NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Outline

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam Outline NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - A certification for individuals trained in phlebotomy. Detailed Test Plan - A structured outline of the topics covered on the NHA CPT Certification Examination. 100 scored items, 20 pretest -The total number of items on the NHA CPT exam, including pretest items. Exam Time - The duration allotted for the NHA CPT exam, which is 2 hours. Calculate volume requirements in patients who are at higher risk. - ANSWER (e.g., pediatric, geriatric) to avoid causing iatrogenic anemia. Perform non-blood specimen collection. - ANSWER (e.g., throat cultures, nasal swab, wound cultures) Equipment needed for peripheral blood smears. - ANSWER (e.g., slides, lancet, tubes) Equipment needed for blood culture collections - ANSWER Includes needle type, hub/adaptor, bottle type. Skin preparation for blood culture collections - ANSWER Procedures to prepare the skin prior to blood culture collection. Volume requirements for blood culture collections - ANSWER Specific volumes needed for effective blood culture sampling. Order of draw for blood culture collections - ANSWER The sequence in which blood samples should be collected to prevent contamination. Blood culture bottle preparation procedures - ANSWER Steps to prepare bottles for collecting blood cultures. Equipment and transfer procedures needed when assisting other health care professionals with specimen collection - ANSWER Necessary tools and methods for aiding in specimen collection. Techniques to collect blood on filter paper/Guthrie cards - ANSWER Methods for obtaining blood samples on specialized cards. Standards for blood donation - ANSWER Includes checks for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, weight, and complete patient screening. Pediatric volume calculations - ANSWER Formulas or guidelines for determining blood volume requirements in pediatric patients. Equipment and techniques for performing non-blood specimen collection - ANSWER Tools and methods for collecting specimens like throat cultures, nasal swabs, and wound cultures. Skin preparation for blood alcohol level collection - ANSWER Procedures to prepare the skin prior to collecting blood for alcohol testing. Prepare specimens - ANSWER Includes centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing or refrigeration for testing or transport. Maintain integrity of specimens - ANSWER Ensures handling requirements such as temperature, light, and time are adhered to. Adhere to chain of custody guidelines - ANSWER Follow protocols when required for forensic studies, blood alcohol, and drug screens. Coordinate communication between non-laboratory personnel - ANSWER Facilitate communication for processing and collection of specimens. Input and retrieve specimen data - ANSWER Use available laboratory information systems for data management. Recognize and report critical values - ANSWER Identify and communicate critical test results for point of care testing. Distribute laboratory results - ANSWER Process of sending laboratory findings to ordering providers. Centrifuging procedures and techniques - ANSWER Methods used to separate components of blood or other specimens using a centrifuge. Aliquoting procedures and techniques - ANSWER Steps to divide a specimen into smaller portions for testing. Handling, storage, transportation and disposal requirements for specimens - ANSWER Guidelines for managing specimens including biohazard bags/containers, temperature, and light exposure. Exposure control protocols - ANSWER Procedures such as eye washing, handwashing, showers, and notification requirements to minimize exposure to hazardous materials. Standard precautions - ANSWER Infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases in healthcare settings. Transmission based precautions - ANSWER Precautions taken to prevent the spread of infections through airborne, droplet, and contact routes. Personal protective equipment - ANSWER Gear worn to protect against health and safety hazards. Hand hygiene guidelines - ANSWER Recommendations for proper handwashing and sanitization techniques to prevent infection. First aid and CPR - ANSWER Basic emergency procedures for providing immediate care to someone who is injured or in need of medical assistance. Patient identifiers - ANSWER Specific identifiers used to accurately identify patients in a healthcare setting. Informed, expressed, or implied consent requirements - ANSWER Regulations governing the need for patient consent before procedures or treatments.