National Healthcareer Association Flashcards

Which NHA certification is specifically designed for phlebotomy technicians?

Answer: CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician)

The NHA awards the CPT credential to phlebotomy technicians who pass the national certification exam.

How many continuing education units (CEUs) must NHA-certified phlebotomy technicians complete before renewing their certification?

Answer: 10 CEUs

NHA CPT holders must complete 10 CEUs every two years to maintain their certification.

A phlebotomist is asked to collect blood from a patient who speaks only Spanish. What is the BEST first action?

Answer: Obtain a qualified interpreter before proceeding

Using a qualified interpreter ensures informed consent and patient safety before any invasive procedure.

Which additive in a light-blue (sodium citrate) tube requires a specific blood-to-additive ratio to ensure accurate coagulation results?

Answer: 9:1 blood to additive ratio

Light-blue tops require a 9:1 ratio of blood to sodium citrate to prevent false coagulation test results.

During a venipuncture, the patient's vein collapses. Which corrective action should the phlebotomist take FIRST?

Answer: Release the tourniquet and reduce vacuum pressure

Releasing the tourniquet reduces pressure on the vein wall, allowing it to re-expand so blood can flow again.

Which type of specimen is collected for a PKU (phenylketonuria) newborn screening test?

Answer: Capillary blood on filter paper

PKU screening uses a heel stick to collect capillary blood spotted onto a Guthrie filter paper card.

When drawing blood cultures, the phlebotomist must inoculate which bottle FIRST when using a winged infusion set?

Answer: Anaerobic bottle

With a winged set, the anaerobic bottle is inoculated first to prevent air from the tubing from entering it and killing anaerobic organisms.