NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test (100
questions and answers).
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? -
\Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? -
\Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? -
\Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? -
\Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician
follow? -
\Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? -
\Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? -
\24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
\Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? -
\Perform the venipuncture
, A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which
of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? -
\Median cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
\Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? -
\Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? -
\Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? -
\An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? -
\Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? -
\Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an isolation.
Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the technician
remove first? -
\Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a technician
should remove? -
\Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection are.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? -
\Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
questions and answers).
A Phlebotomy technician should identify that HIPAA protects which of the following
rights as part of the Patient Care Partnership? -
\Privacy
For which of the following conditions does emergency first aid treatment include
maintaining an open airway, control bleeding, and keeping the pt warm until help
arrives? -
\Shock
A Phlebotomy technician is working with a patient who has Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
infection. Which of the following transmission precautions should the technician take? -
\Airborne Precautions
A phlebotomy technician is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card to
screen a newborn for PKU (Phenylketonuria). Which of the following actions should the
technician take? -
\Apply blood to the printed side of the filter paper.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a blood specimen from a patient who has
Clostridium Difficile infection. Which of the following precautions should the technician
follow? -
\Contact Precautions
A phlebotomy technician should ensure that which of the following specimens is
protected from light? -
\Bilirubin
A phlebotomy technician is exposed to blood via a needle stick injury. Within how many
hours should the technician initiate (PEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? -
\24 hours
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a timed medication draw ordered for
1400. The technician should verify when the patient received his previous dose of
medication with which of the following members of the inter - professional team? -
\Nurse
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who
states that he/she is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the technician
take? -
\Perform the venipuncture
, A phlebotomy technician is selecting a site for a blood draw from a patient. From which
of the following veins should the technician attempt to draw first? -
\Median cubital
A phlebotomy technician uses sterile technique and demonstrates proper hygiene.
Which of the following professional characteristics is the technician displaying? -
\Attention to cleanliness
A patient who has diabetes states that he prefers to be drawn on the inside of his wrist.
Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take? -
\Attempt to draw from Antecubital region
A phlebotomist is preparing to collect a specimen for a blood alcohol level testing.
Which of the following antiseptics should the technician use to cleanse the venipuncture
site? -
\Soap and water
Blood cultures have been ordered on an adult patient in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). A
nurse calls a phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following
should the technician bring? -
\An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing a patient for a routine venipuncture. Which
antiseptic solution should the technician use? -
\Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following actions is a phlebotomy technician to take before leaving a
patients room? -
\Initial and mark the date and time on each tube drawn
A phlebotomy technician has collected a specimen from a patient who is in an isolation.
Which of the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should the technician
remove first? -
\Gloves
After exiting a patients room, which of the following is the last piece of PPE a technician
should remove? -
\Mask
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection are.
Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of the
items? -
\Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room
