NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 100 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWER-Median Cubital
What tests require fasting - ANSWER-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin
& mineral problems
When entering a patients room you should - ANSWER-introduce yourself and
explain procedure
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
ANSWER-70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
ANSWER-Distal from the IV
If patient notifies CPT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSWER-
Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSWER-Reduction of risks and injuries to
employee
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
ANSWER-The composition of compounds
, What is needed for proper patient ID - ANSWER-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSWER-Precaution gown and gloves must be
worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
ANSWER-A female CPT should collect the specimen
A CPT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
ANSWER-Make the pt comfortable & obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
ANSWER-2mm
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
After cleansing a site CPT should - ANSWER-Always let the spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen - ANSWER-
Patient identity
What does warming the site do? - ANSWER-Increases blood flow
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? - ANSWER-Median Cubital
What tests require fasting - ANSWER-Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin
& mineral problems
When entering a patients room you should - ANSWER-introduce yourself and
explain procedure
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
ANSWER-70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
ANSWER-Distal from the IV
If patient notifies CPT of fainting during blood collection you should - ANSWER-
Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for - ANSWER-Reduction of risks and injuries to
employee
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
ANSWER-The composition of compounds
, What is needed for proper patient ID - ANSWER-Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation - ANSWER-Precaution gown and gloves must be
worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
ANSWER-A female CPT should collect the specimen
A CPT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
ANSWER-Make the pt comfortable & obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
ANSWER-2mm
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
After cleansing a site CPT should - ANSWER-Always let the spot dry
What is the most important to verify prior to obtaining specimen - ANSWER-
Patient identity
What does warming the site do? - ANSWER-Increases blood flow
