NHA Phlebotomy Exam with complete
solutions
Role Of The Phlebotomist - ANSWER--Collect routine capillary and venous specimens
for testing as requested
-Prepare specimen for transport, ensuring its stability
-Transport specimen to the laboratory
- Promote good public relations with hospital staff and patients
-Comply with new and revised procedures as described in he procedure manual
-Assist in collecting and documenting monthly workload and recording data
-Maintain safe working conditions
-Perform laboratory computer operations
-Participate in continuing education programs
-Perform other tasks assigned by supervisory personnel
Phlebotomist - ANSWER-Is a member of a service-oriented industry that requires
professional behavior at all times.
Professsionalism - ANSWER-Is an attitude and a set of personal characteristics needed
to succeed in this field.
Characteristics Imperative to a Phlebotomist - ANSWER--Dependability
-Honest
-Integrity
-Empathy and Compassion
-Professional Appearance
-Interpersonal Skills
Ethical Behavior - ANSWER-Entails conforming to a standard of right and wrong to
avoid harming the patient in any way.
Code of Ethics - ANSWER-Standards of right and wrong.
Physician Office Laboratories - ANSWER-Can range from simple screening tests done
in a single practice office or specialized testing done in large group practices.
Reference Laboratories - ANSWER-These large independent laboratories perform
routine and highly specialized tests that cannot be done in smaller ones. The
phlebotomist may do either on-site or off-site collections.
Medical Facilities the Phlebotomist May Find Work - ANSWER--Physician Officer
Laboratories
-Reference Laboratories
,-Urgent Care Centers
-Nursing Home Facilities
-Wellness Clinics
The Circulatory System - ANSWER-The function of this system is to deliver oxygen,
nutrients, hormones, and enzymes to the cells (exchange is done at the capillary level)
and to transport cellular waste such as carbon dioxide and urea to the organs (lungs
and kidneys, respectively) where they can be expels from the body.
Pulmonary Circulation (Heart) - ANSWER-This carries deoxygenated blood from the
right ventricle to the lungs (oxygenation takes place at the alveoli) and returns
oxygenated blood from the lung to the left atrium.
Systemic Circulation (Heart) - ANSWER-This carries oxygenated blood from the left
ventricle throughout the body.
The Tricuspid Valve - ANSWER-This is an atrioventricular valve, being situated
between the right atrium and right ventricle.
The Pulmonic Valve - ANSWER-A semi lunar valve situated between the right ventricle
nd the pulmonary artery.
The Mitral Valve - ANSWER-This is another atrioventricular valve, being situated
between the left atrium, and left ventricle; also called the bicuspid valve.
The Aortic Valve - ANSWER-A semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and
the aorta.
Endocardium - ANSWER-The endothelial inner layer lining of the heart.
Myocardium - ANSWER-The muscular middle layer of the heart. The coronary arteries,
which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer.
Epicardium - ANSWER-The fibrous outer layer of the heart. The coronary arteries,
which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer.
The Blood Vessels - ANSWER-Aorta, Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins,
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava.
Tunica Adventitia - ANSWER-The outer connective tissue of the blood vessels (except
the capillaries).
Tunica Media - ANSWER-The middle smooth muscles of the blood vessels (except the
capillaries).
, Tunica Intima - ANSWER-The inner endothelial layer of the blood vessels (except the
capillaries).
The aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry what type of blood from the heart to the various
parts of the body? - ANSWER-Oxygenated.
The venules, veins and the superior and inferior vena Cavan carry what type of blood
back to the heart? - ANSWER-Deoxygenated.
The capillaries are composed only of a layer of what? - ANSWER-Endothelial Cells.
What connect the arterioles and venules together? - ANSWER-The capillaries.
Capillary Blood - ANSWER-Is a mixture of arterial and venous blood.
The average adult has how much blood? - ANSWER-5 to 6 liters
Plasma - ANSWER-The liquid portion of blood.
Formed Elements - ANSWER-The cellular portion of blood.
Plasma comprises how much of the circulating blood? - ANSWER-55%
Plasma Contains - ANSWER-Proteins, Amino Acids, Gases, Electrolytes, Sugars,
Hormones, Mineral, Vitamins, and Water (92%). It also contains waste products such as
urea that are destined for excretion.
The Formed Elements constitute of how much of the blood? - ANSWER-45%
Erythrocytes - ANSWER-Red Blood Cells.
Formed Elements are what? - ANSWER-99% Erythrocytes, the Leukocytes and
Thrombocytes.
Leukocytes - ANSWER-White Blood Cells.
Thrombocytes - ANSWER-Platelets.
All bone cells normally originate from where? - ANSWER-Bone Marrow.
Erythrocytes Contain - ANSWER-Hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin - ANSWER-Oxygen-carrying protein.
