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Chapter 1 Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment Review
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The term phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that mean:
droplet, vein
vein, cut
blood, droplet
red, blood
- 2. Multiple Choice
The terms venesection/venisectionare synonymous with (the same as) which of the following?
topside of a vein
blood vein
phlebotomy
venous circulation
- 3. Multiple Choice
An emergency care center is an example of which type of health care setting?
hospital-based clinic
specialty hospital
hospice
ambulatory care (outpatient) setting
- 4. Multiple Choice
What are competency statements for health care workers?
federal tax code for health care workers
certification requirements
precautions for reducing infections
skills and abilities required for job performance
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the medical specialty that pertains to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders?
dermatology
pathology
immunology
otolaryngology
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following specialties would relate to diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
dermatology
oncology
orthopedics
infectious diseases
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following medical specialists would only treat elderly patients?
pediatrician
hematologist
gerontologist
pathologist
- 8. Multiple Choice
Receiving an emergency lab test request is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 9. Multiple Choice
Assessing a patient for a suitable vein to perform a venipuncture procedure is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 10. Multiple Choice
Identification and labeling of a blood specimen after a venipuncture procedure is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 11. Multiple Choice
Using an antiseptic for cleansing the skin prior to a venipuncture procedure is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 12. Multiple Choice
Centrifugation of a blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 13. Multiple Choice
Performing a laboratory test on a patient's blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
preexamination/preanalytical
examination/analytical
postexamination/postanalytical
notification/reporting
- 14. Multiple Choice
In which circumstances is the phlebotomist likely to collaborate with the pharmacy?
when the patient is overly angry or agitated
when a patient requests a painkiller
when asked to collect specimens for drug monitoring
when looking for a suitable vein for the venipuncture procedure
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would do the most to promote a professional appearance in a patient care setting
good posture and personal hygiene
quality control monitors
documentation procedures
use of a strong, assertive voice
- 16. Multiple Choice
There are many professional expectations for phlebotomists, but one of the most important is following a code of ethics. Which of the following would be an example of ethical behavior?)
good posture
respect for patient's privacy
ability to look at blood without fainting
maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- 17. Multiple Choice
The concept of meeting and exceeding customer expectations by resolving immediate problems, and finding opportunities for improvement where no problems are evident, is known as:
continuous quality improvement (CQI)
a code of ethics
continuing education (CE)
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 1988)
- 18. Multiple Choice
Cleanliness and personal hygiene are important for:
precision and accuracy
personal and patient safety
timeliness of test results
personal liability
- 19. Multiple Choice
Professional certification typically refers to:
passing a national examination and/or completing continuing education
maintaining a good record of attendance at one's jobsite
passing a state examination
passing an examination given by a local hospital
- 20. Multiple Choice
Licensure typically refers to:
providing up-to-date income tax records
maintaining all immunizations up to date
passing a state-required examination and/or continuing education
joining a professional organization
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