NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANS Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANS Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANS 8-10
mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANS Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANS Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANS introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANS Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANS Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANS 70%
isopropyl alcohol
, When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANS Going
Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANS Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANS Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANS Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANS EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANS Ova and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANS A light
blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANS Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANS The
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANS PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANS Name and DOB
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANS Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the - ANS Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect - ANS 8-10
mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a - ANS Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting - ANS Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral
problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should - ANS introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? - ANS Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? - ANS Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? - ANS 70%
isopropyl alcohol
, When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? - ANS Going
Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
ANS Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANS Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANS Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains - ANS EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test - ANS Ova and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins - ANS A light
blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first -
ANS Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) - ANS The
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done -
ANS PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID - ANS Name and DOB
