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NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM /
QUESTIONS AND CORREC T
DETAILED ANSWERS / ALREADY
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Question 1: What is the most preferred site for
venipuncture?
CORRECT ANSWER : Median Cubital
Question 2: Prior to performing the capillary (dermal)
puncture the PT should select the
CORRECT ANSWER : Lancet size
Question 3: When collecting blood cultures from an adult
patient it is recommended to collect
CORRECT ANSWER : 8-10 mL per bottle
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Question 4: Feather edge reflects the correct results for a
CORRECT ANSWER : Peripheral Blood Smear
Question 5: What tests require fasting
CORRECT ANSWER : Glucose, triglycerides,
cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy
Question 6: When entering a patients room you should
CORRECT ANSWER : introduce yourself and explain
procedure
Question 7: What two factors that determine weather a
child should have capillary collection by heel or stick?
CORRECT ANSWER : Age & developmental factors
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Question 8: What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid,
which is a non blood specimen?
CORRECT ANSWER : Lumbar tap
Question 9: What type of alcohol compound is
appropriate for a routine skin puncture?
CORRECT ANSWER: 70% isopropyl alcohol
Question 10: When running an IV what is the preferred
site for drawing blood specimen?
CORRECT ANSWER : Going Distal
Question 11: If during a venipuncture the patient moves
needle and needle comes out PT should
CORRECT ANSWER: Release tourniquet
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Question 12: If patient notifies PT of fainting during
blood collection you should
CORRECT ANSWER : Position in supine
Question 13: OSHA guidelines are standards for
CORRECT ANSWER : Reduction of risks and injuries
to employee
Question 14: The lavender evacuated tube contains
CORRECT ANSWER : EDTA
Question 15: Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24
hours when conducting what test