NHA PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
◉ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
◉ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
◉ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
◉ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
◉ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
,◉ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
◉ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
◉ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
◉ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
◉ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should Answer: Position in supine
◉ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
◉ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
◉ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
,◉ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
◉ According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Answer: Cultures
◉ What is the most important info included on MSDS (material
safety data sheet) Answer: The composition of compounds
◉ In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in
court of law what must be done Answer: PT must document the
process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
◉ What is needed for proper out patient ID Answer: Name and DOB
◉ If a patient is a contact isolation Answer: Precaution gown and
gloves must be worn
◉ If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Answer: A female PT should collect the specimen
◉ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Answer: Obtain patient consent
, ◉ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Answer: 2mm
◉ What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Answer: Osteomyelitis
◉ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
◉ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
◉ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
◉ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes
drinking glucose solution
◉ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer:
Lavender, green, gray, SST
◉ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should
select the Answer: Lancet size
◉ When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is
recommended to collect Answer: 8-10 mL per bottle
◉ Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Answer: Peripheral
Blood Smear
◉ What tests require fasting Answer: Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
◉ When entering a patients room you should Answer: introduce
yourself and explain procedure
◉ What two factors that determine weather a child should have
capillary collection by heel or stick? Answer: Age & developmental
factors
,◉ What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood
specimen? Answer: Lumbar tap
◉ What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin
puncture? Answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol
◉ When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood
specimen? Answer: Going Distal
◉ If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle
comes out PT should Answer: Release tourniquet
◉ If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you
should Answer: Position in supine
◉ OSHA guidelines are standards for Answer: Reduction of risks and
injuries to employee
◉ The lavender evacuated tube contains Answer: EDTA
◉ Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when
conducting what test Answer: Ova and parasite test
,◉ If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with
difficult veins Answer: A light blue tube is best
◉ According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples
should be collected first Answer: Cultures
◉ What is the most important info included on MSDS (material
safety data sheet) Answer: The composition of compounds
◉ In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in
court of law what must be done Answer: PT must document the
process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
◉ What is needed for proper out patient ID Answer: Name and DOB
◉ If a patient is a contact isolation Answer: Precaution gown and
gloves must be worn
◉ If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious
purposes Answer: A female PT should collect the specimen
◉ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Answer: Obtain patient consent
, ◉ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Answer: 2mm
◉ What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Answer: Osteomyelitis
◉ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
◉ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
◉ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
◉ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes
drinking glucose solution
◉ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer:
Lavender, green, gray, SST
◉ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
