NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⫸ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
⫸ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
⫸ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
⫸ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
⫸ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
⫸ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
⫸ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
, ⫸ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
⫸ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
⫸ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes
out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
⫸ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should
Answer: Position in supine
⫸ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
⫸ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
⫸ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting
what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
⫸ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⫸ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
⫸ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
⫸ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
⫸ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol,
vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
⫸ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
⫸ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
⫸ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
, ⫸ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
⫸ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
⫸ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes
out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
⫸ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should
Answer: Position in supine
⫸ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
⫸ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
⫸ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting
what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
⫸ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
