NHA: Medical Assistant (CCMA), CPT, Phlebotomy Test Bank Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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? Correct Answer Tie the tourniquet over the patient's sleeve to prevent any further damage to the ...

What test results are affected when Povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a dermal puncture? Correct Answer Potassium (Povidone-iodine is contraindicated for potassium tests because it can cause a false elevation of potassium in a specimen What actions should a phlebotomy Technician tak...

1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? Correct Answer 36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube Cor...

Safety and Compliance- A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? A. Gown B. N95 respirator C. Face mask D. Goggles Correct Answer...

OSHA Correct Answer Establishes regulations and guidelines to direct phlebotomists to work at the highest level of safety possible when handling bio hazards and chemicals. The blood borne pathogens standard (OSHA) Correct Answer - addresses use of PPE - availability to the Hep B immunization -...

What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Correct Answer Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the Correct Answer Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect Correct Answer 8-10 mL per b...

Phlebotomy: Correct Answer withdrawal of blood from a vein What procedure requires -professionalism -ability to multi-task -appropriate technique Correct Answer phlebotomy What is the vital first step to performing any phlebotomy procedure? Correct Answer obtaining the provider's order for...

Heel sticks are performed on which patients? Correct answer infants less than 1 year old Order of draw for capillary specimens correct answer after blood gases 1.) Lavender tube 2.) Tubes with other additives 3.) Tubes without additives Which are the preferred sites for dermal punctures cor...

A phlebotomy technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient who has pneumonia. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the technician wear? Correct Answer Face mask while collecting a blood specimen, a phlebotomy technician notices th...

A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is: Correct Answer Hemolyzed Which of the following Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing? Correct Answer Lavender No anticoagulants are found in which tube? Correct Answer Plain Red Which ...

1. The two circulations of the heart are A. Tricuspid and Bicuspid B. Pulmonary and Systemic C. Right Ventricle and Left Ventricle D. Right Atrium and Left Atrium Correct Answer Pulmonary and Systemic 2. Pulmonary Circulation carries A: Oxygenated blood throughout the body. B. Deoxygenated blood ...

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take? A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture. B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing th...

A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the break down of glucose? A. Sodium citrate B. Sodium fluoride C. EDTA D. Heparin Correct Answer Sodium fluoride A phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before...

A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? Correct answer grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using str...

1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA Correct Answer d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above Correct Answer a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 1...

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper arm." **B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt." C. "I will locate the brachial artery with my fi...

What identifies a specimen as long as it remains in the laboratory? Correct Answer accession number What tube should be collected first for dermal samples? Correct Answer lavender When should the code on glucose cuvettes or strips be compared to the code on the glucose meter? Correct Answer wh...

A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the...

Denial Correct Answer A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. The patient tells the technician, "I know I'll be fine because I've never smoked." The technician should identify that the patient is experiencing which of the following stage...

A patient care technician is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. The patient is resting on their side in bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Correct Answer Raise the head of the patient's bed to a semi-upright position To pre...

During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which condition is most like to occur in the patient. Correct Answer Syncope Syncope means Correct Answer fainting diaphoretic means Correct Answer sweaty Which action should the PCT take when preparing to transfer a pa...