NHA Phlebotomy Certification Proctored Exam
ACCURATE AUGUST EXAM WITH SOLUTION (100%
PASS)
Phlebotomy: - ANSWER: withdrawal of blood from a vein
What procedure requires
-professionalism
-ability to multi-task
-appropriate technique - ANSWER: phlebotomy
What is the vital first step to performing any phlebotomy procedure? - ANSWER:
obtaining the provider's order for laboratory testing
What is essential to the process of order verification - ANSWER: correct
interpretation of medical abbreviations
What are typically expressed in abbreviations: - ANSWER: -lab tests
-proper blood collection tubes for ordered tests
Upon receiving the provider's order what should happen? - ANSWER: review the
order for completion of all required items
what should be done before beginning the procedure? - ANSWER: -verify accuracy
-requested tests
-test requirements
What should happen if there is any question regarding specimen handling
requirements or the tube color for each test - ANSWER: consult a facility specific
laboratory reference manual
What does the laboratory reference manual provide: - ANSWER: all information
required for testing
-how many and what color tube must be drawn
-test code
What are required items to do before beginning a procedure: - ANSWER: -test and
test code
-patient demographics
-insurance or other billing information
Requisition - ANSWER: written or computer generated order for laboratory tests
Fasting: - ANSWER: abstinence of food and liquids, except water, for a set number of
hours prior to testing
, What do blood cultures require: - ANSWER: -specific preparation of the skin, as well
as multiple tubes and specific specimen labeling
What should you do if performing blood draw for an unfamiliar test? - ANSWER:
consult the laboratory reference manual
What are several verbal to consider when performing a blood collection procedure: -
ANSWER: -basal state
-fasting status
-condition of venipuncture site
Venicpunture: - ANSWER: the puncture of a vein for the purposes of withdrawing
blood
Edema: - ANSWER: an excessive buildup of fluid in body tissue
Hemoconcentration: - ANSWER: increase in the concentration of red blood cells in
the circulating blood, which is commonly caused by exceeding the truncate time of
60 seconds
Tourniquet - ANSWER: flat length of vinyl, rubber, or fabric with velcro, which
restricts blood flow and causes the venous blood to accumulate, enabling better
palpation of a vein prior to phlebotomy
What should you do if the veins are sclerotic or the skin is scarred? - ANSWER:
evaluate and alternative location
What can cause elevation in white blood cells, decrease in iron level,s and abnormal
hormone levels, among few possible complications? - ANSWER: stress
What can occur if the tourniquet is left on the patient longer than 60 seconds -
ANSWER: hemoconcentration
How long should a tourniquet be on - ANSWER: no longer than 1 minute
What happens if missing or inaccurate info on the laboratory requisition or improper
specimen labeling: - ANSWER: excessive blood collection, which could be harmful to
patients health
What info should be verified with every phlebotomy procedure to minimize errors
and ensure proper collection and testing of specimens? - ANSWER: -providers order
-patient identity
-labeling of the specimens
-identification number of the specimen
ACCURATE AUGUST EXAM WITH SOLUTION (100%
PASS)
Phlebotomy: - ANSWER: withdrawal of blood from a vein
What procedure requires
-professionalism
-ability to multi-task
-appropriate technique - ANSWER: phlebotomy
What is the vital first step to performing any phlebotomy procedure? - ANSWER:
obtaining the provider's order for laboratory testing
What is essential to the process of order verification - ANSWER: correct
interpretation of medical abbreviations
What are typically expressed in abbreviations: - ANSWER: -lab tests
-proper blood collection tubes for ordered tests
Upon receiving the provider's order what should happen? - ANSWER: review the
order for completion of all required items
what should be done before beginning the procedure? - ANSWER: -verify accuracy
-requested tests
-test requirements
What should happen if there is any question regarding specimen handling
requirements or the tube color for each test - ANSWER: consult a facility specific
laboratory reference manual
What does the laboratory reference manual provide: - ANSWER: all information
required for testing
-how many and what color tube must be drawn
-test code
What are required items to do before beginning a procedure: - ANSWER: -test and
test code
-patient demographics
-insurance or other billing information
Requisition - ANSWER: written or computer generated order for laboratory tests
Fasting: - ANSWER: abstinence of food and liquids, except water, for a set number of
hours prior to testing
, What do blood cultures require: - ANSWER: -specific preparation of the skin, as well
as multiple tubes and specific specimen labeling
What should you do if performing blood draw for an unfamiliar test? - ANSWER:
consult the laboratory reference manual
What are several verbal to consider when performing a blood collection procedure: -
ANSWER: -basal state
-fasting status
-condition of venipuncture site
Venicpunture: - ANSWER: the puncture of a vein for the purposes of withdrawing
blood
Edema: - ANSWER: an excessive buildup of fluid in body tissue
Hemoconcentration: - ANSWER: increase in the concentration of red blood cells in
the circulating blood, which is commonly caused by exceeding the truncate time of
60 seconds
Tourniquet - ANSWER: flat length of vinyl, rubber, or fabric with velcro, which
restricts blood flow and causes the venous blood to accumulate, enabling better
palpation of a vein prior to phlebotomy
What should you do if the veins are sclerotic or the skin is scarred? - ANSWER:
evaluate and alternative location
What can cause elevation in white blood cells, decrease in iron level,s and abnormal
hormone levels, among few possible complications? - ANSWER: stress
What can occur if the tourniquet is left on the patient longer than 60 seconds -
ANSWER: hemoconcentration
How long should a tourniquet be on - ANSWER: no longer than 1 minute
What happens if missing or inaccurate info on the laboratory requisition or improper
specimen labeling: - ANSWER: excessive blood collection, which could be harmful to
patients health
What info should be verified with every phlebotomy procedure to minimize errors
and ensure proper collection and testing of specimens? - ANSWER: -providers order
-patient identity
-labeling of the specimens
-identification number of the specimen
