NHA phlebotomy national exam 2022-2023
While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes.
What must you do? - ANSW Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
You are conducting a streptococcal pharyngitis test on a pa-tient. What transmission-
based precaution should you take? - ANSW Droplet
You observe a glucometer reading of 250 mL/dL. You get a reading in the average
range when you do a second test. What may have caused the first result? - ANSW You
used too much blood
You are to perform a glucometer reading for a young adult while the patient's parent is
in the room. The parent asks what the patient's glucose level is. What should you do? -
ANSW Ask the patient for permission to provide the results to the parent
You are about to collect a blood sample when you find a cracked glass collection tube.
What must you do? - ANSW Dispose of the tube in a sharps container
What information must be included when filling out a glucose monitor quality control
record? - ANSW The date that battery is changed
Other than gloves, what PPE should you wear when performing venipuncture for a
patient with pneumonia? - ANSW Face mask
After completing a venipunc-ture in an isolation room, what personal protective
equipment should you remove first? - ANSW Gloves
If you receive a needlestick injury, for what bloodborne pathogen are you at most
significant risk? - ANSW Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
What of the following actions must you do when collecting a blood culture? - ANSW
Rub the site with isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds
What solution should be used to clean a spill of cerebral spinal fluid? - ANSW Chlorine-
bleach
After receiving a needlestick in-jury, what information must you input in the online
sharps injury log? - ANSW The department where the injury happened
What antiseptic should you use during a blood alcohol test? - ANSW Chlorhexidine
gluconate
,At a minimum, what personal protective equipment do you need to prepare to aliquot a
blood specimen? - ANSW Face shield and gloves
A centrifuge catches on fire. In what class of fire should this situation be identified? -
ANSW Class C
When collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results, in which
department should these tests be pro-cessed? - ANSW Chemistry
You collect a blood collection in a micro collection container after two failed
venipuncture at-tempts. Why should you write on the medical requisition form that you
collected the - ANSW To alert the lab of the presence of capillary blood
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant as a medical professional? -
ANSW 30 compressions, 5.08 cm
(2 in) deep
A patient has a wound infected with MRSA (methicillin-resist-ant Staphylococcus
aureus). You are tasked with performing venipuncture for this patient.
What must you do once you complete the procedure? - ANSW Dispose of gloves upon
leaving the room
You are about to perform the third set of blood draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
when the patient starts to cry and does not want to extend her arm. What is the best
thing to say? - ANSW "May I come back in an hour to perform the draw?"
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions for infection control is
false? - ANSW Use both hands to recap needles
Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following? - ANSW skin
How often should latex gloves be changed? - ANSW Between patient contacts
Once you have stopped excessive bleeding, what should you apply over the site? -
ANSW Pressure bandage
The patient may leave when the bleeding has stopped com-pletely, and there are no
signs of - ANSW Syncope
What is the difference between syncope and hypovolemic shock? - ANSW Fainting
may be caused by pain or emotions
You are performing venipuncture, and a hemorrhage occurs in a limb. What must you
do? - ANSW Elevate the extremity and continue applying pressure until more medical
assistance arrives
, How long should you scrub hands when washing according to CDC? - ANSW 30
seconds
Where should you dispose of all contaminated material? - ANSW A biohazard bag
What is the best way to prevent infection and transmission? - ANSW Handwashing
When disinfecting a venipunc-ture site, why should you not use cotton balls? - ANSW
Cotton balls leave behind small fibers
Alcohol that has not fully dried on the venipuncture site can lead to - ANSW Hemolysis
of the specimen
What is alcohol's purpose in bacterial testing? - ANSW Remove oil
What is the purpose of povi-done-iodine in bacterial testing? - ANSW Kill bacteria
What should you use at the venipuncture site if the patient is allergic to alcohol? -
ANSW Chlorhexidine gluconate
What form must you and the patient sign to permit blood tests to determine exposure? -
ANSW HIV
What is required following accidental exposure to body fluids? - ANSW Documentation
of the accidental exposure
What is the first priority after accidental exposure? - ANSW First aid
What is the term for the following equipment: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, and
gog-gles? - ANSW Personal Protective
Equipment
What PPE should be worn for venipuncture? - ANSW Gloves
When should you wash your hands? - ANSW before and after every patient
What should be done if your gloves are punctured or torn? - ANSW Replace the gloves
Where should you dispose of used needles and lancets? - ANSW Sharps container
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what two guidelines must all at-risk
employees adhere to? - ANSW Personal protective equipment ment and HBV
immunization
What organization establishes regulations for phlebotomists to work as effectively and
safely as possible? - ANSW OSHA
While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes.
