NHCO Phlebotomy Practice Test

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• Which statement about the Chemistry section is true?
• Which factor most significantly affects ABG results if not properly controlled?
• What does HIPAA stand for?
• What term means a microorganism leaves its reservoir?
• PHI stands for?
• What is the most common complication of phlebotomy?
• Which section is primarily used to measure hormones, enzymes, and drugs?
• What should a phlebotomist be aware of when drawing from mastectomy patients?
• What percentage of whole blood is plasma?
• OSHA mandates safety regulations in which locations?
• Which practice most improves ABG result accuracy?
• For fingerstick, which fingers are preferred?
• What is pulmonary circulation?
• Which specimens are drawn with stasis?
• Which of the following best describes a role of The Joint Commission?
• Which type travels through saliva or mucous and can be spread by sneezing?
• Which color comes immediately after pink in the standard order of draw?
• In treatment for hemochromatosis, a physician may order a standard blood draw of which volume?
• What is Aliquoting?
• Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
• What does HBV stand for?
• Which specimen requires chilling immediately after collection to prevent degradation?
• The glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is primarily used to diagnose gestational diabetes and is performed in different time windows.
• Which specimens require chilling?
• In the coagulation phase, what is the process called?
• Skeletal muscles are
• Epidermis
• Which value is NOT listed among the four primary ABG tests in the material?
• What is an example of protective/reverse isolation?
• What is catheterization?
• In what vault is the brain located?
• Where should the tourniquet be placed during venipuncture?
• Systemic circulation carries blood to and from which area?
• What is the recommended method to minimize air exposure during arterial puncture for ABG collection?
• In the NFPA diamond, red quadrant indicates flammability.
• Plasma is the liquid portion of unclotted blood.
• Which of the following is NOT an OSHA inspection type?
• During which phase do platelets adhere?
• In medical terms, the brain is housed within the which space?
• What organ does HBV affect?
• In patients with severe edema, what palpation method is recommended when preparing for venipuncture?
• Parenteral transmission includes infections transmitted by routes other than mouth, nose, or eyes. Which is an example?
• HazCom provides workers with what information?
• Which tube is drawn first in the typical order of draw?
• In healthcare settings, what is the most common route for nosocomial infections?
• Which sequence correctly represents the CLSI capillary order of draw?
• When a sharps container is two-thirds full, what should happen?
• The Hepatitis B vaccine second dose is administered after how long following the first dose?
• The bicuspid valve is located between which chambers?
• Rhesus factor is
• A Class D fire involves?
• Which artery is most favored for arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling?
• Why is it important to avoid air bubbles in the ABG collection syringe?
• Medical asepsis is defined as which of the following?
• What is the role of CLSI?
• Which statement describes the anticoagulant recommendation for ABG collection?
• Which acronym stands for the organization that develops laboratory standards?
• The third Hepatitis B vaccine dose is given after how long following the second dose?
• When was The Joint Commission founded?
• What are nerves?
• Which option best describes the process of forming a clot during coagulation?
• What percentage of patients develop a nosocomial infection in hospital?
• Which specimens require warm collection?
• Which lab section is the most extensive and automated?
• Which statement is true about capillary collection in relation to venipuncture?
• What precaution is essential when using a centrifuge?
• Which blood collection method is most commonly used?
• Which statement about the dermis is true?
• Where should a heel stick be performed in infants?
• A complaint inspection is characterized by which event?
• What does EHAS stand for?
• Which structure is a bundle of nerve fibers?
• Which cells contain hemoglobin?
• A suprapubic catheter provides urinary access by entering through which route?
• Which OSHA inspection occurs yearly at random in hazardous workplaces?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of consent?
• Which heart layer is the muscular middle layer?
• Thrombosis refers to which condition?
• Which finger on the dominant hand is preferred for fingerstick collection?
• When should an ABG test be run?
• Which of the following best describes the protection role of the CNS encasing?
• Which laboratory section analyzes plasma levels of drugs and poisons?
