PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM (NHA)
A primary consultant on the timing for collecting blood for DRUG levels is found in
which of the following departments? - ANS pharmacy
Agents - ANS infectious microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites
allergic reaction hazards - ANS latex sensitivity
Amount of WBCs per microliter of blood - ANS 5,000-10,000
Anemic - ANS A person who has too little hemoglobin or a decreased number
of red blood cells
another name for platelets... - ANS thrombocytes
another name for red blood cells... - ANS Erythrocytes
Another name for white blood cells... - ANS leukocytes
aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry_____ blood _______ the heart - ANS
oxygenated & away from
aortic valve - ANS semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and
aorta
APTT - ANS activated partial thromboplastin time
Average number of platelets per microliter of blood - ANS 140,000-440,000
Basal state - ANS fasted and refrained from strenuous exercise for 12 hours
prior to draw
Biologic hazard is defined as what? - ANS infectious agents that can cause
bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections
Blood Cultures (BC) - ANS ordered to detect presence of microorganisms in
blood
blood for lead levels needs to be collected in a..... - ANS tan top tube
, Blood vessels - ANS arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, superior &
inferior vena cavae
BT - ANS bleeding time
C&S - ANS culture and sensitivity
CDC - ANS Center for Disease Control AND PREVENTION
centrifuge - ANS instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning
the blood
Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - ANS Dependability, honesty,
integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills
chemical hazards is defined as what? - ANS preservatives and chemicals
used in the lab
Circulatory system function - ANS deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, &
enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be
expelled
Coagulation phase - ANS converts platelet plug to a stable fibrin clot
Cold Agglutinins are... - ANS antibodies produced in response to infection
Cold Agglutinins should be kept warm or cold? - ANS warm
common entry sites - ANS broken skin, mucous membranes, and body
systems exposed to the external environment
Common tests for a gray top tube are? - ANS Fasting blood sugar (FBS),
glucose tolerance test (GTT), Blood alcohol levels, and lactic acid measurement
Common tests for a green top tube are? - ANS Chemistry tests, STAT
electrolytes, carboxyhemoglobin
Common tests for a lavender - ANS CBC, WBC differential count, hemoglobin
and hematocrit, ESR, sickle cell screening
Common tests for a red top tube consist of what? - ANS SERUM chemistry
tests, serology tests, and blood bank
Common tests for a tiger top tube are? - ANS most chemistry tests
A primary consultant on the timing for collecting blood for DRUG levels is found in
which of the following departments? - ANS pharmacy
Agents - ANS infectious microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites
allergic reaction hazards - ANS latex sensitivity
Amount of WBCs per microliter of blood - ANS 5,000-10,000
Anemic - ANS A person who has too little hemoglobin or a decreased number
of red blood cells
another name for platelets... - ANS thrombocytes
another name for red blood cells... - ANS Erythrocytes
Another name for white blood cells... - ANS leukocytes
aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry_____ blood _______ the heart - ANS
oxygenated & away from
aortic valve - ANS semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and
aorta
APTT - ANS activated partial thromboplastin time
Average number of platelets per microliter of blood - ANS 140,000-440,000
Basal state - ANS fasted and refrained from strenuous exercise for 12 hours
prior to draw
Biologic hazard is defined as what? - ANS infectious agents that can cause
bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections
Blood Cultures (BC) - ANS ordered to detect presence of microorganisms in
blood
blood for lead levels needs to be collected in a..... - ANS tan top tube
, Blood vessels - ANS arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins, superior &
inferior vena cavae
BT - ANS bleeding time
C&S - ANS culture and sensitivity
CDC - ANS Center for Disease Control AND PREVENTION
centrifuge - ANS instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning
the blood
Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - ANS Dependability, honesty,
integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal skills
chemical hazards is defined as what? - ANS preservatives and chemicals
used in the lab
Circulatory system function - ANS deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, &
enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be
expelled
Coagulation phase - ANS converts platelet plug to a stable fibrin clot
Cold Agglutinins are... - ANS antibodies produced in response to infection
Cold Agglutinins should be kept warm or cold? - ANS warm
common entry sites - ANS broken skin, mucous membranes, and body
systems exposed to the external environment
Common tests for a gray top tube are? - ANS Fasting blood sugar (FBS),
glucose tolerance test (GTT), Blood alcohol levels, and lactic acid measurement
Common tests for a green top tube are? - ANS Chemistry tests, STAT
electrolytes, carboxyhemoglobin
Common tests for a lavender - ANS CBC, WBC differential count, hemoglobin
and hematocrit, ESR, sickle cell screening
Common tests for a red top tube consist of what? - ANS SERUM chemistry
tests, serology tests, and blood bank
Common tests for a tiger top tube are? - ANS most chemistry tests