What must you do? - ANSW Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
You are conducting a streptococcal pharyngitis test on a pa-tient. What transmission-
based precaution should you take? - ANSW Droplet
You observe a glucometer reading of 250 mL/dL. You get a reading in the average
range when you do a second test. What may have caused the first result? - ANSW You
used too much blood
You are to perform a glucometer reading for a young adult while the patient's parent is
in the room. The parent asks what the patient's glucose level is. What should you do? -
ANSW Ask the patient for permission to provide the results to the parent
You are about to collect a blood sample when you find a cracked glass collection tube.
What must you do? - ANSW Dispose of the tube in a sharps container
What information must be included when filling out a glucose monitor quality control
record? - ANSW The date that battery is changed
Other than gloves, what PPE should you wear when performing venipuncture for a
patient with pneumonia? - ANSW Face mask
After completing a venipunc-ture in an isolation room, what personal protective
equipment should you remove first? - ANSW Gloves
If you receive a needlestick injury, for what bloodborne pathogen are you at most
significant risk? - ANSW Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
What of the following actions must you do when collecting a blood culture? - ANSW
Rub the site with isopropyl alcohol for 30 seconds
What solution should be used to clean a spill of cerebral spinal fluid? - ANSW Chlorine-
bleach
After receiving a needlestick in-jury, what information must you input in the online
sharps injury log? - ANSW The department where the injury happened
What antiseptic should you use during a blood alcohol test? - ANSW Chlorhexidine
gluconate
,At a minimum, what personal protective equipment do you need to prepare to aliquot a
blood specimen? - ANSW Face shield and gloves
A centrifuge catches on fire. In what class of fire should this situation be identified? -
ANSW Class C
When collecting a sample for cholesterol, troponin, and HDL blood results, in which
department should these tests be pro-cessed? - ANSW Chemistry
You collect a blood collection in a micro collection container after two failed
venipuncture at-tempts. Why should you write on the medical requisition form that you
collected the - ANSW To alert the lab of the presence of capillary blood
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant as a medical professional? -
ANSW 30 compressions, 5.08 cm
(2 in) deep
A patient has a wound infected with MRSA (methicillin-resist-ant Staphylococcus
aureus). You are tasked with performing venipuncture for this patient.
What must you do once you complete the procedure? - ANSW Dispose of gloves upon
leaving the room
You are about to perform the third set of blood draws for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)
when the patient starts to cry and does not want to extend her arm. What is the best
thing to say? - ANSW "May I come back in an hour to perform the draw?"
Which of the following statements regarding standard precautions for infection control is
false? - ANSW Use both hands to recap needles
Antisepsis is a technique that is used on which of the following? - ANSW skin
How often should latex gloves be changed? - ANSW Between patient contacts
Once you have stopped excessive bleeding, what should you apply over the site? -
ANSW Pressure bandage
The patient may leave when the bleeding has stopped com-pletely, and there are no
signs of - ANSW Syncope
What is the difference between syncope and hypovolemic shock? - ANSW Fainting
may be caused by pain or emotions
You are performing venipuncture, and a hemorrhage occurs in a limb. What must you
do? - ANSW Elevate the extremity and continue applying pressure until more medical
assistance arrives
, How long should you scrub hands when washing according to CDC? - ANSW 30
seconds
Where should you dispose of all contaminated material? - ANSW A biohazard bag
What is the best way to prevent infection and transmission? - ANSW Handwashing
When disinfecting a venipunc-ture site, why should you not use cotton balls? - ANSW
Cotton balls leave behind small fibers
Alcohol that has not fully dried on the venipuncture site can lead to - ANSW Hemolysis
of the specimen
What is alcohol's purpose in bacterial testing? - ANSW Remove oil
What is the purpose of povi-done-iodine in bacterial testing? - ANSW Kill bacteria
What should you use at the venipuncture site if the patient is allergic to alcohol? -
ANSW Chlorhexidine gluconate
What form must you and the patient sign to permit blood tests to determine exposure? -
ANSW HIV
What is required following accidental exposure to body fluids? - ANSW Documentation
of the accidental exposure
What is the first priority after accidental exposure? - ANSW First aid
What is the term for the following equipment: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, and
gog-gles? - ANSW Personal Protective
Equipment
What PPE should be worn for venipuncture? - ANSW Gloves
When should you wash your hands? - ANSW before and after every patient
What should be done if your gloves are punctured or torn? - ANSW Replace the gloves
Where should you dispose of used needles and lancets? - ANSW Sharps container
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, what two guidelines must all at-risk
employees adhere to? - ANSW Personal protective equipment ment and HBV
immunization
What organization establishes regulations for phlebotomists to work as effectively and
safely as possible? - ANSW OSHA
