NHA Phlebotomy certification Exam
Questions With 100% Correct
What would you use for a hand draw? - ANSWER -a. Butterfly or winged infusion
set
Invert anticoagulant tubes to: - ANSWER -prevent coagulation
Name the 3 types of blood samples - ANSWER -whole blood/ plasma/ serum
What two States require licensure? - ANSWER -Louisiana & California
When the Phlebotomist collects blood, in which of the patient's zones of
interpersonal space is he/she operating? - ANSWER -The patient's Intimate Zone
or Space
Define Phlebotomy - ANSWER -An incision into the vein
What is the meaning of these acronyms: ASPT, ASCP, and NHA? - ANSWER -
ASPT = American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
ASCP = American Society for Clinical Pathology
NHA = National Healthcareer Association
Define Reference Laboratory: - ANSWER -A reference laboratory is one that
specializes in one test or one group of tests, or where more unusual or obscure tests
are performed.
. Number the following items to reflect the correct blood flow through the heart
and lungs:
_1__ Vena Cave (superior/inferior) _7__ Lungs
_5__ Pulmonary Valve _6__ Pulmonary Artery
_13__ Aorta _9__ Left Atrium
_2__ Right Atrium _8__ Pulmonary Veins
_4__ Right Ventricle _11__ Left Ventricle
_3__ Tricuspid Valve _12__ Aortic Valve
_10__ Mitral Valve (aka, Bi-Cuspid) - ANSWER -
, To whom does the phlebotomist report? - ANSWER -A technical phlebotomy
supervisor
What two government agencies administer CLIA? - ANSWER -Center for
Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS)__
FDA
. Is the Joint Commission a non-profit organization? - ANSWER -No, it's a not for
profit organization.
In what year and by what organization was The Patient's Bill of Rights initiated? -
ANSWER -1973 by the American Hospital Association.
. What is Informed Consent? - ANSWER -When you explain the procedure to the
patient and they give you verbal or written permission to proceed.
What is Implied Consent? - ANSWER -When you explain the procedure to the
patient and they make a gesture that implies their permission to proceed, such as
extending their arm, rolling up their sleeve or nodding their head.
What is required to obtain Informed Consent for a child? - ANSWER -You
explain the procedure to the parent or legal guardian and obtain their informed
consent for the child.
What is the difference between a Criminal Lawsuit and a Civil Lawsuit? -
ANSWER -A criminal lawsuit is initiated by the government, a civil lawsuit is
between private parties.
What is Assault? - ANSWER -The threat of touching another person without his
or her consent and with the intention of causing fear of harm
What is Battery? - ANSWER -Actual harmful touching of another person without
his or her consent.
What is Libel? - ANSWER -False defamatory writing that is published.
What is a Sentinel Event? - ANSWER -An unanticipated death or permanent loss
of function not related to a patient's illness or underlying condition.
. What does PPE stand for? - ANSWER -Personal Protective Equipment
, . How full should you fill the Sharps Container before using a new container? -
ANSWER -¾ full
. What is the name of the multi-purpose fire extinguisher? - ANSWER -ABC
To what does the term "aseptic techniques" refer? - ANSWER -Techniques that
provide a degree of cleanliness that prevents infection and keeps the phlebotomy
environment free of contamination by microorganisms.
. A nosocomial infection is:
a. Something acquired by healthcare workers.
b. Something acquired by visitors to a hospital.
c. Something acquired by patients.
d. A Hospital Acquired Infection.
e. Caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria.
f. Both c and d.
g. Both a and c. - ANSWER -f. Both c and d.
c. Something acquired by patients.
d. A Hospital Acquired Infection
When is hand hygiene performed?
a. When gloves are visibly soiled.
b. Before putting on gloves
c. After removing gloves
d. All of the above
e. Both a and b - ANSWER -d. All of the above
When gloves are visibly soiled.