• List the 3 layers of the integumentary system
• When would a capillary puncture be advised?
• What is a form of outpatient identification?
• What percentage of blood can be drawn from an adult in 24 hours?
• Serum is the liquid portion of clotted blood.
• Which vein is noted as preferred for venipuncture in obese patients?
• How should semen specimens reach the lab after collection and under what conditions?
• HazCom stands for Hazard Communication.
• Nosocomial infection is defined as an infection acquired in which setting?
• A Class B fire involves?
• The average adult body contains how many liters of blood?
• Capillary is the smallest type of blood vessel.
• What are the upper chambers of the heart?
• POCT stands for?
• Which organization is commonly associated with hospital accreditation and patient safety standards?
• Which equipment is essential to prevent sample contamination and maintain ABG integrity during collection?
• In capillary blood collection, wiping the first drop is used to prevent interference from which substance?
• What are leukocytes?
• In the standard order of draw, which color tube can be substituted at any time?
• Which statement best describes CLSI's focus?
• In the NFPA diamond, blue quadrant indicates health.
• Which test is used to monitor polycythemia vera?
• Which transmission occurs via contaminated objects like doorknobs?
• The stool guaiac test, also known as FOBT, screens for what?
• OSHA stands for which government agency?
• Which term best summarizes electrical safety?
• The peripheral nervous system is made up of which structures?
• Which condition defines the basal state for blood collection?
• What is the function of muscle fibers?
• What are the standard components of urinalysis?
• Which artery is used to draw larger blood volumes?
• What is the correct order of removal for most PPE?
• What does NFPA stand for?
• Which tube is drawn immediately after the light blue tube in the standard order of draw?
• How many shots are given in the Hepatitis B vaccine series?
• In what year was HIPAA passed?
• If the tourniquet is tied too tightly, which sign may occur?
• Subcutaneous layer contains fat that cushions organs and maintains body temperature
• O- is universal donor.
• Cardiac muscle fibers are
• Which statement about the Hepatitis B vaccine series is consistent with the provided information?
• What are the 3 layers of the heart?
• To work as a phlebotomist, which certification is required?
• Where is the radial artery located for arterial blood gas draws?
• Which container is used for warmed specimens?
• Petechiae are best described as which of the following?
• A complaint inspection is triggered by what event?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a vein used for venipuncture in the material?
• What does POCT stand for?
• Which temperature is recommended for ABG samples if analysis is delayed beyond immediate collection?
• What does CDC stand for?
• What is the recommended ratio of household bleach to water for decontaminating surfaces?
• An imminent danger inspection is triggered by which situation?
• Blood typing is based on
• In a hospital setting, what form of in-patient identification must be physically on the patient?
• Which term refers to a collection of cell bodies outside the CNS?
• Which of the following is NOT a NFPA fire class listed in the material?
• ICD-10-CM is a code used for what purpose?
• Agglutination is
• Which nerve travels through the arm?
• What describes the basal state?
• A Class C fire involves?
• A lipemic specimen indicates what condition in the blood?
• Hemochromatosis is a condition characterized by too much iron in the body.
• What is the maximum puncture depth for full-term infants?
• Petechiae are described as which of the following?
• Hemodialysis is used to treat which condition?
• Which of the following is NOT a layer of the integumentary system?
• What is the function of a centrifuge in laboratory work?
• Which statement best describes warming for cryoglobulins, cryofibrinogens, and cold agglutinins?
• FOBT stands for which test?
• Which unit is commonly used to describe the volume of blood in an adult?
• In EMS, what is the important safety phrase to remember?
• During the vascular phase of hemostasis, what happens to the blood vessels?
• If the gauge number is small, the needle is...
• What percentage of whole blood is composed of cells?
• What is the easiest and most effective way to break the chain of transmission of bloodborne pathogens?
• Exit portal is the term for where a microorganism leaves its reservoir. Which option correctly identifies this?
• When a mistake occurs, to whom should the phlebotomist report?
