Phlebotomy NHA Practice Test Already Verified A+
1. Phlebotomy Procedure for Patient with Down Syndrome
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of
the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
️ B) Speak with the patient's gu...
1. Phlebotomy Procedure for Patient with Down Syndrome
A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of
the following steps should the phlebotomist take?
✔️ B) Speak with the patient's guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation
is understood.
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2. First Step for Finger Stick Procedure
Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist do first?
✔️ D) Confirm identity of the patient.
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,3. Observing Red Spots During Blood Draw
A phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observes red spots. Which of the following is an
appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
✔️ C) Apply pressure after collecting the specimen.
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4. Collection Tube for Chemistry Test Requiring Serum
Which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test that requires serum?
✔️ A) SST.
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5. Instructions for Semen Sample Submission
A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must submit a semen
sample for analysis. Which of the following should the phlebotomist tell the patient?
,✔️ A) As soon as you collect the specimen, keep it next to your body. We will need to submit it right
away to the lab for testing.
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6. Affected Test Results from Povidone Iodine
Which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a
dermal procedure?
✔️ C) Potassium.
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7. Appropriate Materials for Blood Cultures in ICU
Blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU). The nurse calls the
phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should the phlebotomist bring?
✔️ D) An aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle.
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8. Priority of Laboratory Results for Ordering Physicians
When a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which results have
priority?
✔️ C) Presurgical.
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9. Causes of Hemolyzed Specimen
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?
✔️ C) Shaking the collection tube vigorously.
Which is an example of the acceptable reporting of routine lab results?
A) Call the family physician with the results
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