NHA PHLEBOTOMY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS / NHA
PHLEBOTOMY QUESTIONS 120 REAL EXAM
A PCT is collecting specimens for multiple tests via capillary puncture. Which of the
following tubes should the technician collect first? - ANSWER: Lavender
A PCT is performing a blood collection with a winged infusion set through a dorsal
hand vein. At which of the following angles should the technician insert the needle? -
ANSWER: 10
A PCT is performing a capillary blood specimen collection for an 11-month-old infant.
Which of the following devices should the technician use? - ANSWER: Disposable
Lancet
Which of the following is not a patient who would typically receive a dermal blood
collection? - ANSWER: obese patient
A capillary blood collection and finger stick are the same thing. - ANSWER: TRUE
Which part of the foot is best for a heel stick? - ANSWER: Medial or lateral side of the
plantar surface of heel
What is another term for a patient who has low red blood cell count due to too many
blood collections? - ANSWER: latrogenic anemia
Point of care testing is where tests are run close to where the patient is located. -
ANSWER: TRUE
During a finger stick, what should you do immediately after disposing of the lancet in
the sharps container? - ANSWER: wipe away the first drop
What can you use if a traditional tourniquet is not available? - ANSWER: Blood
Pressure Cuff
What method should be used with a 30-year old patient with fragile veins? -
ANSWER: Syringe
What method should be used with a 10-month old patient? - ANSWER: Butterfly
How many changes of resistance should you feel while performing a venipuncture? -
ANSWER: 3
The median cubital vein is which choice of vein? - ANSWER: 1
The cephalic vein is which choice of vein? - ANSWER: 2
PHLEBOTOMY QUESTIONS 120 REAL EXAM
A PCT is collecting specimens for multiple tests via capillary puncture. Which of the
following tubes should the technician collect first? - ANSWER: Lavender
A PCT is performing a blood collection with a winged infusion set through a dorsal
hand vein. At which of the following angles should the technician insert the needle? -
ANSWER: 10
A PCT is performing a capillary blood specimen collection for an 11-month-old infant.
Which of the following devices should the technician use? - ANSWER: Disposable
Lancet
Which of the following is not a patient who would typically receive a dermal blood
collection? - ANSWER: obese patient
A capillary blood collection and finger stick are the same thing. - ANSWER: TRUE
Which part of the foot is best for a heel stick? - ANSWER: Medial or lateral side of the
plantar surface of heel
What is another term for a patient who has low red blood cell count due to too many
blood collections? - ANSWER: latrogenic anemia
Point of care testing is where tests are run close to where the patient is located. -
ANSWER: TRUE
During a finger stick, what should you do immediately after disposing of the lancet in
the sharps container? - ANSWER: wipe away the first drop
What can you use if a traditional tourniquet is not available? - ANSWER: Blood
Pressure Cuff
What method should be used with a 30-year old patient with fragile veins? -
ANSWER: Syringe
What method should be used with a 10-month old patient? - ANSWER: Butterfly
How many changes of resistance should you feel while performing a venipuncture? -
ANSWER: 3
The median cubital vein is which choice of vein? - ANSWER: 1
The cephalic vein is which choice of vein? - ANSWER: 2
