NHA CPT Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE?
A. Mask, gloves, gown
B. Gloves, gown, mask
C. Gown, mask, gloves
D. Mask, gown, gloves - ANSWER✔✔-Gown, mask, gloves
An incidient reporting system should include which of the following?
A. Potential causes
B. Details of the incident
C. Management of adverse events
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
Which of the following is a National Patient Safety Goal(s)?
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,A. ID patient correctly
B. Prevent infection
C. Improve communication
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
When should a sharps container be disposed of?
A. Never
B. After 1/2 full
C. When it's 3/4 full
D. Completely full - ANSWER✔✔-When it's 3/4 full
Which of the following is not required on a correctly completed requisition?
A. Test(s) ordered
B. Patient history
C. Priority status
D. Patient number - ANSWER✔✔-Patient history
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,The process of maintaining control of a specimen from the point of collection until testing is
complete is referred to as what? - ANSWER✔✔-Chain of custody
Workplace safety in a lab is governed by which agency? - ANSWER✔✔-OSHA
Prior to drawing from a sleeping patient, what should be done?
A. Check their medical chart
B. Gently wake them, when they're ready request they provide ID
C. Verify armband and proceed with draw
D. Leave the room and return later - ANSWER✔✔-Gently wake them, have them provide ID
What action can prevent bruises from forming due to a blood draw?
A. Applying heat
B. Applying firm pressure after and keeping a bandage on for several hours
C. Taking ibuprofen
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-Applying pressure
Which of the following draws can be collected after a gray top tube is drawn?
A. Blood cultures
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, B. Heparin rubes
C. Sodium citrate tubes
D. None of the above - ANSWER✔✔-None - gray is the last
Which of the following would NOT be required for a finger stick?
A. Alcohol wipes
B. Gauze
C. Micro containers
D. Syringe - ANSWER✔✔-Syringe
What sites should venipuncture not be performed on? - ANSWER✔✔-Sites with scar tissue,
vascular grafts, or hematomas present
The additive 3.2% sodium citrate results in what? - ANSWER✔✔-The prevention of clotting by
binding calcium
Which test order should be given the most priority?
A. Timed
B. STAT
C. Urgent
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Answers
What is the proper sequence for putting on PPE?
A. Mask, gloves, gown
B. Gloves, gown, mask
C. Gown, mask, gloves
D. Mask, gown, gloves - ANSWER✔✔-Gown, mask, gloves
An incidient reporting system should include which of the following?
A. Potential causes
B. Details of the incident
C. Management of adverse events
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
Which of the following is a National Patient Safety Goal(s)?
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,A. ID patient correctly
B. Prevent infection
C. Improve communication
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-All of the above
When should a sharps container be disposed of?
A. Never
B. After 1/2 full
C. When it's 3/4 full
D. Completely full - ANSWER✔✔-When it's 3/4 full
Which of the following is not required on a correctly completed requisition?
A. Test(s) ordered
B. Patient history
C. Priority status
D. Patient number - ANSWER✔✔-Patient history
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,The process of maintaining control of a specimen from the point of collection until testing is
complete is referred to as what? - ANSWER✔✔-Chain of custody
Workplace safety in a lab is governed by which agency? - ANSWER✔✔-OSHA
Prior to drawing from a sleeping patient, what should be done?
A. Check their medical chart
B. Gently wake them, when they're ready request they provide ID
C. Verify armband and proceed with draw
D. Leave the room and return later - ANSWER✔✔-Gently wake them, have them provide ID
What action can prevent bruises from forming due to a blood draw?
A. Applying heat
B. Applying firm pressure after and keeping a bandage on for several hours
C. Taking ibuprofen
D. All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-Applying pressure
Which of the following draws can be collected after a gray top tube is drawn?
A. Blood cultures
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, B. Heparin rubes
C. Sodium citrate tubes
D. None of the above - ANSWER✔✔-None - gray is the last
Which of the following would NOT be required for a finger stick?
A. Alcohol wipes
B. Gauze
C. Micro containers
D. Syringe - ANSWER✔✔-Syringe
What sites should venipuncture not be performed on? - ANSWER✔✔-Sites with scar tissue,
vascular grafts, or hematomas present
The additive 3.2% sodium citrate results in what? - ANSWER✔✔-The prevention of clotting by
binding calcium
Which test order should be given the most priority?
A. Timed
B. STAT
C. Urgent
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