Before putting on gloves
After removing gloves
Before entering an isolation room, what is the first thing the phlebotomist should
do?
a. Wash hands
b. Put on a gown, mask and gloves
c. Read the posted instructions
d. Obtain permission - ANSWER -c. Read the posted instructions
Questions With 100% Correct
What would you use for a hand draw? - ANSWER -a. Butterfly or winged infusion
set
Invert anticoagulant tubes to: - ANSWER -prevent coagulation
Name the 3 types of blood samples - ANSWER -whole blood/ plasma/ serum
What two States require licensure? - ANSWER -Louisiana & California
When the Phlebotomist collects blood, in which of the patient's zones of
interpersonal space is he/she operating? - ANSWER -The patient's Intimate Zone
or Space
Define Phlebotomy - ANSWER -An incision into the vein
What is the meaning of these acronyms: ASPT, ASCP, and NHA? - ANSWER -
ASPT = American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
ASCP = American Society for Clinical Pathology
NHA = National Healthcareer Association
Define Reference Laboratory: - ANSWER -A reference laboratory is one that
specializes in one test or one group of tests, or where more unusual or obscure tests
are performed.
. Number the following items to reflect the correct blood flow through the heart
and lungs:
_1__ Vena Cave (superior/inferior) _7__ Lungs
_5__ Pulmonary Valve _6__ Pulmonary Artery
_13__ Aorta _9__ Left Atrium
_2__ Right Atrium _8__ Pulmonary Veins
_4__ Right Ventricle _11__ Left Ventricle
_3__ Tricuspid Valve _12__ Aortic Valve
_10__ Mitral Valve (aka, Bi-Cuspid) - ANSWER -
, To whom does the phlebotomist report? - ANSWER -A technical phlebotomy
supervisor
What two government agencies administer CLIA? - ANSWER -Center for
Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS)__
FDA
. Is the Joint Commission a non-profit organization? - ANSWER -No, it's a not for
profit organization.
In what year and by what organization was The Patient's Bill of Rights initiated? -
ANSWER -1973 by the American Hospital Association.
. What is Informed Consent? - ANSWER -When you explain the procedure to the
patient and they give you verbal or written permission to proceed.
What is Implied Consent? - ANSWER -When you explain the procedure to the
patient and they make a gesture that implies their permission to proceed, such as
extending their arm, rolling up their sleeve or nodding their head.
What is required to obtain Informed Consent for a child? - ANSWER -You
explain the procedure to the parent or legal guardian and obtain their informed
consent for the child.
What is the difference between a Criminal Lawsuit and a Civil Lawsuit? -
ANSWER -A criminal lawsuit is initiated by the government, a civil lawsuit is
between private parties.
What is Assault? - ANSWER -The threat of touching another person without his
or her consent and with the intention of causing fear of harm
What is Battery? - ANSWER -Actual harmful touching of another person without
his or her consent.
What is Libel? - ANSWER -False defamatory writing that is published.
What is a Sentinel Event? - ANSWER -An unanticipated death or permanent loss
of function not related to a patient's illness or underlying condition.
. What does PPE stand for? - ANSWER -Personal Protective Equipment
, . How full should you fill the Sharps Container before using a new container? -
ANSWER -¾ full
. What is the name of the multi-purpose fire extinguisher? - ANSWER -ABC
To what does the term "aseptic techniques" refer? - ANSWER -Techniques that
provide a degree of cleanliness that prevents infection and keeps the phlebotomy
environment free of contamination by microorganisms.
. A nosocomial infection is:
a. Something acquired by healthcare workers.
b. Something acquired by visitors to a hospital.
c. Something acquired by patients.
d. A Hospital Acquired Infection.
e. Caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria.
f. Both c and d.
g. Both a and c. - ANSWER -f. Both c and d.
c. Something acquired by patients.
d. A Hospital Acquired Infection
When is hand hygiene performed?
a. When gloves are visibly soiled.
b. Before putting on gloves
c. After removing gloves
d. All of the above
e. Both a and b - ANSWER -d. All of the above
When gloves are visibly soiled.
Before putting on gloves
After removing gloves
Before entering an isolation room, what is the first thing the phlebotomist should
do?
a. Wash hands
b. Put on a gown, mask and gloves
c. Read the posted instructions
d. Obtain permission - ANSWER -c. Read the posted instructions
