NHA CPT Exam Study Questions 2025
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Q: For an older pt. Who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy tech should
select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture? - ANSWER Dorsal
veins
A phleb tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures? - ANSWER 36 - 38 *C
For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy tech follow chain of
custody guidelines? - ANSWER Paternity testing
To prevent hospital acquired infections, a phlebotomy tech should clean items
that have been contaminated by blood with a 1:10 dilution of which of the
following substances and water? - ANSWER Sodium hypochlorite
Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy tech
place in an ice bath within 30 min after collection? - ANSWER Arterial blood gas
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-
employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to
the technician that tampering has possible occured? - ANSWER The temp of the
specimen is 30* C (86*F)
A phlebotomy tech must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements
when performing a venipuncture? - ANSWER Wear gloves when contact with
blood is anticipated
A phlebotomy tech should identify that which of the following additives is used to
prevent the breakdown of glucose? - ANSWER Sodium fluoride
An unconscious pt. is brought to the emergency department, and several blood
tests are ordered. A phlebotomy tech should collect the pt.s blood because he
has received which of the following types of consent? - ANSWER implied
consent
, A phlebotomy tech should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a
specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER Accession number
A phlebotomy tech is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of
the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER Use enough soap to
form a lather
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician document
the total volume of blood drawn from a pt.? - ANSWER To determine if the pt. is
at risk of developing iatrogenic anemia
A phlebotomy technician is preparing several specimens for transport to the
facility's laboratory. Which of the following specimens should the tech protect
from bright light by placing it in amber/brown biohazard bag for transport? -
ANSWER Vitamin B6
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a pt. who is
allergic to alcohol. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the
technician use to prepare the insertion site - ANSWER Chlorhexidine
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the
trough level of a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which of
the following times? - ANSWER Within 15 min before the pt. receives the next
dose of medication
A phlebotomy tech is reviewing a lab requisition before obtaining blood
specimens from a pt. The tech should verify that the requisition includes which
of the following information?` - ANSWER A specimen identification code
A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple blood
assays. The tech should fill the tube that has which of the following additives
first? - ANSWER Sodium citrate
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy tech
mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANSWER A transfusion reaction
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech
notices that the pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's provided
ID. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER Contact the
ordering provider to correct the requisition form
When should a phlebotomy tech perform external liquid controls for quality
control on a CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test? - ANSWER When a new lot
of number or kit is opened
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Q: For an older pt. Who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy tech should
select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture? - ANSWER Dorsal
veins
A phleb tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures? - ANSWER 36 - 38 *C
For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy tech follow chain of
custody guidelines? - ANSWER Paternity testing
To prevent hospital acquired infections, a phlebotomy tech should clean items
that have been contaminated by blood with a 1:10 dilution of which of the
following substances and water? - ANSWER Sodium hypochlorite
Prior to transport, which of the following specimens should a phlebotomy tech
place in an ice bath within 30 min after collection? - ANSWER Arterial blood gas
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-
employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate to
the technician that tampering has possible occured? - ANSWER The temp of the
specimen is 30* C (86*F)
A phlebotomy tech must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements
when performing a venipuncture? - ANSWER Wear gloves when contact with
blood is anticipated
A phlebotomy tech should identify that which of the following additives is used to
prevent the breakdown of glucose? - ANSWER Sodium fluoride
An unconscious pt. is brought to the emergency department, and several blood
tests are ordered. A phlebotomy tech should collect the pt.s blood because he
has received which of the following types of consent? - ANSWER implied
consent
, A phlebotomy tech should identify that which of the following is an identifier for a
specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER Accession number
A phlebotomy tech is washing her hands at the beginning of her shift. Which of
the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER Use enough soap to
form a lather
For which of the following reasons should a phlebotomy technician document
the total volume of blood drawn from a pt.? - ANSWER To determine if the pt. is
at risk of developing iatrogenic anemia
A phlebotomy technician is preparing several specimens for transport to the
facility's laboratory. Which of the following specimens should the tech protect
from bright light by placing it in amber/brown biohazard bag for transport? -
ANSWER Vitamin B6
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a pt. who is
allergic to alcohol. Which of the following antiseptic solutions should the
technician use to prepare the insertion site - ANSWER Chlorhexidine
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the
trough level of a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which of
the following times? - ANSWER Within 15 min before the pt. receives the next
dose of medication
A phlebotomy tech is reviewing a lab requisition before obtaining blood
specimens from a pt. The tech should verify that the requisition includes which
of the following information?` - ANSWER A specimen identification code
A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple blood
assays. The tech should fill the tube that has which of the following additives
first? - ANSWER Sodium citrate
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy tech
mislabeling a blood bank specimen? - ANSWER A transfusion reaction
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech
notices that the pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's provided
ID. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER Contact the
ordering provider to correct the requisition form
When should a phlebotomy tech perform external liquid controls for quality
control on a CLIA-waived glucose point-of-care test? - ANSWER When a new lot
of number or kit is opened
