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NHA PHLEBOTOMY EXAM 2024-2025QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|GRADED A+
The nervous system that is made up of the brain and spinal cord
is the:
a. central nervous system.
b. peripheral nervous system.
c. autonomic nervous system.
d. voluntary nervous system Correct Answer a. central nervous
system
Application of the tourniquet on the patient's arm for longer than
one minute may cause:
a. an increase in contaminated blood cultures.
b. a clotted sample in the red top tubes collected.
c. an increase in concentration of large molecules.
d. decreased pain and discomfort in the arm. Correct Answer c.
an increase in concentration of large molecules
The anterior portion of the body is the:
a. right side.
b. front side.
c. back side.
d. left side. Correct Answer b. front side.
When a central venous access device (CVAD) is present:
a. blood is drawn from the line using a 30-mL syringe.
b. laboratory specimens should not be collected from the catheter.
c. blood is drawn and discarded before the specimen is collected.
d. an evacuated tube is attached to the line for specimen
collection. Correct Answer c. blood is drawn and discarded
before the specimen is collected.
,A phlebotomist may be requested not to transport a specimen
through the pneumatic tube system if it is to be tested for:
a. glucose.
b. cholesterol.
c. creatinine.
d. potassium. Correct Answer d. potassium.
Inflammation of the meninges caused by a bacterial or viral
infection is called:
a. poliomyelitis.
b. chondrosarcoma.
c. meningitis.
d. cerebral palsy Correct Answer c. meningitis.
Accessioning refers to:
a. a test performed in the chemistry section.
b. organization of requisition slips for morning sweeps.
c. assigning of identification numbers and distribution of
specimens.
d. processing of specimens requiring special handling. Correct
Answer c. assigning of identification numbers and distribution of
specimens.
Errors in prioritizing specimens appropriately (routine versus stat)
for processing are classified as:
a. post-examination variables.
b. different types of variables depending on the type of laboratory.
c. pre-examination variables.
d. examination variables. Correct Answer c. pre-examination
variables.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers may be used as a substitute for
handwashing:
a. only in a blood donation center.
,b. only in certain patient care areas such as oncology or
obstetrics and gynecology
c. at any time.
d. when the hands are not visibly contaminated with blood or
other body fluid. Correct Answer d. when the hands are not
visibly contaminated with blood or other body fluid.
The physical examination of urine includes reports on:
a. odor and turbidity.
b. color and appearance.
c. clarity and foam color.
d. color and blood. Correct Answer b. color and appearance.
Which of the following pairings is wrong?
a. icteric and yellow.
b. lipemic and cloudy.
c. hemolyzed and red.
d. fasting and cloudy. Correct Answer d. fasting and cloudy.
Phlebotomists may be required to classify tests using a:
a. current procedural technology (CPT) code.
b. bar code.
c. International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9)
code.
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) code.
Correct Answer a. current procedural technology (CPT) code.
The sweat electrolyte test is used in the diagnosis of;
a. multiple sclerosis.
b. cystic fibrosis.
c. muscular dystrophy.
d. electrolyte imbalance. Correct Answer b. cystic fibrosis.
The puncture site may require additional pressure to stop
bleeding when the patient:
, a. has low blood pressure.
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin.
d. both B and C Correct Answer d. both B and C
b. is taking anticoagulants.
c. frequently takes aspirin
. Which of the following pairings is incorrect?
a. Thumb and calluses
b. Index finger and increased nerve endings
c. Third finger and increased possibility of bone puncture
d. Fifth finger and decreased tissue mass Correct Answer c.
Third finger and increased possibility of bone puncture
. Lavender stopper tubes can be used for all of the following
except:
a. coagulation tests.
b. platelet counts.
c. differential counts.
d. hematocrits. Correct Answer a. coagulation tests.
When encountering a patient who is sleeping, the phlebotornist
should:
a. return at another time.
b. try to collect the specimen without waking the patient.
c. notify the nursing station.
d. awaken the patient before collecting the specimen Correct
Answer d. awaken the patient before collecting the specimen
The best way to prevent fainting in a patient during blood
collection is to:
a. have the patient stand during the phlebotomy.
b. have the patient lie down during the phlebotomy.
c. have the patient pump the fist three times.
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