NHA Certification Test PCT Questions with
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What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory?
accession number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples?
lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?
when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient?
syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take?
apply pressure after collecting the specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and there
has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture?
below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome.
What steps should the phlebotomist take?
speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is
understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a reference
laboratory in hot weather?
place in a box with cold packs and biohazard label
When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to draw
from first?
medica cubital
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC?
EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after
the needle is removed?
apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting?
verbal, wrist band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the outside
laboratory receives it?
laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What actions
should the phlebotomist take?
release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect first?
blood culture
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. What should the phlebotomist bring?
an aerobic bottle and anaerobic bottle
A phlebotomist performs a point-of-care glucose test on an outpatient. The result is in the critical
value range. What would be the appropriate action to do?
report results to patients physician
When preparing for transport, what specimen much be placed into an ice bath within 30 minutes
after collection?
arterial blood gas
After placing the tourniquet on a patient's arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots below the
tourniquet. What is the correct term for these spots?
petechiae
What is the proper cleansing procedure for routine venipuncture?
cleanse spot in outward spiral
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw and infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
What should be drawn first?
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What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory?
accession number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples?
lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose
meter?
when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient?
syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take?
apply pressure after collecting the specimen
The phlebotomist must perform a blood draw on a patient with an IV on the right side and there
has been a mastectomy on the left side. Where should the phlebotomist perform the
venipuncture?
below the IV
a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome.
What steps should the phlebotomist take?
speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is
understood
According to standard precautions what is the procedure for shipping specimens to a reference
laboratory in hot weather?
place in a box with cold packs and biohazard label
When collecting a routine blood sample, which vessels should the phlebotomist attempt to draw
from first?
medica cubital
, Before the phlebotomist performs a venipuncture, the patient warns that he is HIV positive.
According to OSHA regulations, after donning gloves, the phlebotomist should
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC?
EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after
the needle is removed?
apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released?
1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting?
verbal, wrist band
A physician orders a specimen STAT, but the phlebotomist forgets to fill out the patient ID
number. What is the appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen once the outside
laboratory receives it?
laboratory rejects the mislabeled specimen
During a venipuncture, the patient reports a sharp pain radiating down the are. What actions
should the phlebotomist take?
release tourniquet and remove needle
According to the CLSI order of draw guidelines, what tube should the phlebotomist collect first?
blood culture
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. What should the phlebotomist bring?
an aerobic bottle and anaerobic bottle
A phlebotomist performs a point-of-care glucose test on an outpatient. The result is in the critical
value range. What would be the appropriate action to do?
report results to patients physician
When preparing for transport, what specimen much be placed into an ice bath within 30 minutes
after collection?
arterial blood gas
After placing the tourniquet on a patient's arm, the phlebotomist notices small red spots below the
tourniquet. What is the correct term for these spots?
petechiae
What is the proper cleansing procedure for routine venipuncture?
cleanse spot in outward spiral
A phlebotomist receives orders to draw and infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA.
What should be drawn first?
