NHA PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 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
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 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
