NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 4 2026 BLOOD
COLLECTION TECHNIQUES ASSESSMENT
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Answer: Obtain patient consent
◉ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Answer: 2mm
◉ What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Answer: Osteomyelitis
◉ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
◉ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
◉ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
,◉ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes
drinking glucose solution
◉ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer:
Lavender, green, gray, SST
◉ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
◉ After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Answer: Be
kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results
◉ Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing Answer:
Nosocomial infections
◉ The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S
stool specimen is to tell them to Answer: Chill stool specimen in a
container
◉ Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed
by Physician Answer: Dorsalis Pedis
◉ When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl
Answer: Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID
, ◉ After cleansing a site PT should Answer: Always let the spot dry
◉ What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen
Answer: Patient identity
◉ When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample
should be drawn when? Answer: Last
◉ What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too
small? Answer: Hemolysis
◉ Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a
venipuncture on a 3 yr old? Answer: Dorsal veins of the hand
◉ What does warming the site do? Answer: Increases blood flow
◉ When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must?
Answer: Be protected from the light
◉ If PT is inserting needle and patient complains of sharp radiating
pain down his arm you should? Answer: Release tourniquet, remove
needle and apply pressure and cover
COLLECTION TECHNIQUES ASSESSMENT
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in
order to Answer: Obtain patient consent
◉ According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for
infants is Answer: 2mm
◉ What are one of the complications associated with dermal
puncture? Answer: Osteomyelitis
◉ What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through
point of care testing Answer: To monitor glucose levels
◉ If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture
you should Answer: Draw from opposite arm
◉ When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting
Answer: For ABG analysis
,◉ The timing for a GTT begins when Answer: Patient finishes
drinking glucose solution
◉ The proper order of draw of capillary specimen is Answer:
Lavender, green, gray, SST
◉ An alcohol level test is ordered Answer: The sodium fluoride tube
should be used
◉ After collecting a billirubin test the specimen should Answer: Be
kept away from direct light to ensure accurate results
◉ Using antimicrobial sanitizers is a way of preventing Answer:
Nosocomial infections
◉ The proper way a Pt should instruct their patient to collect a C&S
stool specimen is to tell them to Answer: Chill stool specimen in a
container
◉ Which veins should be avoided by PT unless otherwise instructed
by Physician Answer: Dorsalis Pedis
◉ When receiving a specimen collected by a patient PT shoudl
Answer: Compare the lab requisition form to patient photo ID
, ◉ After cleansing a site PT should Answer: Always let the spot dry
◉ What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen
Answer: Patient identity
◉ When performing a capillary collection serum tubes sample
should be drawn when? Answer: Last
◉ What is a complication that could happen is the needle is too
small? Answer: Hemolysis
◉ Which veins should be used by a PT at first choice by a
venipuncture on a 3 yr old? Answer: Dorsal veins of the hand
◉ What does warming the site do? Answer: Increases blood flow
◉ When collecting a bilirubin specimen from a newborn it must?
Answer: Be protected from the light
◉ If PT is inserting needle and patient complains of sharp radiating
pain down his arm you should? Answer: Release tourniquet, remove
needle and apply pressure and cover
