NHA Test Practice

Which of the following test results are affected when a phlebotomy technician uses povidone-iodine to cleanse a site for a dermal puncture?

• Glucose

• Blood urea nitrogen

• Potassium

• Coagulation studies

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to dispose of contaminated sharps. According to OSHA standards, which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Replace the sharps container when it is two-thirds full.

• Discard covered lancets into a metal trash receptacle.

• Recap needles before placing them into the sharps container.

• Disassemble the evacuated tube system prior to dropping it into the sharps container.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing a peripheral blood smear from a patient's capillary blood. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Select the patient's index finger for the capillary blood draw.

• Use the second drop of blood that emerges from the puncture.

• Position the puncture device so it cuts along the lines of the fingerprint.

• Touch the slide to the blood at least 3.8 cm (1.5 in) from the end of the slide.

A phlebotomy technician is removing his gloves after a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Grasp the tips of the fingers of one glove with the other gloved hand.

• Remove the first glove so that it turns inside out during removal.

• Discard the first glove before removing the second glove.

• Turn the gloves right side out before discarding them.

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a fingerstick for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe.

• Position the blade of the lancet across the lines of the fingertip.

• Confirm the identity of the patient.

• Select the appropriate part of the third or fourth finger.

A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient for blood cultures. Which of the following additives do the blood collection tubes require?

• EDTA

• Sodium polyanethol sulfonate

• Gel serum separator

• None above

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen?

• A HIPAA violation

• A medical transcription error

• A pharmaceutical reaction

• A transfusion reaction

For which of the following procedures should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody guidelines?

• Digoxin level testing

• Paternity testing

• Lead level testing

• Blood culture testing

After exiting a patient's room, which of the following is the last piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) a phlebotomy technician should remove?

• Gown

• Gloves

• Mask

• Protective eyewear

Which of the following actions should a phlebotomy technician take to prevent bleeding from a venipuncture site after the needle is removed?

• Apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs.

• Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.

• Have the patient bend the arm at the elbow to reduce bleeding.

• None above