NAH practice test exam 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? ...ANSWER...speak with the patients guardian before
performing the venupuncture to ensure the explanation is understood.
which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do
first? ...ANSWER...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? ...ANSWER...apply pressure after collecting the
specimen
which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires
serum? ...ANSWER...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? ...ANSWER...as
soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. we will need to submit it right away for
testing.
which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal puncture. ...ANSWER...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? ...ANSWER...an aerobic bottle and a anaerobic bottle.
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