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NHA STUDY GUIDE - DRILL QUESTIONS - CHAPTER 5 – PHLEBOTOMY Questions and A 3. When state-required testing of an infant's capillary blood is done, which of the following must occur? a. The blood is dropped onto both sides of the filter paper b. Capillary tubes are used along with the filter paper c. The blood spots are dried in direct sunlight d. The circles on the filter paper must be totally saturated D. The circles on the filter paper must be totally saturated. 4. Fecal s...

NHA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS A Phlebotomy technician is planning to collect a sputum specimen from a patient.Which of the following instructions should the technician give the patient? "Breathe deeply and then cough up a specimen into the container."This increases the chances for obtaining a quality sputum specimen rather than saliva. To prevent hospital acquired infections,a Phlebotomy technician should clean items that have been contaminated by blood with a 1...

NHA Exam 4 Questions and Answers A phlebotomy technician is planning to collect a sputum specimen from a patient. which of the following instructions should the technician give the patient? a. "Rinse your mouth with mouthwash before we collect the specimen." b. "Gargle some water before we collect the specimen." c. "Leave your dentures in during specimen collection.'' d. "Breathe deeply and then cough up a specimen into te container. d. "Breathe deeply and t...

NHA Phlebotomy Questions & Answers The phlebotomist is watching her hands at the beginning of the shift. What action should she take? Use enough soap to form a lather. Rationale: The technician should form a lather by rubbing her hands together for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces of her hands and fingers with soap. Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses providone-iodine to cleanse a site for dermal puncture? Potassium Rationa...

Phlebotomy Tubes for NHA Exam Questions and Answers Lavendar Top Tube Additive Contains the anticoagulant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acide (EDTA). EDTA inhibits coagulation by binding to the calcium present in the specimen. Tubes must be filled at least 2/3 full and inverted 8x. Lavendar Top Tube Tests CBC, H&H, ESR, Sickle Cell Screening Light-Blue Top Tube Additive Contains the anticoagulant Sodium Citrate, which prevents coagulation by binding to the calcium in the specime...

TEST FOR NHA CPT Questions and Answers D A PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN IN AN OUTPATIENT FACILITY FINDS A PATIENT WHO IS IN SHOCK AND BLEEDING PROFUSELY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD THE PHLEBOTOMIST TAKE FIRST A) KEEP THE PATIENT WARM B) SEEK SUPPORT FROM OTHER STAFF C) RAISE THE PATIENTS LEGS D) APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE TO THE WOUND A A PHLEBOTOMY TECHINICIAN IS SELECTING A SITE FOR A BLOOD DRAW FROM A PATIENT. FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING VEINS SHOULD THE TECHNICIAN ATTEMPT TO DRAW ...

CCMA Phlebotomy Review (NHA) Questions and Answers Requisition form for ALL patients having blood drawn must have: name of physician who ordered it pt. name: first, middle initial, last pt. DOB type of test date of test test status (ex. fasting, timed) special precautions (ex. latex allergy) Requisition form for inpatient blood draw must also have: room #, bed #, id # Requisition for for outpatient blood draw must also have: billing information and ICD9 codes What ...

PLB NHA EXAM (Certification) Questions and Answers For an older adult patient who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy technician should select which of the following veins to perform a venipuncture? Dorsal veins A phlebotomy technician should transport a semen sample at which of the following temperatures 36 - 38 degrees C A phlebotomy technician has a mild sensitivity to latex. According to the National Institure for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which of the ...

NHA practice exam Questions and Answers which of the following tubes should a phlebotomy technician collect first when obtaining dermal samples Lavender tube why collect lavender tubes first when obtaining dermal samples This tube minimizes platelet clumping and microclot formation Why not collect green tubes first when obtaining dermal samples Hematology tests are most affected by clotting, so lavender is first Why not collect red tubes first when obtaining dermal sampl...

Phlebotomy NHA practice test Questions Answers A phlebotomy technician should identify that the order of draw for capillary collections is different from venipuncture for which of the following reasons?. An increased rate of coagulation.. A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a patient's troponin T level. Which of the following troponin T levels should the technician immediately report to the provider?. 0.3ng/mL it's above the expected reference range For which ...

OSHA for Phlebotomy Questions and Answers The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 included the creation of __________. occupational safety and health administration Self-sheathing needles are a form of __________. engineering control Hepatitis vaccination must be made available to all exposed employees within __________. 10 days of hire The prohibition of removal of contaminated needles from reusable blood tube holders was mandated in the __________. Needlestick ...

NHA quiz – Phlebotomy Questions and Answers. A medical assistant is obtaining a sample for a erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test. Which of the following tubes should the medical assistant use for blood collection? a. serum separator b. green c. lavender d. light blue lavender A medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80 years old patient who has small veins. Which of the following venipuncture methods should the medical assistant use for this patient? a. finger...

NHA (CPT) Practice Test 2.0 A. 1-6 test A Phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Gown Phlebotomy receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of the time the technician should rinse the affected area? 15 minutes To prevent hospital-...

Phlebotomy Exam 2026 Questions and Questions what should you do to ensure that your bedside manner is always pleasant and professional? You should introduce yourself and explain the procedure in easy to understand terms What is the first thing you should do before beginning the procedure? You should identify the patient by asking them to state and spell their full name, and provide their date of birth. Even if a phlebotomy procedure has begun, the patient can still choose to ter...

Phlebotomy final-NHA Questions and Answers communication barriers culture, gender, emotions, language, physical insults, and age effective communication empathy, control, trust, and respect & confirmation Regulatory Bodies OSHA, The Joint Commission, CLSI , CDC Order for putting on PPE Gown, Mask, face shield, Gloves Order for removing PPE Gloves, face shield, Gown, Mask, Wash hands Basal State specimens are collected first thing in the morning, after re...

NHA study guide quiz 1 Safety and compliance Questions and Answers A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? A. gown B. N95 respirator C. face mask D. goggles mask While collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices the glass collection is cracked. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A....

NHA practice test 1 Questions and Answers A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient who has cutaneous diphtheria. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? A. mask B. gown C. goggles D. N95 respirator B. gown A phlebotomy technician receives a chemical splash to his forearm. After removing his contaminated clothing, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the technician should r...

Phlebotomy NHA Vocabulary Questions and Answers Amniotic fluid Liquid that surrounds a fetus inside the sac in the uterus Anaerobic blood culture bottle Type of blood culture bottle used to collect specimens to test for microbes that thrive in an airless environment. Antecubital fossa the are of the arm at the inner side or bend of the elbow; antecubital space Antecubital space In front of the elbow (from ante meaning before, and cubitum meaning elbow) Antibiot...

NHA Phlebotomy Exam 2026 Questions with correct Answers Light blue tubes Additive: sodium citrate. Lab test: coagulation studies PT, PTT, factor assay. light green/marbled green tubes Additive: separator, Lithium heparin. Lab test: potassium purple/lavender tube Additive: EDTA, Lab test: CBC, whole blood hematology cell count. Gray tubes Additives: potassium oxalate/ heparin, sodium fluoride Lab test: glucose, GTT, alcohol. Royal blue tube Additives: sodium h...

NHA CPCT Phlebotomy Questions and Answers Osmosis The diffusion if water through a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane When confirming a patient's identity prior to a specimen collection, which of the following questions or statements should you use? "Would you stare your full name and date of birth for me?" While preparing for a venipuncture, you state that-although they are rare-there could be complications. The patient tells you not to collect blood and...