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.
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 |
15-20%
|
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 |
15-25% |
Infection Control and Safety Procedures |
Infection Cycle | |
Breaking The Chain Of infection | |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | |
Hand Washing |
15-25% |
Collection, Problems & Corrections |
Pre-Analytical sources of sample errors | |
Coagulation | |
Corrective Actions | |
Risks and complications |
15-20% |
Quality & Professional Issues |
Scope of Practice | |
Accuracy in patient care | |
AHA Patient Bill of rights
Professional Development |
|
Quality Assurance | |
Legalities |
5-15% |
Patient ID & Site Preparation |
Importance of patient identification | |
Anatomic site selection and patient prep | |
Preparation for blood collection (organization; sequence of steps) |
100% |
Total |