NHA Phlebotomy practice exam 2022/2023
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the
breakdown of glucose? CORRECT ANSWER -
Sodium fluoride
A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a
venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the
technician ask? CORRECT ANSWER -
"Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth"
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? CORRECT ANSWER -
A transfusion reaction
A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following
complications? CORRECT ANSWER -
Hemolysis
According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their
phlebotomist at no cost? CORRECT ANSWER -
Hepatitis B
,During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and
diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following
conditions? CORRECT ANSWER -
Syncope
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the
correct order of draw for venipuncture? CORRECT ANSWER -
Green, lavender, grey
Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins
are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? CORRECT
ANSWER -
Hand immobilizer
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood
specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site.
Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? CORRECT ANSWER
-
Ask the patient to make a fist
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Using an incorrect needle gauge
, A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in
the appropriate order? CORRECT ANSWER -
assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle
A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? CORRECT
ANSWER -
Patients information
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which of
the following sites should the technician select? CORRECT ANSWER -
The distal phalanx of either middle finger
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general
informed consent form upon admission to the facility. Which of the following actions by the patient
indicates implied consent for the venipuncture? CORRECT ANSWER -
Rolling up his shirtsleeve
A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood
from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? CORRECT ANSWER -
Push the first collection tube gently into the holder
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the
breakdown of glucose? CORRECT ANSWER -
Sodium fluoride
A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a
venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the
technician ask? CORRECT ANSWER -
"Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth"
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank
specimen? CORRECT ANSWER -
A transfusion reaction
A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following
complications? CORRECT ANSWER -
Hemolysis
According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their
phlebotomist at no cost? CORRECT ANSWER -
Hepatitis B
,During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and
diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following
conditions? CORRECT ANSWER -
Syncope
A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the
correct order of draw for venipuncture? CORRECT ANSWER -
Green, lavender, grey
Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins
are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? CORRECT
ANSWER -
Hand immobilizer
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood
specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site.
Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? CORRECT ANSWER
-
Ask the patient to make a fist
Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
CORRECT ANSWER -
Using an incorrect needle gauge
, A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in
the appropriate order? CORRECT ANSWER -
assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle
A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? CORRECT
ANSWER -
Patients information
A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which of
the following sites should the technician select? CORRECT ANSWER -
The distal phalanx of either middle finger
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general
informed consent form upon admission to the facility. Which of the following actions by the patient
indicates implied consent for the venipuncture? CORRECT ANSWER -
Rolling up his shirtsleeve
A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood
from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? CORRECT ANSWER -
Push the first collection tube gently into the holder
