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NHA Phlebotomy Exam

Quiz by Gerald Collins

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29 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a common complication of phlebotomy?
    Hematoma
    Dehydration
    Hyperglycemia
    Hypotension
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is the most common antiseptic used for routine venipuncture?
    Bleach
    70% isopropyl alcohol
    Hydrogen peroxide
    Vinegar
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the most common vein used for venipuncture in adults?
    Median cubital vein
    Cephalic vein
    Radial vein
    Femoral vein
    30s
  • Q4
    What color tube is typically used for a CBC (complete blood count) test?
    Lavender
    Yellow
    Green
    Red
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle during venipuncture?
    15 to 30 degrees
    45 to 60 degrees
    90 degrees
    5 to 10 degrees
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during venipuncture?
    To numb the area
    To engorge the veins with blood
    To clean the skin
    To prevent clotting
    30s
  • Q7
    Which vein is commonly used for venipuncture in infants and young children?
    Brachial vein
    Median cubital vein
    Dorsal venous network
    Basilic vein
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the primary purpose of a Vacutainer tube during venipuncture?
    To clean the skin
    To disinfect the needle
    To apply pressure after the blood draw
    To collect and transport blood specimens
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the order of draw when using a multiple vacuum tube system for blood collection?
    Red, lavender, green, light blue
    Light blue, red, green, lavender
    Green, lavender, light blue, red
    Lavender, light blue, red, green
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an appropriate step to take if a patient faints during venipuncture?
    Administer smelling salts to the patient
    Lower the patient's head below the level of their heart
    Continue with the blood draw as quickly as possible
    Raise the patient's legs above the level of their heart
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the proper technique to anchor the vein during a venipuncture procedure?
    Use your dominant hand to hold the vein in place without palpating it
    Use a tourniquet to secure the vein in position
    Palpate the vein first and then hold it in place with your non-dominant hand
    Apply pressure directly on the vein with your thumb
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the first step in the phlebotomy process?
    Collecting the blood sample
    Verifying the patient's identity
    Labeling the blood tubes
    Cleaning the puncture site
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following tubes is typically used for collecting a blood sample for a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
    Green top tube
    Blue top tube
    Red top tube
    Lavender top tube
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the purpose of using a tourniquet during a venipuncture procedure?
    To clean the puncture site
    To dispose of the needle
    To make the veins more visible and easier to access
    To collect the blood sample
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the most common antiseptic used to clean the puncture site before a venipuncture procedure?
    Hydrogen peroxide
    Antibacterial soap
    Iodine solution
    Isopropyl alcohol
    30s

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