Free NHA CPT Practice Questions
Five original questions with explanations
These are original educational questions written to exercise NHA CPT-relevant reasoning. They are not recalled examination items and do not imply access to confidential test content.
Question 1
A patient says they have fainted during previous blood draws. What should the technician do?
- A. Ignore the history
- B. Position the patient safely and prepare for a vasovagal response
- C. Ask the patient to stand
- D. Use the largest needle available
Answer and explanation
B. Position the patient safely and prepare for a vasovagal response Prior syncope changes positioning and monitoring precautions before collection.
Question 2
Which action should occur before labeling a specimen?
- A. Leave the bedside
- B. Confirm patient identity and complete the collection
- C. Discard the requisition
- D. Send an unlabeled tube
Answer and explanation
B. Confirm patient identity and complete the collection Specimens should be labeled promptly in the presence of the correctly identified patient according to policy.
Question 3
Swelling appears around the venipuncture site during collection. What is the immediate response?
- A. Continue collecting
- B. Release the tourniquet and remove the needle
- C. Massage the site vigorously
- D. Change the tube only
Answer and explanation
B. Release the tourniquet and remove the needle Swelling suggests infiltration or hematoma formation; the collection should be stopped.
Question 4
Why must the correct order of draw be followed?
- A. To make labels easier to read
- B. To reduce additive carryover between tubes
- C. To increase patient fasting time
- D. To eliminate all hemolysis
Answer and explanation
B. To reduce additive carryover between tubes Following the order of draw reduces cross-contamination by tube additives.
Question 5
Which specimen problem can result from vigorous tube shaking?
- A. Hemolysis
- B. Improved clotting
- C. Correct anticoagulant ratio
- D. Reduced cellular damage
Answer and explanation
A. Hemolysis Excessive agitation can damage red blood cells and cause hemolysis.
How to Review
For every miss, identify the domain, explain the controlling principle, and state why each distractor is less appropriate. Then return to the official outline and your content review.