NHA Phlebotomy Review:

When performing a capillary draw collection, which of the following steps should the phlebotomist take after selecting the site?

• Squeeze the patient's finger

• Secure the patient's hand

• Cleanse the site with antiseptic

• Label the specimen

A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from an infant. To calculate the blood volume that can be drawn, which of the following types of patient information must the phlebotomist have?

• Weight

• Height

• Blood type

• Birth date

According to CLSI, the standard depth of a dermal puncture for an infant is __.

• 0.30mm

• 3mm

• 2mm

• 0.20mm

When a phlebotomist technician is introducing themselves after entering a patient's room, which of the following tones of voice should the technician use?

• Quiet and professional

• Loud and authoritative

• Assertive and humorous

• Commanding and confident

Which of the following is a common complication when using a needle that is too small?

• Hemodialysis

• Collapsed vein

• Hemoconcentration

• Hemolysis

Which of the following forms commonly accompanies a toxicology drug screen for legal purposes?

• Requisition

• Chain of custody

• CMS 1500

• Encounter

A phlebotomist should identify which of the following as the best site for phenylketonuria collection on an infant?

• The central area of the heel

• The medial and lateral areas of the heel

• The central area of the fingertip

• The medial or lateral area of the fingertip

Which of the following is an appropriate choice for cleaning a surface contaminated with blood or body fluids?

• Povidone-iodine

• 70% isopropyl alcohol

• Boiling water

• 10% bleach solution

When should the phlebotomist label the collection tubes?

• Before collection

• Immediately after verifying patient identification

• Before handwashing

• Immediately after collection

A phlebotomist is preparing to obtain an inpatient specimen from a patient. Which of the following locations is the proper place for the phlebotomist to place the tourniquet?

• On top of the patient's burn wound

• Over the patient's gown sleeve

• Above the patient's IV site

• Over the patient's weeping rash