NHA CPT Exam Study Questions with
Correct Verified Answers (Latest 2025-
2026). Graded A
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech
notices that the pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's
provided ID. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANS
Contact the ordering provider to correct the requisition form
A phlebitis tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures? - ANS 36 - 38 *C
A phlebotomy tech collects multiple specimens from a premature infant.
Which of the following is a possible result of the procedure? -
ANSiatrogenic anemia
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the
trough level of a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which
of the following times? - ANSWithin 15 min before the pt. receives the next
dose of medication
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-
employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate
to the technician that tampering has possible occured? - ANSThe temp of
the specimen is 30* C (86*F)
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, A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple
blood assays. The tech should fill the tube that has which of the following
additives first? - ANSSodium citrate
A phlebotomy tech is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card
to screen a newborn for phenylketonuria. Which of the following actions
should the tech take? - ANSApply blood to the printed side of the filter
paper
A phlebotomy tech is instructing a pt. about proper semen specimen
collection for determination of fertility potential. Which of the following
instructions should the technician include? - ANSProtect the specimen from
exposure to bright light
A phlebotomy tech is introducing herself to a pt. and explaining the
venipuncture procedure. In which of the following comfort zones is the tech
working? - ANSPersonal
A phlebotomy tech is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and
electrolyte tests. Which of the following is the proper collection order? -
ANSLavender microcollection container, green microcollection container,
then red microcollection container
A phlebotomy tech is performing a heelstick to obtain capillary blood for
testing a newborn's bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - ANSUse an amber-colored microcontainer
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Correct Verified Answers (Latest 2025-
2026). Graded A
A patient arrives at a clinic with a requisition for a chemistry panel. A Tech
notices that the pt's last name on the requisition differs from the pt's
provided ID. Which of the following actions should the tech take? - ANS
Contact the ordering provider to correct the requisition form
A phlebitis tech should transport a semen sample at which of the following
temperatures? - ANS 36 - 38 *C
A phlebotomy tech collects multiple specimens from a premature infant.
Which of the following is a possible result of the procedure? -
ANSiatrogenic anemia
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a blood specimen from a pt. to measure the
trough level of a medication. The tech should collect the specimen at which
of the following times? - ANSWithin 15 min before the pt. receives the next
dose of medication
A phlebotomy tech is collecting a urine specimen from a pt. for a pre-
employment drug screening. Which of the following findings should indicate
to the technician that tampering has possible occured? - ANSThe temp of
the specimen is 30* C (86*F)
1
, A phlebotomy tech is collecting blood specimens from a pt. for multiple
blood assays. The tech should fill the tube that has which of the following
additives first? - ANSSodium citrate
A phlebotomy tech is collecting capillary blood drops on a filter paper card
to screen a newborn for phenylketonuria. Which of the following actions
should the tech take? - ANSApply blood to the printed side of the filter
paper
A phlebotomy tech is instructing a pt. about proper semen specimen
collection for determination of fertility potential. Which of the following
instructions should the technician include? - ANSProtect the specimen from
exposure to bright light
A phlebotomy tech is introducing herself to a pt. and explaining the
venipuncture procedure. In which of the following comfort zones is the tech
working? - ANSPersonal
A phlebotomy tech is performing a capillary collection for CBC, FSH, and
electrolyte tests. Which of the following is the proper collection order? -
ANSLavender microcollection container, green microcollection container,
then red microcollection container
A phlebotomy tech is performing a heelstick to obtain capillary blood for
testing a newborn's bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - ANSUse an amber-colored microcontainer
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