NHA-Practice Test 2-2023-2024

Front

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient for a coagulation study. The patient states, "I faint every time I get my blood drawn." What should the technician say?

Back

I will perform the draw while you are lying down

Front

During a venipuncture a patient reports a sharp pain radiating down his arm. What should a phlebotomy technician do?

Back

Release the tourniquet and remove the needle.

Front

A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which question should the technician ask?

Back

Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth?

Front

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? A HIPAA violation, A transfusion reaction, A medical transcription error, A pharmaceutical reaction

Back

A transfusion reaction

Front

A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which complication?

Back

Hemolysis

Front

According to HOSA standards, which vaccine must employers offer to their phlebotomists at no cost? Options: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E

Back

Hepatitis B

Front

A phlebotomy technician should identify which additive is used to prevent the breakdown of a glucose: Sodium citrate, Sodium fluoride, EDTA, Heparin?

Back

Sodium fluoride

Front

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selection indicates the correct order of draw for a venipuncture? Options: Lavender, green, gray, Gray, green, lavender, Green, gray, lavender, Green, lavender, gray

Back

Green, lavender, gray

Front

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. What should the technician perform next?

Back

Uncap the needle and inspect it

Front

Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? Options: Following an incorrect order of draw, Using an incorrect needle gauge, Applying the tourniquet too close to the draw site, Failing to invert the tube

Back

Using an incorrect needle gauge