NHA Phlebotomy Study Guide Questions with Correct
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B >> a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has servere
down's syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phebotomist take?
A)
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NHA Phlebotomy Study Guide Questions with Correct
Answers
B >> a phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has servere
down's syndrome. Which of the following steps should the phebotomist take?
A) explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipuncture
B) speak with the patient's gaurdian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the
explanation is understood
C) draw the patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure
D) ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm still for the procedure
D >> which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should the phlebotomist
do first?
A) clense the site with an antiseptic wipe.
B) select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger.
C) position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip.
D)confirm the correct identity of the patient.
C >> a phlebotomist is drawing blood from a patient and observces red spots. Which of
the following is an appropriate action for the phlebotomist to take?
A) stop the draw immediately
B) apply ice to the site
C) apply pressure after collecting the specimen
D) release the tourniquet immediately
A >> which of the following is appropriate to use when collecting for a chemistry test
that requires serum?
A) sst
B) edta
C) pst
D) sps
A >> 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
B) you'll have to talk to the lab techs about collecting the sample
C) leave the semen sample at the front desk for delivery to the lab at the end of the day
D) you should discuss that with your doctor, i only draw blood
C >> which of the following test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to
clense the site for a dermal puncture?
A) glucose
B) blood urea nitrogen
C) potassium
D) coagulation studiesD >> blood cultures have been ordered on a patient in the intensive care unit. The nurse
calls the phlebotomist to bring the appropriate materials. Which of the following should
the phlebotomist bring?
A) two aerobic bottles
B) two anaerobic bottles
C) an aerobic bottle and an sps tube
D) an aerobic bottle and an anaerobic bottle
C >> when a phlebotomist is distributing laboratory results to ordering physicians, which
results have priority?
A) lead
B) bmp
C) presurgical
D) ferritin
C >> which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?
A) inverting the specimen 4 times
B) partially filling the collection tube
C) shaking the collection tube vigorously
D) allowing the specimen to clo
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