NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test

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Are you ready for this "NHA Phlebotomy Practice Test"? One can get a diagnosis of what ails them in different ways, and the most common way is through Phlebotomy, where blood is drawn and taken to the lab technicians. Are you on your way to getting the NHA certification on this technique? Take up the quiz below and get to know just how much of the classwork you remember. Do not forget to share this free NHA phlebotomy practice test with others also.

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1.

The pulmonic valve is situated between ____________________.
- A.
  
  Upper and lower heart chambers
- B.
  
  The right atrium and right ventricle
- C.
  
  The right ventricle and pulmonary artery
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

The endocardium is which layer of the heart.
- A.
  
  Outer
- B.
  
  Inner
- C.
  
  Middle
- D.
  
  Not defined
3.

Which layer of the heart is the epicardium?
- A.
  
  Inner
- B.
  
  Middle
- C.
  
  Outer
- D.
  
  Undefined
4.

What kind of blood do arteries and arterioles carry?
- A.
  
  Deoxygenated
- B.
  
  Oxygenated
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

What percentage of formed elements are erythrocytes?
- A.
  
  60%
- B.
  
  55%
- C.
  
  90%
- D.
  
  10%
6.

Where do blood cells originate?
- A.
  
  Heart
- B.
  
  Lungs
- C.
  
  Bone marrow
- D.
  
  Capillaries
7.

What is the normal lifespan of an RBC?
- A.
  
  9-12 days
- B.
  
  120 days
- C.
  
  365 days
- D.
  
  45 days
8.

What is the function of a leukocyte?
- A.
  
  Carry oxygen to cells
- B.
  
  Protect from infection
- C.
  
  Ais in clot formation
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

20%-40% of WBC are comprised of _______________.
- A.
  
  Lymphocytes
- B.
  
  Neutrophils
- C.
  
  Basophils
- D.
  
  Eosinophils
10.

Which WBC carries histamine?
- A.
  
  Monocytes
- B.
  
  Basophils
- C.
  
  Eosinophils
- D.
  
  Neutrophils
11.

Another name for thrombocytes is______________.
- A.
  
  White blood cells
- B.
  
  Red blood cells
- C.
  
  Platelets
- D.
  
  Monocytes
12.

Hemostasis is defined as _______________.
- A.
  
  Steady-state
- B.
  
  Stoppage of food
- C.
  
  Basil state
- D.
  
  Stoppage of blood
13.

The first phase of hemostasis is _________________.
- A.
  
  Platelet phase
- B.
  
  Vascular stage
- C.
  
  Fibrinolysis
- D.
  
  Coagulation stage
14.

The test used to evaluate intrinsic pathway is called ____________.
- A.
  
  PT
- B.
  
  APTT
- C.
  
  LMN
- D.
  
  PX
15.

The breakdown and removal of a clot in the hemostasis process is ______________.
- A.
  
  Coagulation
- B.
  
  Fibrinolysis
- C.
  
  Vascular
- D.
  
  Aggregation
16.

What is the preferred site for venipuncture?
- A.
  
  Thrombotic vein
- B.
  
  Antecubital fossa
- C.
  
  Elbow
- D.
  
  Ulnar vein
17.

Sclerosed veins feel ______________.
- A.
  
  Spongy
- B.
  
  Cordlike
- C.
  
  Movable
- D.
  
  Square
18.

Crooked or winding veins are also called ___________________.
- A.
  
  Bad
- B.
  
  Tortuous
- C.
  
  Thrombotic
- D.
  
  Sclerosed
19.

What is the preferred antiseptic for venipuncture?
- A.
  
  Betadine
- B.
  
  Iodine
- C.
  
  Isopropyl alcohol
- D.
  
  Jack Daniels
20.

What is the size (in inches) of the needle routinely used for venipuncture?
- A.
  
  1-1.5
- B.
  
  2-3
- C.
  
  2.5-3
- D.
  
  2-2.58
21.

What is another name for winged infusion sets?
- A.
  
  Caterpillar
- B.
  
  Dragonfly
- C.
  
  Butterfly
- D.
  
  Beetlebug
22.

Which is NOT a reason the tourniquet is used?
- A.
  
  To prevent veinous flow of blood
- B.
  
  To make veins bulge
- C.
  
  To make veins blue
- D.
  
  To aid in vein location
23.

A pad is used to correct the patient's clothing.
- A.
  
  Flux
- B.
  
  Chux
- C.
  
  Tourniquet
- D.
  
  Antiseptic
24.

The most common complication of phlebotomy.
- A.
  
  Petechiae
- B.
  
  Phlebitis
- C.
  
  Hemoconcentration
- D.
  
  Hematoma
25.

Leaving the tourniquet on too long may cause ________________.
- A.
  
  Hemolysis
- B.
  
  Hemoconcentration
- C.
  
  Septicemia
- D.
  
  Thromosis