NHA Certification Test PCT Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER✔✔-accession
number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWER✔✔-lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter?
- ANSWER✔✔-when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER✔✔-syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWER✔✔-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? -
ANSWER✔✔-below the IV
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, a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome. What
steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-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 - ANSWER✔✔-
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - ANSWER✔✔-
EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the
needle is removed? - ANSWER✔✔-apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released? -
ANSWER✔✔-1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWER✔✔-verbal, wrist
band
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2025 Questions and Answers
What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? - ANSWER✔✔-accession
number
What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? - ANSWER✔✔-lavender
When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter?
- ANSWER✔✔-when patient is tested
During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most
likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER✔✔-syncope
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. What is an appropriate
action for the phlebotomist to take? - ANSWER✔✔-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? -
ANSWER✔✔-below the IV
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, a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Downs' syndrome. What
steps should the phlebotomist take? - ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-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? - ANSWER✔✔-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 - ANSWER✔✔-
perform the venipuncture
tubes with what additives should be used when collecting a sample for a CBC? - ANSWER✔✔-
EDTA
What is the best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from the venipuncture site after the
needle is removed? - ANSWER✔✔-apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissue
A phlebotomist is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the tourniquet be released? -
ANSWER✔✔-1 to 2 minutes
What is an appropriate form of identification in the inpatient setting? - ANSWER✔✔-verbal, wrist
band
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