NHA Phlebotomy Certification Mega Test
Bank
2023-2024 Edition
170+ Questions & Verified Answers (2023–2024)
*This document is an independently compiled practice exam and study guide based on publicly available topics from the NHA
Phlebotomy Certification Exam. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
or any other official examination body. All content is intended solely for educational and personal study use to help students prepare
for certification.
, NHA Phlebotomy Certification Mega Test Bank 170+ Questions & Verified Answers (2023–2024) -
Revised
1. A Phlebotomy technician should identify which additive to prevent the breakdown of glucose?
Answer: Sodium fluoride
2. A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure.
To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask?
Answer: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?"
3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of a Phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Answer: A transfusion reaction
4. A Phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which complication?
Answer: Hemolysis
5. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult
to access. Which device should the technician use?
Answer: Hand immobilizer
6. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a
patient. The tourniquet is in place, and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. What procedure should the
technician perform next?
Answer: Ask the patient to make a fist
7. What action by a Phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
Answer: Using an incorrect needle gauge
8. A Phlebotomy technician should identify which series of venipuncture steps in the appropriate order?
Answer: Assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle
9. Why should a Phlebotomy technician comply with HIPAA to protect?
Answer: To protect the patient's information
10. A Phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which site should the
technician select?
Answer: The Distal Phalanx of either middle finger
11. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general informed
consent form upon admission to the facility. Which action by the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture?
Answer: Rolling up his shirt sleeve
12. A Phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a
patient. Which action should the technician take?
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Bank
2023-2024 Edition
170+ Questions & Verified Answers (2023–2024)
*This document is an independently compiled practice exam and study guide based on publicly available topics from the NHA
Phlebotomy Certification Exam. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
or any other official examination body. All content is intended solely for educational and personal study use to help students prepare
for certification.
, NHA Phlebotomy Certification Mega Test Bank 170+ Questions & Verified Answers (2023–2024) -
Revised
1. A Phlebotomy technician should identify which additive to prevent the breakdown of glucose?
Answer: Sodium fluoride
2. A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure.
To confirm the patient's identity, what question should the technician ask?
Answer: "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?"
3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of a Phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen?
Answer: A transfusion reaction
4. A Phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which complication?
Answer: Hemolysis
5. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult
to access. Which device should the technician use?
Answer: Hand immobilizer
6. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a
patient. The tourniquet is in place, and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. What procedure should the
technician perform next?
Answer: Ask the patient to make a fist
7. What action by a Phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen?
Answer: Using an incorrect needle gauge
8. A Phlebotomy technician should identify which series of venipuncture steps in the appropriate order?
Answer: Assess the site, cleanse the site, and insert the needle
9. Why should a Phlebotomy technician comply with HIPAA to protect?
Answer: To protect the patient's information
10. A Phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which site should the
technician select?
Answer: The Distal Phalanx of either middle finger
11. A Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general informed
consent form upon admission to the facility. Which action by the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture?
Answer: Rolling up his shirt sleeve
12. A Phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a
patient. Which action should the technician take?
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