NHA Phlebotomy Exam 2026 Prep Form B
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moming hours is because: a. the patient will not be in the basal state early in
the rnorning because this requires several hours of normal physical activity by
the patient. b. patients should have consumed a meal no less than three
hours prior to the time of collection. c. the patient will be in the basal state,
having restrained from strenuous exercise and having fasted for
approximately 12 hours. d. patients are generally more agreeable with
collection times scheduled early in the morning. - ANSWER//c. the patient will
be in the basal state, having restrained from strenuous exercise and having
fasted for approximately 12 hours. . Plasma differs from Serum in that: a.
Serum contains fibrinogen b. Serum is obtained by centrifugation c. Plasma
contains fibrinogen d. Plasma is obtained by centrifugation - ANSWER//c.
Plasma contains fibrinogen A sentinel event would be most likely caused by
delivery of a mislabeled tube to which lab department: a. Coagulation b.
Hematology c. Immunology d. Blood bank - ANSWER//d. Blood bank . Which
of the following tests is not part of the CBC: a. Red blood cell count b. Platelet
count c. Sedimentation rate d. Differential - ANSWER//c. Sedimentation rate .
Testing of a fecal stool for parasites is performed in: a. Hematology b.
Microbiology c. Immunology d. Urinalysis - ANSWER//b. Microbiology A
prothrombin test is performed in: a. Coagulation b. Immunology c.
Microbiology d. Chemistry - ANSWER//a. Coagulation True/False Indicate
whether the following statements are true or false. The liquid portion of a
specimen collected in a tube containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
(EDTA) is serum. - ANSWER//False True/False Indicate whether the following
statements are true or false. If a needle has not been used it can be recapped?
- ANSWER//False True/False Indicate whether the following statements are
true or false. When using a butterfly, a light blue stopper tube should be
collected first. - ANSWER///False . What zone does a phlebotomist work in,
according to the American zone of comfort guide lines? A. Intimate zone 18-
24 inches B. Intimate zone 24-36 inches C. Personal zone 18-24 inches D.
None of the above - ANSWER//A. Intimate zone 18-24 inches . In what
department of the lab is a complete blood count performed? A. Hematology B.
Microbiology C. Chemistry D. Blood bank - ANSWER//A. Hematology Which
of the following would not be needed when collecting a throat culture? a.
Flashlight b. Blood agar culture plate c. Tongue depressor d. Sterile swab -
ANSWER//b. Blood agar culture plate What type of tube is used for a
complete blood count? A. Purple with clot activator B. Lavender with EDTA C.
Lavender with EDTA D. Lavender with NaK - ANSWER//C. Lavender with
, EDTA . What chemical or additive is needed for performing an activated
partial thromboplastin time? A. EDTA B. SPS C. Clot activator D. Sodium
citrate - ANSWER//D. Sodium citrate What color of tube is used for activated
partial thromboplastin time? A. Light blue B. Light green C. Purple D. Yellow -
ANSWER//B. Light green What is the abbreviation for activated partial
thromboplastin time? A. PT B. CBC C. PTT D. CHEM-7 - ANSWER//C. PTT
Which of the following is not one of the three types of blood samples? A.
Whole blood B. Plasma C. Serum D. Iron - ANSWER//D. Iron In which part of
the lab is a CMP performed? A. Microbiology B. Chemistry C. Hematology D.
Blood bank - ANSWER//B. Chemistry What does CMP stand for? A.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel B. Choke Mary Partially C. Chemistry
Metabolic Panel D. Chloride Metabolic Panel - ANSWER//A. Comprehensive
Metabolic Panel . What color of tube does the phlebotomist use for blood
bank testing? A. Red plastic B. Red glass C. Yellow D. Pink - ANSWER//D.
Pink Traditional duties of the phlebotomist include all of the following except:
A. Correctly label all specimens with required information B. Select the
appropriate specimen containers for the specified test C. Perform test on
patient samples in the lab D. Collect the appropriate amount of blood by
venipuncture or dermal puncture - ANSWER//C. Perform test on patient
samples in the lab . To prevent blood from clotting, the specimen must be: A.
Collected in a tube containing an anticoagulant B. Inverted right after
collection C. Centrifuged right after collection D. Both a and b - ANSWER//D.
Both a and b A. Collected in a tube containing an anticoagulant B. Inverted
right after collection The primary antiseptic for venipuncture is: A. 70%
isopropyl alcohol B. 80% isopropyl alcohol C. 90% isopropyl alcohol -
ANSWER//A. 70% isopropyl alcohol . Most anticoagulants in blood collection
tubes prevent clotting by: A. Binding calcium B. Acting as an antithrombin
agent C. Binding fibrinogen D. Releasing heparin - ANSWER//A. Binding
calcium . List five (5) physical and/or emotional changes associated with the
aging process that could impact phlebotomy procedures - ANSWER//Any 5 of
the following: - Hearing loss leading to embarrassment and frustration -
Impaired verbal communication - Failing eyesight - Loss of taste, smell and/or
feeling - Memory loss - Thinner skin tissue - Smaller muscles - Increased
susceptibility to accidental hypothermia - Increased sensitivities and allergies -
Anxiety related to becoming older and less capable List two other terms used
to refer to point-of-care testing: Any two of the following: - ANSWER//-
Decentralized laboratory testing - On-site testing - Bedside testing - Near-
patient testing - Patient-focused testing The nervous system that is made up
of the brain and spinal cord is the: a. central nervous system. b. peripheral
nervous system. c. autonomic nervous system. d. voluntary nervous system -
ANSWER//a. central nervous system Application of the tourniquet on the
patient's arm for longer than one minute may cause: a. an increase in
contaminated blood cultures. b. a clotted sample in the red top tubes collected.
c. an increase in concentration of large molecules. d. decreased pain and
discomfort in the arm. - ANSWER//c. an increase in concentration of large
molecules The anterior portion of the body is the: a. right side. b. front side. c.
back side. d. left side. - ANSWER//b. front side. When a central venous
access device (CVAD) is present: a. blood is drawn from the line using a 30-
mL syringe. b. laboratory specimens should not be collected from the catheter.
c. blood is drawn and discarded before the specimen is collected. d. an
with 300 Correctly Answered Questions/
NHA CPT Cert CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
moming hours is because: a. the patient will not be in the basal state early in
the rnorning because this requires several hours of normal physical activity by
the patient. b. patients should have consumed a meal no less than three
hours prior to the time of collection. c. the patient will be in the basal state,
having restrained from strenuous exercise and having fasted for
approximately 12 hours. d. patients are generally more agreeable with
collection times scheduled early in the morning. - ANSWER//c. the patient will
be in the basal state, having restrained from strenuous exercise and having
fasted for approximately 12 hours. . Plasma differs from Serum in that: a.
Serum contains fibrinogen b. Serum is obtained by centrifugation c. Plasma
contains fibrinogen d. Plasma is obtained by centrifugation - ANSWER//c.
Plasma contains fibrinogen A sentinel event would be most likely caused by
delivery of a mislabeled tube to which lab department: a. Coagulation b.
Hematology c. Immunology d. Blood bank - ANSWER//d. Blood bank . Which
of the following tests is not part of the CBC: a. Red blood cell count b. Platelet
count c. Sedimentation rate d. Differential - ANSWER//c. Sedimentation rate .
Testing of a fecal stool for parasites is performed in: a. Hematology b.
Microbiology c. Immunology d. Urinalysis - ANSWER//b. Microbiology A
prothrombin test is performed in: a. Coagulation b. Immunology c.
Microbiology d. Chemistry - ANSWER//a. Coagulation True/False Indicate
whether the following statements are true or false. The liquid portion of a
specimen collected in a tube containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
(EDTA) is serum. - ANSWER//False True/False Indicate whether the following
statements are true or false. If a needle has not been used it can be recapped?
- ANSWER//False True/False Indicate whether the following statements are
true or false. When using a butterfly, a light blue stopper tube should be
collected first. - ANSWER///False . What zone does a phlebotomist work in,
according to the American zone of comfort guide lines? A. Intimate zone 18-
24 inches B. Intimate zone 24-36 inches C. Personal zone 18-24 inches D.
