nha mini practice test

which of the following is the MOST important step in preventing the spread of infection?

• donning gloves

• wearing mask

• hand hygiene

• using disinfectant wipes

a phlebotomist accidentally receives a needle-stick injury. which is the FIRST action they should take?

• notify the supervisor

• squeeze the site

• wash with soap and water

• apply a bandge

which action violates HIPAA regulations?

• discussing a patients labs in the hallway

• double checking ID band

• labeling specimens at the bedside

• keeping results in a password-protected system

a patient asks why they must fast for a lipid panel. which response is correct?

• “fasting reduces hemolysis”

• “food intake affects fat levels in the blood”

• “fasting clears alcohol from the blood”

• “fasting prevents coagulation”

which position is best for a patient with a history of fainting?

• standing

• semi-fowlers

• prone

• seated upright

the phlebotomist identifies a patient by name. what should they do NEXT?

• ask the DOB

• begin tourniquet placement

• start cleaning the site

• prepare the first tube

which of the following lists is in the correct order of draw?

• SST->blue->lavendar->red

• blue-> red-> green-> lavendar-> gray

• red-> blue-> lavendar-> green

• lavendar-> SST-> blue -> gray

a lavendar - top tube contains which additive?

• sodium citrate

• EDTA

• heparin

• serum separator gel

which vein is MOST commonly used for routine venipuncture?

• basilic

• cephalic

• median cubital

• dorsal metacarpal

what is the correct needle angle for venipuncture?

• 15-30

• 45

• 60

• 90