NHA CPT Certification Sample Questions

The NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual NHA CPT exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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NHA CPT Sample Questions:

01. Why is it necessary to allow the 70% isopropyl alcohol to air dry completely on the skin before performing a venipuncture?
a) To give the technician time to assemble the needle and tube holder.
b) To allow time for the tourniquet to properly distend the vein.
c) To ensure the chemical reaction between the skin and the alcohol is stopped.
d) To prevent the alcohol from causing hemolysis and a stinging sensation for the patient.

02. Which of the following Point-of-Care (POCT) tests is used to monitor a patient's heparin therapy during a surgical procedure?
a) PT/INR
b) Hemoglobin A1c
c) Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
d) Glucose

03. When aliquoting a specimen (transferring to a secondary tube), which safety practice is essential?
a) Use a face shield and work behind a safety screen to prevent inhaling aerosols.
b) Smell the specimen to ensure it hasn't spoiled.
c) Pour the blood directly from the primary tube into the aliquot tube.
d) Pop the stopper off quickly to save time.

04. A technician discovers a frayed electrical cord on a centrifuge. Which of the following is the correct safety protocol?
a) Wait until the current cycle is finished before reporting it.
b) Use a surge protector to prevent a fire.
c) Unplug the device, label it "Out of Service," and report it.
d) Wrap the cord in duct tape and continue using it.

05. In standard capillary collections, why is the EDTA (Lavender) microcollection tube drawn before serum tubes?
a) Because EDTA requires more blood volume than serum tubes.
b) Because EDTA is a liquid additive and must be mixed first.
c) To prevent the serum from contaminating the EDTA.
d) To minimize platelet clumping and microclot formation in the sample.

06. A phlebotomist is called to the radiology department to draw blood from a patient undergoing a procedure involving radioactive isotopes. Which of the following are the three cardinal principles of radiation safety?
a) Time, Distance, and Shielding
b) Mask, Gown, and Gloves
c) Rescue, Alarm, and Confine
d) Wash, Rinse, and Repeat

07. For Neonatal Screening (Guthrie Cards), how should the blood be applied to the filter paper?
a) Dropped onto the paper from a syringe.
b) Smeared across the paper using a slide.
c) Applied directly to the paper circles until the blood completely saturates through to the other side.
d) Multiple drops should be layered on top of each other in the same circle.

08. When performing a neonatal screening for Phenylketonuria (PKU), where should the phlebotomist apply the blood on the filter paper?
a) On both sides of the paper simultaneously.
b) By using a capillary tube to "paint" the blood onto the paper.
c) By rubbing the paper against the infant's heel.
d) Only on the printed side, filling the circles completely with a single drop.

09. While performing a draw in an outpatient clinic, the fire alarm sounds. Which of the following actions should the technician prioritize according to the RACE acronym?
a) Close all doors and windows to contain the smoke.
b) Rescue any patients in immediate danger.
c) Extinguish the fire immediately using a Class C extinguisher.
d) Call the local fire department directly from a personal cell phone.

10. In the NFPA 704 Diamond (hazard identification system), what does the red quadrant represent?
a) Health hazard
b) Instability/Reactivity
c) Flammability
d) Specific hazards (e.g., OX, SA)

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