1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? ANSWER-36-38 degrees C 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 ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge 2. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body temp d. Place specimen in icewater slurry (or a cup of ice) ANSWER-d. Place specimen inicewater slurry (or a cup of ice) 3. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Which is appropriate? ANSWER-a. Either heel 4. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from a patient in hospital/ The patient extends his arm and turns head away. Which consent does this indicate? ANSWER-a.Implied consent 5. Why should phlebotomist document volume of blood drawn from a patient? ANSWER-a. Iatrogenic anemia could be a result fo too much taken 6. A phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient with severe Down's syndrome. What steps would you take? ANSWER-a. Speak with the patient guardianbefore performing venipuncture to enmsure the patient understands NHA Phlebotomy certification Exam Questions and Answers 2023-2024 7. A 69 year old unconscious patient is brought ot the ER. Several blood tests are ordered. The phlebotomist collects blood under ANSWER-a. Implied consent 8. Which of the following actions is appropriate when labeling specimens? ANSWER-a. Label specimens at the time of collection in front of the patient 9. Before collecting blood on an inpatient, the phlebotomist notices there's no wristband on wrist. There is one on the IV pole. What do you do? ANSWER-a. Don'tdraw until nurse puts an armband on patient 10. Which is appropriate form of identification in inpatient setting? ANSWER-a. Verbaland wrist band 11. WBC, RBC, Electrolytes are ordered. Which tubes are used for capillary? ANSWER-a. Lavender and red 12. A blood specimen is rejected by lab with QNS as the reason? Why? ANSWER-a.The specimen was insufficient-not enough blood 13. Which of the following is best method to prevent internal or external bleeding from venipuncture site after needle is removed? ANSWER-a. Apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues 14. A physician orders a STAT but phlebotomist forgets to fill out patient ID number. What is appropriate procedure for an improperly labeled specimen when received in lab? ANSWER-a. Lab rejects the mislabeled specimen 15. Phlebotomist is performing venipuncture and patient begins to seize. What is correct action? ANSWER-a. Discontinue the draw 16. Phlebotomist receives orders to draw an infant screening card, O2 levels, bilirubin, and DNA. Which is to be drawn first? ANSWER-a. O2 levels 17. When performing a venipuncture on a patient of average weight, which is the correct technique for needle insertion? ANSWER-a. Insert until a change in resistance 18. Which is the best method to collect a blood specimen from an older adult patient who has fragile, easy to collapse veins? ANSWER-a. Choose a syringe and butterflyassembly 19. Which of the following is the term for donation of a patient's own blood for an upcoming surgery?