Phlebotomy NHA Exam
A phlebotomist finds a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing. In which of the following positions should the phlebotomist place the patient before initiating CPR
- Supine
- Semi-fowler's
- Prone
- Side-lying
Correct Answer:
Supine
If a patient is on droplet precautions the phlebotomist should recognize that which of the following is a means of transmission
- The patient sneezes
- The patient provides a urine specimen
- The patient has a bloody nose
- The patient reports an itchy rash
Correct Answer:
The patient sneezes
Which of the following techniques of needle insertion into the antecubital space is in accordance with suggested venipuncture guidelines?
- Perpendicular to the vein at an angle of 30 degrees to 45 degrees
- With the bevel facing up at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees
- Parallel to the vein at an angle of 35 degrees
- With the bevel facing down at an angle of 25 degrees
Correct Answer:
With the bevel facing up at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees 1 / 4
The lab is scheduled for a routine annual inspection with the primary focus on equipment maintenance log. Which of the following areas will be the focus of the inspection?
- Mechanical safety
- Chemical Safety
- Radiation safety
- Electrical Safety
Correct Answer:
Mechanical safety
Which of the following anticoagulants is found in a lavender top blood collection vacuum tube?
- Sodium citrate
- Sodium Heparin
- EDTA
- Lithium Heparin
Correct Answer:
EDTA
By wearing a face shield when coming into contact with body fluids, a phlebotomist is preventing exposure by which of the following modes of transmission?
- Permucisal
- Vector
- Fomite
- Percutaneous
Correct Answer:
Permucisal
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After collecting a bilirubin test which of the following steps must be taken postvenipuncture to ensure an accurate test result?
- Specimen should be chilled
- Specimen should be spun down and frozen
- Specimen should be kept away from direct light
- Specimen should be transferred in a light blue tube
Correct Answer:
Specimen should be kept away from direct light
When preparing to explain a phleb procedure to a patient which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take?
- Plan to use empathy towards the patient during the discussion
- Ensure technical medical terminology is used in the explanation
- Plan to communicate while in the patients intimate personal space
- Remain in a standing position while the patient sits in a chair
Correct Answer:
Plan to use empathy towards the patient during the discussion
If a tube is not inverted correctly after collection, it may cause
- Hemoconcentration
- False test results
- A failure in the centrifugation process
- Cell dilution
Correct Answer:
False test results
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The CLSI recommends a heel lancet's penetration to be less than 2 mm (0.03 in) To prevent which of the following conditions
- Excessive bleeding
- Pain
- Tissue fluid contamination
- Bone penetration
Correct Answer:
Bone penetration
While performing donor phleb for a blood bank, the phleb should use a
- 12-14-gauge needle
- 16-18-gauge needle
- 21-22-gauge needle
- 23-25-gauge needle
Correct Answer:
16-18-gauge needle
Drawing a patient’s blood without consent can result in a charge of
- Negligence
- Malpractice
- Breach of contract
- Battery
Correct Answer:
Battery
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