None of the above - ANSWER//A. Intimate zone 18-24 inches . In what
department of the lab is a complete blood count performed? A. Hematology B.
Microbiology C. Chemistry D. Blood bank - ANSWER//A. Hematology Which
of the following would not be needed when collecting a throat culture? a.
Flashlight b. Blood agar culture plate c. Tongue depressor d. Sterile swab -
ANSWER//b. Blood agar culture plate What type of tube is used for a
complete blood count? A. Purple with clot activator B. Lavender with EDTA C.
Lavender with EDTA D. Lavender with NaK - ANSWER//C. Lavender with
, EDTA . What chemical or additive is needed for performing an activated
partial thromboplastin time? A. EDTA B. SPS C. Clot activator D. Sodium
citrate - ANSWER//D. Sodium citrate What color of tube is used for activated
partial thromboplastin time? A. Light blue B. Light green C. Purple D. Yellow -
ANSWER//B. Light green What is the abbreviation for activated partial
thromboplastin time? A. PT B. CBC C. PTT D. CHEM-7 - ANSWER//C. PTT
Which of the following is not one of the three types of blood samples? A.
Whole blood B. Plasma C. Serum D. Iron - ANSWER//D. Iron In which part of
the lab is a CMP performed? A. Microbiology B. Chemistry C. Hematology D.
Blood bank - ANSWER//B. Chemistry What does CMP stand for? A.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel B. Choke Mary Partially C. Chemistry
Metabolic Panel D. Chloride Metabolic Panel - ANSWER//A. Comprehensive
Metabolic Panel . What color of tube does the phlebotomist use for blood
bank testing? A. Red plastic B. Red glass C. Yellow D. Pink - ANSWER//D.
Pink Traditional duties of the phlebotomist include all of the following except:
A. Correctly label all specimens with required information B. Select the
appropriate specimen containers for the specified test C. Perform test on
patient samples in the lab D. Collect the appropriate amount of blood by
venipuncture or dermal puncture - ANSWER//C. Perform test on patient
samples in the lab . To prevent blood from clotting, the specimen must be: A.
Collected in a tube containing an anticoagulant B. Inverted right after
collection C. Centrifuged right after collection D. Both a and b - ANSWER//D.
Both a and b A. Collected in a tube containing an anticoagulant B. Inverted
right after collection The primary antiseptic for venipuncture is: A. 70%
isopropyl alcohol B. 80% isopropyl alcohol C. 90% isopropyl alcohol -
ANSWER//A. 70% isopropyl alcohol . Most anticoagulants in blood collection
tubes prevent clotting by: A. Binding calcium B. Acting as an antithrombin
agent C. Binding fibrinogen D. Releasing heparin - ANSWER//A. Binding
calcium . List five (5) physical and/or emotional changes associated with the
aging process that could impact phlebotomy procedures - ANSWER//Any 5 of
the following: - Hearing loss leading to embarrassment and frustration -
Impaired verbal communication - Failing eyesight - Loss of taste, smell and/or
feeling - Memory loss - Thinner skin tissue - Smaller muscles - Increased
susceptibility to accidental hypothermia - Increased sensitivities and allergies -
Anxiety related to becoming older and less capable List two other terms used
to refer to point-of-care testing: Any two of the following: - ANSWER//-
Decentralized laboratory testing - On-site testing - Bedside testing - Near-
patient testing - Patient-focused testing The nervous system that is made up
of the brain and spinal cord is the: a. central nervous system. b. peripheral
nervous system. c. autonomic nervous system. d. voluntary nervous system -
ANSWER//a. central nervous system Application of the tourniquet on the
patient's arm for longer than one minute may cause: a. an increase in
contaminated blood cultures. b. a clotted sample in the red top tubes collected.
c. an increase in concentration of large molecules. d. decreased pain and
discomfort in the arm. - ANSWER//c. an increase in concentration of large
molecules The anterior portion of the body is the: a. right side. b. front side. c.
back side. d. left side. - ANSWER//b. front side. When a central venous
access device (CVAD) is present: a. blood is drawn from the line using a 30-
mL syringe. b. laboratory specimens should not be collected from the catheter.
c. blood is drawn and discarded before the specimen is collected. d. an
