NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and
pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick? - Age
& developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - Position in supine
, OSHA guidelines are standards for - Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first - Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - The composition of
compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done - PT must
document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - A female PT should collect
the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - Osteomyelitis
With Correct Answers
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - 8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and
pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or stick? - Age
& developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - 70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should - Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - Position in supine
, OSHA guidelines are standards for - Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first - Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - The composition of
compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done - PT must
document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes - A female PT should collect
the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to - Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is - 2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? - Osteomyelitis
