NHA PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM /
LATEST COMPLETE VERSION / ACTUAL
AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWES (A+ GUIDE
SOLUTION) 2025/2026.
1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - answer-36-38
degrees C
2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert tube - answer-b. Incorrect needle gauge
The ability to keep body systems functioning in a steady state is called:
a. coagulation.
b. articulation.
c. metabolism.
d. homeostasis. - answer-d. homeostasis.
,The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels is the:
a. epidermis.
b. dermis.
c. keratinized epithelium.
d. root shaft. - answer-b. dermis.
The artery of choice for measuring the pulse rate in an adult is the:
a. carotid.
b. radial.
c. brachial.
d. temporal. - answer-b. radial.
The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart are:
a. arteries.
b. alveoli.
c. capillaries.
d. veins. - answer-d. veins.
All of the following are formed elements found in the blood except:
a. erythrocytes.
b. platelets.
c. macrophages.
d. leukocytes. - answer-c. macrophages
,. The primary role of the thrombocyte is to:
a. transport nutrients.
b. promote blood clotting.
c. phagocytize bacteria.
d. produce antibodies. - answer-b. promote blood clotting.
. Functions of the blood include all of the following except:
a. transport oxygen.
b. regulate pulse rate.
c. deliver nutrients.
d. transport waste products. - answer-b. regulate pulse rate.
The fluid that comprises approximately 55% of the total blood volume is made
up of:
a. hematocrit.
b. plasma.
c. tissue fluid.
d. serum. - answer-b. plasma.
3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia
specimen?
, a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - answer-d. Place
specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice)
4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month
old. Which is appropriate? - answer-a. Either heel
5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The
patient extends his arm and turns head away. Which consent does this
indicate? - answer-a. Implied consent
6. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient?
- answer-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken
7. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe
Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? - answer-a. Speak with the
patient guardian before performing venipuncture to enmsure the patient
understands
8. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests
are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - answer-a. Implied
consent
9. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? -
answer-a. Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
LATEST COMPLETE VERSION / ACTUAL
AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWES (A+ GUIDE
SOLUTION) 2025/2026.
1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - answer-36-38
degrees C
2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
a. Incorrect order of draw
b. Incorrect needle gauge
c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site
d. Failure to invert tube - answer-b. Incorrect needle gauge
The ability to keep body systems functioning in a steady state is called:
a. coagulation.
b. articulation.
c. metabolism.
d. homeostasis. - answer-d. homeostasis.
,The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels is the:
a. epidermis.
b. dermis.
c. keratinized epithelium.
d. root shaft. - answer-b. dermis.
The artery of choice for measuring the pulse rate in an adult is the:
a. carotid.
b. radial.
c. brachial.
d. temporal. - answer-b. radial.
The blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart are:
a. arteries.
b. alveoli.
c. capillaries.
d. veins. - answer-d. veins.
All of the following are formed elements found in the blood except:
a. erythrocytes.
b. platelets.
c. macrophages.
d. leukocytes. - answer-c. macrophages
,. The primary role of the thrombocyte is to:
a. transport nutrients.
b. promote blood clotting.
c. phagocytize bacteria.
d. produce antibodies. - answer-b. promote blood clotting.
. Functions of the blood include all of the following except:
a. transport oxygen.
b. regulate pulse rate.
c. deliver nutrients.
d. transport waste products. - answer-b. regulate pulse rate.
The fluid that comprises approximately 55% of the total blood volume is made
up of:
a. hematocrit.
b. plasma.
c. tissue fluid.
d. serum. - answer-b. plasma.
3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia
specimen?
, a. Protect from light
b. Keep specimen warm
c. Keep specimen at body temp
d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) - answer-d. Place
specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice)
4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month
old. Which is appropriate? - answer-a. Either heel
5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The
patient extends his arm and turns head away. Which consent does this
indicate? - answer-a. Implied consent
6. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient?
- answer-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken
7. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe
Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? - answer-a. Speak with the
patient guardian before performing venipuncture to enmsure the patient
understands
8. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests
are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under - answer-a. Implied
consent
9. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? -
answer-a. Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient
