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1. A phleb is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient.
Which of the following locations is the proper place for the phleb to place
the tourniquet?
A. On top of the patients burn wound
B. Over the patients gown sleeve
C. Above the patients IV site
D. Over the patients weeping rash - correct answer - B. Over the
patients gown sleeve
2. The duties of a phleb include?
A. Evaluating stained blood smears
B. Calibrating instruments within the lab
C. Establishing test protocols for specimen analysis
D. Greeting and instructing patients - correct answer - D. Greeting and
instructing patients
3. Every state in the U.S. requires that newborns be tested for which of the
following disorders?
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A. Septicemia
B. Bacteremia
C. Phenylketonuria
D. Proteinuria - correct answer - C. Phenylketonuria
4. Utilizing tubes that have expired may result in which of the following?
A. Loss of vacuum
B. Hemoconcentration
C. Hemolysis
D. Elevation of the red blood cell count - correct answer - A. Loss of
vacuum
5. A phleb is explaining the venipuncture procedure to a patient who is
seated. In which of the following positions should the phleb instruct the
patient to place their arm?
A. Distal portion of the arm in a downward position
B. Wrist positioned with dorsal side up
C. Next to the patient while in the prone position
D. Fingers oriented laterally - correct answer - B. Wrist positioned with
dorsal side up
6. A phleb washed their hands in prep for a routine venipuncture. Which of
the following actions should the phleb take to dry their hands?
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A. Dry hands with a sterile towel
B. Dry hands with a clean disposable towel
C. Dry hands with sanitizing gel
D. Dry hands with a disposable sanitizing cloth - correct answer - B. Dry
hands with a clean disposable towel
7. Which of the following blood specimen test are photosensitive and
should be protected from the light?
A. Gastrin
B. Ammonia
C. Pyruvate
D. Bilirubin - correct answer - D. Bilirubin
8. A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn
errors of metabolism requires which of the following?
A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old
B. The circles on the filter paper must be at least half filled
C. The first drop of blood of blood immediately following the puncture
must be included
D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be
processed - correct answer - A. The newborn must be at least 3
days old.
9. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with
guidelines for a CLIA-waived procedure?
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A. Document quality control results
B. Report results immediately to CLA
C. Transport specimens within 24 hr.
D. Process a specimen within 1 hour of collection - correct answer - A.
Document quality control results
10. A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following
patients?
A. A patient who has chest pain
B. A patient who is pulseless
C. A patient who is lethargic
D. A patient who is short of breath - correct answer - B. A patient who is
pulsless
11. Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to
preform A1C, CBC, Hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic
panel?
A. Yellow and Blue
B. Gold and lavender
C. Green and gray
D. Red and Black - correct answer - B. Gold and Lavender
12. Which of the following methods provides for the most secure and
reliable delivery of laboratory results?
PHLEBOTOMY NHA EXAM 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR
GRADES.
1. A phleb is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient.
Which of the following locations is the proper place for the phleb to place
the tourniquet?
A. On top of the patients burn wound
B. Over the patients gown sleeve
C. Above the patients IV site
D. Over the patients weeping rash - correct answer - B. Over the
patients gown sleeve
2. The duties of a phleb include?
A. Evaluating stained blood smears
B. Calibrating instruments within the lab
C. Establishing test protocols for specimen analysis
D. Greeting and instructing patients - correct answer - D. Greeting and
instructing patients
3. Every state in the U.S. requires that newborns be tested for which of the
following disorders?
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A. Septicemia
B. Bacteremia
C. Phenylketonuria
D. Proteinuria - correct answer - C. Phenylketonuria
4. Utilizing tubes that have expired may result in which of the following?
A. Loss of vacuum
B. Hemoconcentration
C. Hemolysis
D. Elevation of the red blood cell count - correct answer - A. Loss of
vacuum
5. A phleb is explaining the venipuncture procedure to a patient who is
seated. In which of the following positions should the phleb instruct the
patient to place their arm?
A. Distal portion of the arm in a downward position
B. Wrist positioned with dorsal side up
C. Next to the patient while in the prone position
D. Fingers oriented laterally - correct answer - B. Wrist positioned with
dorsal side up
6. A phleb washed their hands in prep for a routine venipuncture. Which of
the following actions should the phleb take to dry their hands?
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A. Dry hands with a sterile towel
B. Dry hands with a clean disposable towel
C. Dry hands with sanitizing gel
D. Dry hands with a disposable sanitizing cloth - correct answer - B. Dry
hands with a clean disposable towel
7. Which of the following blood specimen test are photosensitive and
should be protected from the light?
A. Gastrin
B. Ammonia
C. Pyruvate
D. Bilirubin - correct answer - D. Bilirubin
8. A phlebotomist should identify that a blood spot collection for inborn
errors of metabolism requires which of the following?
A. The newborn must be at least 3 days old
B. The circles on the filter paper must be at least half filled
C. The first drop of blood of blood immediately following the puncture
must be included
D. The specimen must be completely dried before the test can be
processed - correct answer - A. The newborn must be at least 3
days old.
9. Which of the following actions should a phlebotomist take to comply with
guidelines for a CLIA-waived procedure?
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A. Document quality control results
B. Report results immediately to CLA
C. Transport specimens within 24 hr.
D. Process a specimen within 1 hour of collection - correct answer - A.
Document quality control results
10. A phlebotomist should administer CPR to which of the following
patients?
A. A patient who has chest pain
B. A patient who is pulseless
C. A patient who is lethargic
D. A patient who is short of breath - correct answer - B. A patient who is
pulsless
11. Which of the following color top tubes will the phlebotomist need to
preform A1C, CBC, Hepatic panel, and a comprehensive metabolic
panel?
A. Yellow and Blue
B. Gold and lavender
C. Green and gray
D. Red and Black - correct answer - B. Gold and Lavender
12. Which of the following methods provides for the most secure and
reliable delivery of laboratory results?
