NHA Phlebotomy certification EXAM Newest
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
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1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER-36-38
degrees C
2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert tube - ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge
3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?
a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - ANSWER-d. Place
specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice)
The sweat electrolyte test is used in the diagnosis of;
a. multiple sclerosis.
b. cystic fibrosis.
c. muscular dystrophy.
d. electrolyte imbalance. - ANSWER-b. cystic fibrosis.
,The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the
patient:
a. has low blood pressure.
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin.
d. both B and C - ANSWER-d. both B and C
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin
. Which of the following pairings is incorrect?
a. Thumb and calluses
b. Index finger and increased nerve endings
c. Third finger and increased possibility of bone puncture
d. Fifth finger and decreased tissue mass - ANSWER-c. Third finger and increased
possibility of bone puncture
. Lavender stopper tubes can be used for all of the following except:
a. coagulation tests.
b. platelet counts.
c. differential counts.
d. hematocrits. - ANSWER-a. coagulation tests.
The most economical and safest method for performing routine venipuncture is the
use of:
a. butterflies.
,b. plastic syringes.
c. glass syringes.
d. evacuated tubes - ANSWER-d. evacuated tubes.
. An elevated bilirubin might indicate a disorder of the:
a. heart.
b. kidney.
c. brain.
d. liver. - ANSWER-d. liver.
Areas that should be avoided for venipuncture include all of the following except:
a. hematomas.
b. deep cephalic veins.
c. sclerosed veins.
d. tattoos. - ANSWER-b. deep cephalic veins.
. To produce a rounded drop of blood, finger punctures should be made:
a. on the index finger.
b. on the fingerprint.
c. before the alcohol is dry.
d. across the fingerprint. - ANSWER-d. across the fingerprint.
Using a small-gauge needle with a large evacuated tube can cause:
a. a hematoma.
b. petechiae.
, c. hemolysis.
d. patient discomfort. - ANSWER-c. hemolysis
An unexpected patient death that is not related to the patient's illness is termed a:
a. root cause.
b. human error.
c. sentinel event.
d. professional liability. - ANSWER-c. sentinel event.
The maximum safe length of lancets used for heel puncture is:
a. 1.5 mm.
b. 2.0 mm.
c. 2.75 mm.
d. 3.4 mm. - ANSWER-b. 2.0 mm.
The main organ(s) of the integumentary system is (are) the:
a. nails.
b. hair.
c. skin.
d. sweat glands. - ANSWER-c. skin.
. If a patient refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should:
a. send another phlebotomist to collect the specimen.
b. report the situation to the nursing station.
c. return the requisition form to the laboratory.
2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)|Brand New Version!
1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER-36-38
degrees C
2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert tube - ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge
3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen?
a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - ANSWER-d. Place
specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice)
The sweat electrolyte test is used in the diagnosis of;
a. multiple sclerosis.
b. cystic fibrosis.
c. muscular dystrophy.
d. electrolyte imbalance. - ANSWER-b. cystic fibrosis.
,The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop bleeding when the
patient:
a. has low blood pressure.
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin.
d. both B and C - ANSWER-d. both B and C
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin
. Which of the following pairings is incorrect?
a. Thumb and calluses
b. Index finger and increased nerve endings
c. Third finger and increased possibility of bone puncture
d. Fifth finger and decreased tissue mass - ANSWER-c. Third finger and increased
possibility of bone puncture
. Lavender stopper tubes can be used for all of the following except:
a. coagulation tests.
b. platelet counts.
c. differential counts.
d. hematocrits. - ANSWER-a. coagulation tests.
The most economical and safest method for performing routine venipuncture is the
use of:
a. butterflies.
,b. plastic syringes.
c. glass syringes.
d. evacuated tubes - ANSWER-d. evacuated tubes.
. An elevated bilirubin might indicate a disorder of the:
a. heart.
b. kidney.
c. brain.
d. liver. - ANSWER-d. liver.
Areas that should be avoided for venipuncture include all of the following except:
a. hematomas.
b. deep cephalic veins.
c. sclerosed veins.
d. tattoos. - ANSWER-b. deep cephalic veins.
. To produce a rounded drop of blood, finger punctures should be made:
a. on the index finger.
b. on the fingerprint.
c. before the alcohol is dry.
d. across the fingerprint. - ANSWER-d. across the fingerprint.
Using a small-gauge needle with a large evacuated tube can cause:
a. a hematoma.
b. petechiae.
, c. hemolysis.
d. patient discomfort. - ANSWER-c. hemolysis
An unexpected patient death that is not related to the patient's illness is termed a:
a. root cause.
b. human error.
c. sentinel event.
d. professional liability. - ANSWER-c. sentinel event.
The maximum safe length of lancets used for heel puncture is:
a. 1.5 mm.
b. 2.0 mm.
c. 2.75 mm.
d. 3.4 mm. - ANSWER-b. 2.0 mm.
The main organ(s) of the integumentary system is (are) the:
a. nails.
b. hair.
c. skin.
d. sweat glands. - ANSWER-c. skin.
. If a patient refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should:
a. send another phlebotomist to collect the specimen.
b. report the situation to the nursing station.
c. return the requisition form to the laboratory.
