NHCO Phlebotomy Exam Latest Update -

NHCO Phlebotomy Exam Latest Update - 100 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

A new phlebotomist is inserting a needle into a patient's arm to draw a blood sample when the patient suddenly jerks. The needle comes out of the vein and pierces the phlebotomist's index finger. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction?

• The phlebotomist should start the blood draw over with the patient lying down
• The phlebotomist should wash the wound with soapy water as soon as possible and

report the injury to their supervisor

• The phlebotomist should wash their wound after rescheduling the appointment with

the patient

• The phlebotomist should ask a nurse to finish the blood draw - CORRECT ANSWER:
• The phlebotomist should wash the wound with soapy water as soon as possible and

report the injury to their supervisor

A patient has signed a general consent form upon arriving at a clinic. The patient rolls up their sleeve and holds out their arm as the phlebotomist explains the procedure.What should the phlebotomist assume from this action?

• The phlebotomist should not assume and should verify verbally with the patient that

they are ready to proceed, as well as check the patient's general consent form

• The phlebotomist should assume the patient wants them to stop explaining the

procedure

• The phlebotomist should recognize this as a sign of implied consent from the patient
• The phlebotomist should assume the patient is apprehensive about the procedure

and start their explanation over - CORRECT ANSWER: c. The phlebotomist should

recognize this as a sign of implied consent from the patient

A patient is listening to a phlebotomist explain the venipuncture process before initiating the blood draw. The patient communicates their understanding but seems hesitant and confused. How should the phlebotomist handle the situation?

• The phlebotomist should surmise that the patient has heard enough information and

get ready to draw the patient's blood.

• The phlebotomist should leave the room and ask for another doctor or nurse to

explain the procedure.

• The phlebotomist should repeat the same explanation in a slower voice.
• The phlebotomist should find another way to phrase the explanation and invite the

patient to ask any clarifying questions. - CORRECT ANSWER: d. The phlebotomist

should find another way to phrase the explanation and invite the patient to ask any clarifying questions.

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A phlebotomist is asked to collect a specimen from a patient in the Oncology department. A patient in this department is most likely being treated for which of the following?

• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Vascular disorders

d. Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Cancer

A phlebotomist witnesses a nurse receive a major electric shock from an instrument and immediately calls 911. What action should the phlebotomist have taken before calling 911?

• The phlebotomist should have first removed the nurse from the instrument and the

scene of the incident

• The phlebotomist should have first notified the supervisor that was on staff of the

emergency

• The phlebotomist should have first found another nurse to take over the injured

nurse's duties

• The phlebotomist should have first shut off the instrument to cut off the source of the

shock - CORRECT ANSWER: d. The phlebotomist should have first shut off the

instrument to cut off the source of the shock

According to OSHA requirements, a phlebotomist must replace a sharps container:

• When the container has an uncapped needle inside
• When it is too full to add other contaminated needles
• When the container is two-thirds full
• When the technician has discarded all lancets into metal trash bins - CORRECT

ANSWER: c. When the container is two-thirds full

After setting up for a blood draw, a phlebotomist notices raised, red welts on a patient's arm. Which of the following describes these welts?

• Edema
• Petechiae
• Psoriasis

d. Urticaria - CORRECT ANSWER: d. Urticaria

An obese patient was sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count. Which of the the following veins is most likely to be the only one that the phlebotomist can palpate?

• Median cubital vein
• Cephalic vein
• Basilic vein
• Antecubital vein - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Cephalic vein 2 / 3

Before asking permission to obtain a specimen from a patient, a phlebotomist should:

• The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any healthcare

team members in the room

• The phlebotomist should ask the patient to extend their arm
• The phlebotomist should locate the sharps container
• The phlebotomist should begin to explain the phlebotomy procedure - CORRECT

ANSWER: a. The phlebotomist should introduce themselves to the patient and any

healthcare team members in the room

Blood cultures, also known as culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing, are taken to determine which of the following?

• Hormone levels in the blood
• Presence of microorganisms in the blood
• Lactose intolerance

d. Drug dosing - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Presence of microorganisms in the blood

Blood is classified based on the presence or absence of antigens on the surface of what?

• Thrombocytes
• Erythrocytes
• Leucocytes

d. Basophils - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Erythrocytes

CDC is the abbreviation for which of the following?

• Center of Disease Connection
• Centers for Disease Control and prevention
• Civic Disease Control

d. Civil Damage Center - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Centers for Disease Control and

prevention

During a routine blood draw, which of the following veins should a phlebotomist attempt to draw from first?

• Dorsal
• Radial
• Median cubital

d. Ulnar - CORRECT ANSWER: c. Median cubital

Every time a phlebotomist clocks in for their shift, they notice that the sharps container on the phlebotomy tray is overflowing. Which of the following is the appropriate reaction to the situation?

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