NHA CPT Phlebotomy Practice Test

Answer choices

1. A. Finish the current tube before addressing symptoms.
2. B. Tell the patient the symptoms are common and continue.
3. C. Stop the draw immediately, remove the needle safely, protect the patient, and obtain assistance.
4. D. Finish the nearly full tube before removing the needle, then assess the patient, while using the shortest available route through the workflow.

Wrong-answer review

• A. Finish the current tube before addressing symptoms.: The response is not aligned with the current requirement because it makes later correction necessary when the problem should be handled now.
• B. Tell the patient the symptoms are common and continue.: The option does not provide the required control at the point of collection: it continues despite a finding that should stop or change the current workflow.
• D. Finish the nearly full tube before removing the needle, then assess the patient, while using the shortest available route through the workflow.: This would normalize the deviation rather than correct it: it advances the collection before the identified problem has been resolved.

Answer choices

1. A. Accept permission from another patient in the room.
2. B. Assume any accompanying adult can authorize the procedure.
3. C. Collect first and obtain guardian permission after the specimen is sent, while deferring nonurgent verification until after transport.
4. D. Verify the guardian’s authority and obtain the required permission before collecting.

Answer choices

1. A. Tell the patient the recollection should correct the prior problem and is unlikely to need another repeat.
2. B. Explain that the specimen was rejected because the result suggests a likely clinical problem and arrange a redraw.
3. C. Follow the authorized recollection workflow and record the patient contact and disposition.
4. D. Hide the reason for recollection to avoid concern.

Answer choices

1. A. Restrain the patient forcefully so the collection can continue.
2. B. Finish filling the current tube before summoning help.
3. C. Suggest that the patient take a medication available on the unit before deciding whether to resume the draw.
4. D. Stop the collection, activate the emergency response process, and provide care within your training.

Answer choices

1. A. Send the specimen immediately and ask the receiving laboratory to perform the missing preparation step.
2. B. Change processing steps based on courier preference.
3. C. Complete the specimen-specific preparation required before testing or transport.
4. D. Use any available secondary tube for aliquoting.

Answer choices

1. A. Use the swab and transport system approved for the ordered throat-culture specimen.
2. B. Transfer the specimen into a different container without authorization, then ask the receiving laboratory whether the specimen remains acceptable.
3. C. Delay transport until enough specimens accumulate for one trip.
4. D. Use any swab because all culture swabs are interchangeable.

Answer choices

1. A. Take the device out of service until the overdue maintenance is completed and documented.
2. B. Repeat the check once and continue using the equipment if the repeat appears acceptable.
3. C. Ask a coworker whether the equipment issue has occurred before and continue if they consider it minor.
4. D. Repeat the measurement and replace the original entry if the second reading is acceptable.

Answer choices

1. A. Apply the bandage immediately even if bleeding has not stopped.
2. B. Use the standard adhesive briefly and monitor the site closely for a reaction, and escalate only if the same problem recurs.
3. C. Maintain direct pressure until bleeding has stopped, then apply the appropriate bandage.
4. D. Tell a dizzy patient to stand quickly so the chair can be used.

Answer choices

1. A. Do not report patient results until the required controls are acceptable under the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. B. Average two questionable POC results to create one reportable value.
3. C. Report patient results if they appear clinically reasonable despite failed controls.
4. D. Modify the procedure to accept a different specimen type.

Answer choices

1. A. Tell the patient refusal is not allowed after check-in.
2. B. Proceed because a valid provider order overrides refusal.
3. C. Ask the family member whether the patient usually agrees to blood draws and proceed if they confirm that history.
4. D. Respect the competent adult’s refusal; do not substitute family consent for the patient’s decision.