There is how much red blood cells per microliter of blood? - ANSWER-4.2 to 6.2 Million
solutions
Role Of The Phlebotomist - ANSWER--Collect routine capillary and venous specimens
for testing as requested
-Prepare specimen for transport, ensuring its stability
-Transport specimen to the laboratory
- Promote good public relations with hospital staff and patients
-Comply with new and revised procedures as described in he procedure manual
-Assist in collecting and documenting monthly workload and recording data
-Maintain safe working conditions
-Perform laboratory computer operations
-Participate in continuing education programs
-Perform other tasks assigned by supervisory personnel
Phlebotomist - ANSWER-Is a member of a service-oriented industry that requires
professional behavior at all times.
Professsionalism - ANSWER-Is an attitude and a set of personal characteristics needed
to succeed in this field.
Characteristics Imperative to a Phlebotomist - ANSWER--Dependability
-Honest
-Integrity
-Empathy and Compassion
-Professional Appearance
-Interpersonal Skills
Ethical Behavior - ANSWER-Entails conforming to a standard of right and wrong to
avoid harming the patient in any way.
Code of Ethics - ANSWER-Standards of right and wrong.
Physician Office Laboratories - ANSWER-Can range from simple screening tests done
in a single practice office or specialized testing done in large group practices.
Reference Laboratories - ANSWER-These large independent laboratories perform
routine and highly specialized tests that cannot be done in smaller ones. The
phlebotomist may do either on-site or off-site collections.
Medical Facilities the Phlebotomist May Find Work - ANSWER--Physician Officer
Laboratories
-Reference Laboratories
,-Urgent Care Centers
-Nursing Home Facilities
-Wellness Clinics
The Circulatory System - ANSWER-The function of this system is to deliver oxygen,
nutrients, hormones, and enzymes to the cells (exchange is done at the capillary level)
and to transport cellular waste such as carbon dioxide and urea to the organs (lungs
and kidneys, respectively) where they can be expels from the body.
Pulmonary Circulation (Heart) - ANSWER-This carries deoxygenated blood from the
right ventricle to the lungs (oxygenation takes place at the alveoli) and returns
oxygenated blood from the lung to the left atrium.
Systemic Circulation (Heart) - ANSWER-This carries oxygenated blood from the left
ventricle throughout the body.
The Tricuspid Valve - ANSWER-This is an atrioventricular valve, being situated
between the right atrium and right ventricle.
The Pulmonic Valve - ANSWER-A semi lunar valve situated between the right ventricle
nd the pulmonary artery.
The Mitral Valve - ANSWER-This is another atrioventricular valve, being situated
between the left atrium, and left ventricle; also called the bicuspid valve.
The Aortic Valve - ANSWER-A semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and
the aorta.
Endocardium - ANSWER-The endothelial inner layer lining of the heart.
Myocardium - ANSWER-The muscular middle layer of the heart. The coronary arteries,
which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer.
Epicardium - ANSWER-The fibrous outer layer of the heart. The coronary arteries,
which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer.
The Blood Vessels - ANSWER-Aorta, Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins,
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava.
Tunica Adventitia - ANSWER-The outer connective tissue of the blood vessels (except
the capillaries).
Tunica Media - ANSWER-The middle smooth muscles of the blood vessels (except the
capillaries).
, Tunica Intima - ANSWER-The inner endothelial layer of the blood vessels (except the
capillaries).
The aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry what type of blood from the heart to the various
parts of the body? - ANSWER-Oxygenated.
The venules, veins and the superior and inferior vena Cavan carry what type of blood
back to the heart? - ANSWER-Deoxygenated.
The capillaries are composed only of a layer of what? - ANSWER-Endothelial Cells.
What connect the arterioles and venules together? - ANSWER-The capillaries.
Capillary Blood - ANSWER-Is a mixture of arterial and venous blood.
The average adult has how much blood? - ANSWER-5 to 6 liters
Plasma - ANSWER-The liquid portion of blood.
Formed Elements - ANSWER-The cellular portion of blood.
Plasma comprises how much of the circulating blood? - ANSWER-55%
Plasma Contains - ANSWER-Proteins, Amino Acids, Gases, Electrolytes, Sugars,
Hormones, Mineral, Vitamins, and Water (92%). It also contains waste products such as
urea that are destined for excretion.
The Formed Elements constitute of how much of the blood? - ANSWER-45%
Erythrocytes - ANSWER-Red Blood Cells.
Formed Elements are what? - ANSWER-99% Erythrocytes, the Leukocytes and
Thrombocytes.
Leukocytes - ANSWER-White Blood Cells.
Thrombocytes - ANSWER-Platelets.
All bone cells normally originate from where? - ANSWER-Bone Marrow.
Erythrocytes Contain - ANSWER-Hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin - ANSWER-Oxygen-carrying protein.
There is how much red blood cells per microliter of blood? - ANSWER-4.2 to 6.2 Million
