Instructions:
Use the following outline to guide your study for the NHCWA Phlebotomy Exam.
All of the questions on the NHCWA exam are from the material contained in this outline; the number of questions in each section of the exam is indicated in this outline.
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Exam Specifications |
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Approximate % of exam |
Content Categories
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10-15% |
Terms & Anatomy |
| Basic word roots, prefixes, suffixes | |
| Major body systems and functions | |
| Circulatory system (vessels, components of blood) | |
| Lab tests: abbreviations |
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15-20%
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Equipment Selection |
| Evacuated Tube systems: color codes, additives, gels, uses | |
| Diagnostic tests for major body systems | |
| Venipuncture and micro sampling equipment | |
| Safety devices (needles Syringes, other) | |
| Test Orders |
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15-25% |
Infection Control and Safety Procedures |
| Infection Cycle | |
| Breaking The Chain Of infection | |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | |
| Hand Washing |
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15-25% |
Collection, Problems & Corrections |
| Pre-Analytical sources of sample errors | |
| Coagulation | |
| Corrective Actions | |
| Risks and complications |
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15-20% |
Quality & Professional Issues |
| Scope of Practice | |
| Accuracy in patient care | |
| AHA Patient Bill of rights
Professional Development |
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| Quality Assurance | |
| Legalities |
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5-15% |
Patient ID & Site Preparation |
| Importance of patient identification | |
| Anatomic site selection and patient prep | |
| Preparation for blood collection (organization; sequence of steps) |
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100% |
Total |