PHLEBOTOMY NHA EXAM LATEST 2026|2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) | ALREADY GRADED A+
After centrifuging, a green top tube yields a specimen of
A. Serum
B. Plasma
C. Clotted blood
D. Whole blood - Correct Answer -B. Plasma
Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes
A. Chain of custody
B. Requisition
C. Encounter
D. CMS 1500 - Correct Answer -A. Chain of custody
A phleb is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia.
Which of the following actions should the phleb take?
A. Encourage the patient to chew gum during the procedure
B. Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure
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,C. Place the patients elbow joint in 90 degrees of flexion
D. Warm the site for 10 mins before venipuncture - Correct Answer -B. Instruct the patient to lie in a
supine position during the procedure
Drawing a patients blood without consent can result in a charge of
A. Negligence
B. Malpractice
C. Breach of contract
D. Battery - Correct Answer -D. Battery
If no vein is apparent on first inspection, which of the following actions should a phleb tech take before
reapplying the tourniquet?
A. Tell the patient to pump their first rapidly
B. Apply an ice pack to the patients arm
C. Have the patient rest their arm in a downward position
D. Tap repeatedly on the patients arm - Correct Answer -C. Have the patient rest their arm in a downward
position
Which of the following nonverbal factors can have a positive impact when phleb introduce themselves to
patients
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,A. Keep arms crossed while talking to a patient
B. Avoid direct eye contact with a patient
C. Remain standing when a patient is siting
D. Take a position facing a patient - Correct Answer -D. Take a position facing a patient
A phleb tech is caring for a patient who is in shock. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A. Keep the patient warm
B. Administer fluids to the patient
C. place the patient in an upright position
D. Lower the patients legs - Correct Answer -A. Keep the patient warm
After clearing the collection site with an antiseptic agent. The phleb should do which of the following
A. Allow the site to air dry
B. Wipe the site dry with a piece of sterile gauze
C. Dry the site by fanning it
D. Blot the site dry using a piece of sterile gauze - Correct Answer -A. Allow the site to air dry
Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests?
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, A. Pregnancy
B. Thyroid
C. Cholesterol
D. Creatinine - Correct Answer -C. Cholesterol
A phleb is planning to collect a specimen to measure a patients serum cortisol level. Which of the
following factors should the phleb consider?
A. Body temp
B. time of day
C. Alcohol consumption
D. Prandial status - Correct Answer -B. Time of day
Which of the following pieces of information is a phleb required to include on a label of a blood specimen
tube?
A. Phleb initials
B. Providers NPI number
C. Labs address
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WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%) | ALREADY GRADED A+
After centrifuging, a green top tube yields a specimen of
A. Serum
B. Plasma
C. Clotted blood
D. Whole blood - Correct Answer -B. Plasma
Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes
A. Chain of custody
B. Requisition
C. Encounter
D. CMS 1500 - Correct Answer -A. Chain of custody
A phleb is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who has self-reported needle phobia.
Which of the following actions should the phleb take?
A. Encourage the patient to chew gum during the procedure
B. Instruct the patient to lie supine during the procedure
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,C. Place the patients elbow joint in 90 degrees of flexion
D. Warm the site for 10 mins before venipuncture - Correct Answer -B. Instruct the patient to lie in a
supine position during the procedure
Drawing a patients blood without consent can result in a charge of
A. Negligence
B. Malpractice
C. Breach of contract
D. Battery - Correct Answer -D. Battery
If no vein is apparent on first inspection, which of the following actions should a phleb tech take before
reapplying the tourniquet?
A. Tell the patient to pump their first rapidly
B. Apply an ice pack to the patients arm
C. Have the patient rest their arm in a downward position
D. Tap repeatedly on the patients arm - Correct Answer -C. Have the patient rest their arm in a downward
position
Which of the following nonverbal factors can have a positive impact when phleb introduce themselves to
patients
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,A. Keep arms crossed while talking to a patient
B. Avoid direct eye contact with a patient
C. Remain standing when a patient is siting
D. Take a position facing a patient - Correct Answer -D. Take a position facing a patient
A phleb tech is caring for a patient who is in shock. Which of the following actions should the tech take?
A. Keep the patient warm
B. Administer fluids to the patient
C. place the patient in an upright position
D. Lower the patients legs - Correct Answer -A. Keep the patient warm
After clearing the collection site with an antiseptic agent. The phleb should do which of the following
A. Allow the site to air dry
B. Wipe the site dry with a piece of sterile gauze
C. Dry the site by fanning it
D. Blot the site dry using a piece of sterile gauze - Correct Answer -A. Allow the site to air dry
Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests?
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, A. Pregnancy
B. Thyroid
C. Cholesterol
D. Creatinine - Correct Answer -C. Cholesterol
A phleb is planning to collect a specimen to measure a patients serum cortisol level. Which of the
following factors should the phleb consider?
A. Body temp
B. time of day
C. Alcohol consumption
D. Prandial status - Correct Answer -B. Time of day
Which of the following pieces of information is a phleb required to include on a label of a blood specimen
tube?
A. Phleb initials
B. Providers NPI number
C. Labs address
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