NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
Answers.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? -
\Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -
\Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
\8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a -
\Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting -
\Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should -
\introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel
or stick? -
\Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -
\Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
\70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
\Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
\Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should -
\Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for -
\Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains -
, \EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -
\Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -
\A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected
first -
\Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
\The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done -
\PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID -
\Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation -
\Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
\A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
\Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
\2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
\Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
\To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
\Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting -
\For ABG analysis
Answers.
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? -
\Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the -
\Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect -
\8-10 mL per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a -
\Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting -
\Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should -
\introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel
or stick? -
\Age & developmental factors
What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? -
\Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? -
\70% isopropyl alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? -
\Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should -
\Release tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should -
\Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for -
\Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains -
, \EDTA
Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test -
\Ova and parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins -
\A light blue tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected
first -
\Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) -
\The composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be
done -
\PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID -
\Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation -
\Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
If a female refuses to get blood drawn from a male for religious purposes -
\A female PT should collect the specimen
A PT should explain the procedure prior to the venipuncture in order to -
\Obtain patient consent
According to CISI the standard depth of dermal puncture for infants is -
\2mm
What are one of the complications associated with dermal puncture? -
\Osteomyelitis
What is the most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing -
\To monitor glucose levels
If a patient had a mastectomy when preforming a venipuncture you should -
\Draw from opposite arm
When is it appropriate to place specimen in ice when transporting -
\For ABG analysis