• Which tunic is the middle layer of a blood vessel?
• Why is the CNS encased in bone?
• If arterial bleeding occurs after ABG puncture, which action is recommended first?
• Immunochemistry analyzes which of the following?
• Which statement regarding ABG collection is true?
• Smooth muscles are
• Which tunic is the innermost layer of a blood vessel?
• What are ganglia?
• Which site is least preferred for ABG collection due to higher risk of complications?
• What is a pro of protective isolation?
• CLSI stands for?
• Which term is used to describe bicarbonate in ABG testing?
• Thrombocytes are also known as which blood component?
• When are trough levels collected?
• A buccal swab collects a sample from which location?
• What are the lower chambers of the heart called?
• Which arterial site is considered a suitable alternative when radial artery is not accessible?
• Which of the following are examples of blood vessels?
• In the NFPA diamond, white quadrant indicates special hazards.
• Which OSHA inspection is described as the most common?
• Which color top is referred to as 'tiger' in the order of draw?
• An imminent danger inspection is triggered by which information?
• Which statement about handling arterial blood gas specimens is true?
• Dermis contains
• Programmed inspections occur how and in what settings?
• Where is the spinal cord located?
• Between which chambers is the tricuspid valve located?
• Within how many days must an employer provide Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form to new employees who may be exposed to bodily fluids?
• Vehicle transmission is best described as transmission where the agent is contained in a fluid that the host comes in contact with.
• Which color tube is drawn last in the standard order of draw?
• Which transmission type is spread through an infected invertebrate such as a mosquito?
• What are the five types of WBC?
• Where does a suprapubic catheter enter?
• Trough levels are measured just before the next dose.
• In what system is the skin?
• If the gauge number is large, the needle is...
• Which vessel carries blood toward the heart?
• Which statement best describes CLSI?
• Why is the first drop of blood wiped away during capillary collection?
• Toxicology analyzes which of the following?
• In adults, which arterial site is most commonly used for arterial blood gas collection when a palpable artery is available?
• What does electrophoresis analyze in the blood?
• Capillary collection tubes are designed to collect blood from a fingerstick. Which option reflects this use?
• In a fatality/accident inspection, who typically sends the notice?
• Blood classification is based on
• Which transmission type can travel through air and cover large spaces?
• Which gauge needle is typically used for blood donation?
• If an ABG sample cannot be analyzed immediately, which storage/handling practice is recommended?
• Cardiac muscles are:
• Which safety feature should be checked on a mastectomy patient before venipuncture?
• The Serology Section evaluates the patient’s immune response through antibodies. Which option best reflects what this section commonly assesses?
• What is the primary role of OSHA?
• Which option is NOT a standard component of urinalysis?
• A Class A fire involves what kind of material?
• Hematology focuses on what aspect of blood?
• Which action would be inappropriate when performing ABG collection from the femoral artery due to potential complications?
• How should warmed specimens be collected?
• TJC stands for?
• In the proper doffing order for PPE, which item is removed last?
• Which statement describes the liquid portion that remains after blood has clotted?
• Which tunic is the outermost layer of a typical blood vessel?
• Mode of transmission refers to what?
• The spinal cord is located within the vertebral canal. Which space contains the spinal cord?
• When was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?
• The term 'atriums' refers to which part of the heart?
• What are erythrocytes?
• Fibrinolysis refers to which of the following?
• Which type of transmission is described as suspending in air and travelling across large spaces, such as through a room?
• AB+ is the universal recipient.
• A hemolyzed specimen is most often caused by
• Capillary collection tubes differ in that they...
• Which term describes transmission via contact with a contaminated surface or object?
• Rh factor is a protein on the surface of red blood cells.
• What is the CLSI capillary order of draw?
• Vector-borne transmission refers to pathogens spread by which means?
• An icteric specimen indicates elevated levels of which substance in the blood?
• OGTT timing is typically performed in multiple time windows.
• What is the consequence of not balancing a centrifuge during use?