Phlebotomy NCCT Medical Assistant
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following tests monitor anticoagulation therapy?
A) PT and PTT
B) T3 and T4
C) Hgb and Hct
D) ABO and Rh -
correct answer ✅PT and PTT
Since special precautions are needed for patients with Vascular
Access Devices, which of the following devices are contraindicated
for any type of blood draws?
A) Arterial line catheter
B) Central venous catheter
C) PICC Line catheter
D) Fistula -
correct answer ✅Fistula
Connection to a vein and artery, typically forearm. Predominately
used for patients in renal failure who may need long-term dialysis.
, Phlebotomy NCCT Medical Assistant
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The medical assistant completes a venipuncture in the antecubital
area without complications. Pressure is placed on the site following
the collection. The patient is still bleeding after five minutes of
continuous pressure by the medical assistant and there is bruising
at the site. The medical assistant asks the patient if she is on
anticoagulants. The patient indicates that she is, and states that this
is normal for her. How should the medical assistant proceed?
A) Apply a pressure bandage and let the patient leave
B) Bend the arm up, apply a pressure bandage, wait 2 minutes and
notify the nurse.
C) Hold direct pressure for 2 minutes, apply bandage and let the
patient leave
D) Hold direct pressure until bleeding stops, apply a bandage and
notify the nurse. -
correct answer ✅Hold direct pressure until bleeding stops, apply a
bandage and notify the nurse.
The medical assistant is asked to draw blood from a patient with an
I.V. whose opposite, left arm is inaccessible. Drawing blood from
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following tests monitor anticoagulation therapy?
A) PT and PTT
B) T3 and T4
C) Hgb and Hct
D) ABO and Rh -
correct answer ✅PT and PTT
Since special precautions are needed for patients with Vascular
Access Devices, which of the following devices are contraindicated
for any type of blood draws?
A) Arterial line catheter
B) Central venous catheter
C) PICC Line catheter
D) Fistula -
correct answer ✅Fistula
Connection to a vein and artery, typically forearm. Predominately
used for patients in renal failure who may need long-term dialysis.
, Phlebotomy NCCT Medical Assistant
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The medical assistant completes a venipuncture in the antecubital
area without complications. Pressure is placed on the site following
the collection. The patient is still bleeding after five minutes of
continuous pressure by the medical assistant and there is bruising
at the site. The medical assistant asks the patient if she is on
anticoagulants. The patient indicates that she is, and states that this
is normal for her. How should the medical assistant proceed?
A) Apply a pressure bandage and let the patient leave
B) Bend the arm up, apply a pressure bandage, wait 2 minutes and
notify the nurse.
C) Hold direct pressure for 2 minutes, apply bandage and let the
patient leave
D) Hold direct pressure until bleeding stops, apply a bandage and
notify the nurse. -
correct answer ✅Hold direct pressure until bleeding stops, apply a
bandage and notify the nurse.
The medical assistant is asked to draw blood from a patient with an
I.V. whose opposite, left arm is inaccessible. Drawing blood from
