NHA Phlebotomy Exam 2023
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw blood from a patient's arm and
observes a sore at the site where the tourniquet is to be placed. Which of the
following actions should the technician take? -
\Tie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve to prevent any further damage to the
skin.
The Joint Commission recommends using the patient's full name and which of the
following pieces of information to ensure accurate inpatient identification? -
\Medical record number
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to store a blood specimen. At which of the
following temperatures should the technician store the specimen? -
\2° to 8° C (35.6 ° to 46.4° F)
Which of the following tasks is within a phlebotomy technician's scope of practice? -
\Providing instructions to patients for specimen collection.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture on a patient. Which
of the following types of consent is the patient providing when she extends her arm
to begin a procedure? -
\Implied consent.
A phlebotomy technician should identify which of the following is the first step in the
blood collection procedure? -
\Test requisition.
A phlebotomy technician is removing a bag of contaminated items from a collection
area. Which of the following actions should the technician take to properly dispose of
the items? -
\Place the bag inside a second hazardous waste bag outside of the room.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a blood draw when the patient
states that he is severely allergic to latex. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? -
\Use a blood pressure cuff and inflate it to 40 mm Hg.
A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a hand draw. Which of the following
equipment should the technician assemble? -
\Winged infusion set and adapter.
