Phlebotomy NHA Exam 2023/2024 UPDATE Questions and Answers Graded A+

Phlebotomy NHA Exam 2023/2024 UPDATE Questions and Answers Graded A+ Which of the following blood specimen test are photosensitive and should be protected from the light? A. Gastrin B. Ammonia C. Pyruvate D. Bilirubin - ANSWER-D. Bilirubin A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn errors of metabolism requires which of the following? A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old B. The circles on the filter paper must be at least half filled C. The first drop of blood of blood immediately following the puncture must be included D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be processed - ANSWER-A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with guidelines for a CLIA-waived procedure? A. Document quality control results B. Report results immediately to CLA C. Transport specimens within 24 hr. D. Process a specimen within 1 hour of collection - ANSWER-A. Document quality control results A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following patients? A. A patient who has chest pain B. A patient who is pulseless C. A patient who is lethargic D. A patient who is short of breath - ANSWER-B. A patient who is pulsless Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to preform A1C, CBC, Hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic panel? A. Yellow and Blue B. Gold and lavender C. Green and gray D. Red and Black - ANSWER-B. Gold and Lavender Which of the following methods provides for the most secure and reliable delivery of laboratory results? A. Electronic reports B. Courier Delivery C. Verbal reports D. Fax - ANSWER-D. Fax A phlebotomist should instruct a patient to take which of the following actions when providing a sputum specimen? A. Collect the stool directly into a sterile container B. Discard the first urine of the day and collect for 24 hr. C. Aggressively swab the inside of the check D. Take a deep breath and then expectorate - ANSWER-D. Take a deep breath and then expectorate Which of the following blood test is appropriate for a fasting specimen? A. Glucose and triglycerides B. BUN and alkaline C. Creatinine and total protein D. Lactate dehydrogenase and albumin - ANSWER-A. Glucose and triglycerides A phlebotomist has just confirmed critical values on a laboratory test. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take when the physician's office is already closed? A. Contact the physician by paging or calling right away B. Leave a message at the physicians office number C. Call the physicians office on the next business day D. Fax the results to the physicians office with a stat fax cover - ANSWER-A. Contact the physician by paging or calling right away Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for handling an ammonia specimen A. Protect from light B. Transport on ice C. Transport with warm water D. Protect from diurnal variation - ANSWER-B. Transport on ice A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from a patient using the aseptic technique. Which of the following cleansing agents should the phlebotomist use? A. Povidone-iodine B. Hand Sanitizer C. 70% isopropyl alcohol D. 10% chlorine bleach solution - ANSWER-C. 70% isopropyl alcohol A phlebotomist is called to the emergency department to draw blood from a patient who is in critical condition. Which of the following is the applicable consent for this procedure A. Informed B. Implied C. Expressed D. Written - ANSWER-B. Implied A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant A. The medial or lateral areas of the heel B. The central area of the heel C. The medial or lateral area of the fingertip D. The central area of the fingertip - ANSWER-A. The medial or lateral areas of the heel Which of the following criteria is acceptable in determining the quality of a peripheral blood smear A. Covers a quarter of the slide B. A well-defined edge C. Covers the entire slide D. A feathered edge - ANSWER-D. a feathered edge There has been a chemical spill in the laboratory. To which of the following should a phlebotomist refer to for directions to clean up the spill? A. CLIA B. OSHA C. SDS D. CDC - ANSWER-C. SDS When preparing for a blood smear, which of the following should a phlebotomist use to ensure the best test result A. venous blood from an EDTA tube B. Venous blood from a sodium citrate tube C. Venous blood from a fluoride tube D. Venous blood from a heparin tube - ANSWER-A. Venous blood from an EDTA tube Which of the following refers to the process of cleaning up a blood specimen spill on a counter? A. Neutralization B. Disinfection C. Contamination D. Sterilization - ANSWER-B. Disinfection Which of the is a phlebotomist required to document on a CBC specimen label? A. Patients insurance provider name B. phlebotomist full name C. Phlebotomist cert number D. Patients identification number - ANSWER-D. Patients identification number A phlebotomist is required to use the sharps container to dispose of which of the following items after performing a capillary collection? A. Lancet B. Used gauze C. Microtainer tube D. Alcohol wipe - ANSWER-A. Lancet Failure to demonstrate proper care that results in an injury tp another person is an example of A. Assault B. Battery C. Negligence D. Fraud - ANSWER-C. Negligence A phlebotomist should use a blood transfer device with which of the following methods of blood collection? A. Winged infusion B. Syringe C. Evacuated tube system D. Capillary puncture - ANSWER-B. Syringe How can a phlebotomist distinguish whether a collection tube contains serum or plasma A. SST in the collection tube indicated plasma B. Sodium fluoride in the collection tube indicated serum C. Sodium citrate in the collection tube indicates serum D. EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma - ANSWER-D. EDTA in the collection tube indicates plasma Which of the following is used to stabilize a patients arm during a venipuncture A. Arm restraints B. A blood pressure cuff C. A phlebotomy wedge D. A phlebotomy cart - ANSWER-C. A phlebotomy wedge A report of laboratory results is required to have which of the following information A. Date of specimen collection B. Phlebotomist initials C. Patient Diagnosis D. Values of previous test - ANSWER-A. Date of specimen collection A large spill has occurred in a laboratory involving venous blood. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? A. cover the spill until maintenance arrives B. pour bleach on the spill and let it soak for 60 seconds C. Evacuate laboratory D. Apply a liquid thickening agent on top of the spill - ANSWER-D. Apply a liquid thickening agent on top of the spill Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take after collecting blood into a serum separation tube? A. Shake the tube vigorously five to eight times B. Invert the tube 3 to 4 times C. Roll the tube 5 to 10 times D. Invert the tube 5 to 8 times - ANSWER-D. Invert the tube 5 to 8 times Which of the following blood components is needed for homeostasis to take place. A. Erythrocytes B. Leukocytes C. Neutrophils D. Thrombocytes - ANSWER-A. Erythrocytes Which of the following tube additives promotes clot formation A. Heparin B. Oxalate C. Citrate D. Silica - ANSWER-D. Silica Which of the following governing bodies mandates the use of safety features on needles and the immediate disposal as one unit in a biohazard container after use.