The ability of a microorganism to survive contaminated articles & equipment has to do with its:

viability (its ability to live)

A phlebotomist must maintain the patient's personal right and dignity by being sensitive to:

differences in culture, race, religion, gender and age

An example of a Quality Control (QC) measure in phlebotomy is?

checking the expiration dates of evacuated tubes

A patient loses trust in the phlebotomist when the phlebotomist:

brushes off the patient's concern

CLIA laboratories that perform high-complexity testing:

are subjected to routine inspections

A delta check refers to:

comparing current test results with a previous one

Which is an example of how NOT to avoid a lawsuit?

perform procedures that you are not trained to do

When the chain of infection is broken, an:

infection is prevented from happening

If a sentinel event occurs, the healthcare organization is required to:

monitor improvements to see if they are effective

What additional guidelines (to standard precautions) apply to an airborne precaution patient

AIIR room, NIOSH- approved N95 respirator worn when entering

Which certifying agency awards the title of RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician)?

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

A phlebotomist who has just been diagnosed with strep throat should be:

off work until on an antibiotic for 24 hrs. and symptom free

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1
The ability of a microorganism to survive contaminated articles & equipment has to do with its:
susceptibility
virulence
viability (its ability to live)
transmission
2
A phlebotomist must maintain the patient's personal right and dignity by being sensitive to:
differences in culture, race, religion, gender and age
the patients prior drug usage
the patients preference in xbox games
the patient's food allergies
3
Of every 100 hospitalized patients, approximately how many acquire a nosocomial infection?
5
15
100
2
4
What kind of action is concerned with actions between two private parties?
felony
tort
civil
private
5
State and federally funded insurance is called?
HIPAA
Medicaid
Medicare
APA
6
A person who has recovered from a particular virus & developed antibodies against the virus is:
a carrier
immune
infectious
susceptible
7
Values may be used to monitor chemotherapy or radiation treatment?
Platelet Count
Mean Corpuscular Volume
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
8
The term phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that, literally translated, mean to:
cut a vein
draw blood
withdraw blood
stick a vein
9
Which is not a National Patient Safety Goal (NPSGs):
prevent infection
organize the draw tray
improve staff communication
identify patients correctly
10
Which is an example of a blood-borne pathogen?
Group A strep
Cytomegalovirus
Varicella Virus
TB mycobacterium
11
An example of a Quality Control (QC) measure in phlebotomy is?
logging hours on your time sheet daily
recording QA indicators daily
documenting every missed venipuncture
checking the expiration dates of evacuated tubes
12
Initials of the organization that instituted & enforces the Blood-borne pathogen standard (BBP)
NIOSH
CAP
CDC
OSHA
13
A patient loses trust in the phlebotomist when the phlebotomist:
looks like a professional
brushes off the patient's concern
conveys understanding
asks the patient if they need anything before they leave
14
An avulsion is a:
shock after traumatic event
tearing away of a body part
type of operation on a bone
hematoma in an extremity
15
Which immunology test detects streptococcus infection?
CRP
BNP
RPR
ASO
16
The standard of care used in phleb malpractice is often based on this organization's guidelines
NAACLS
CAP
OSHA
CLSI
17
What is a series of components or events that lead to an infection?
EPA
chain of infection
eating out too often
isolation procedures
18
What is the most important aspect of specimen collection?
how tight the tourniquet is
patient identification
the level to which the tubes are filled
the order of tubes drawn
19
EBV (Epstein- Barr Virus)
Immunology
Coagulation
Hematology
Gram Stain
20
Which of the following are common coagulation tests?
D-dimer
All of the above
Fibrinogen
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
21
The test to identify an organism & determine an appropriate antibiotic for treatment is called?
radioimmunoassay
culture and sensitivity test
compatibility screen
microscopic analysis
22
Surfaces in the specimen collection & processing area should be cleaned with:
soap and water
1:10 bleach solution
any of the above
70 % isopropyl alcohol
23
Which organization provides voluntary laboratory inspections and proficiency testing?
CAP
CLSI
OSHA
ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
24
Links components in the chain of infection include:
a reservoir
all of the above
a susceptible host
an exit pathway
25
Type of transmission: Handling a dead rodent
vector
airborne
droplet
vehicle
26
The most common type of nosocomial infection in the US is:
urinary tract infection
hepatitis B infection
bedsore infection
head lice
27
CLIA laboratories that perform high-complexity testing:
must hire PhDs as supervisors
must renew their certificates annually
are funded by the federal government
are subjected to routine inspections
28
Specific Gravity
Coagulation
Chemistry
Urinalysis
Histology
29
A delta check refers to:
reporting new infection control precautions
documenting all of the results of the QC checks
comparing current test results with a previous one
checking the wristband with the requisition
30
Which is an example of how NOT to avoid a lawsuit?
listen respond appropriately to the patient's request
acquire informed consent before collecting specimen
participate and continuing education to maintain proficiency
perform procedures that you are not trained to do
31
for # 1-6, choose department for the given test performed: BMP (Basic Metabolic Profile)
Chemistry
Gram Stain
DAT
Coagulation
32
A factor that contributes to the phlebotomist's professional image is:
health
age
fleam
attitude
33
Which of the following is unlikely to affect a person's general susceptibility to infection?
immune status
gender
health
age
34
What is the proper order for putting on protective clothing?
gown, mask, gloves
gloves, gown, mask
gown, gloves, mask
mask, gown, gloves
35
When the chain of infection is broken, an:
infection is prevented from happening
infection will most likely be the result
individual is susceptible to infection
individual is immune to that microbe
36
Normally the most effective means of controlling eternal hemorrhage is:
holding an ice pack on the site
applying firm direct pressure
finger pressure over an artery
rubbing grease over the wound
37
The ________ is the oldest and largest healthcare standards-setting body in the nation:
College of American Pathologist (CAP)
American Medical Society
Joint Commission
Center for medicare and medicaid (CMS)
38
Failure to exercise due care is:
res ipsa loquitur
assault and battery
negligence
invasion of privacy
39
Neutropenic isolation is a type of reverse isolation used for patients with:
viral meningitis
very severe burns
pulmonary TB
a low WBC count
40
Devices required by OSHA that remove BBP hazards from the workplace are called:
biohazard controls
pathogen controls
work practice controls
engineering controls
41
Which type of consent requires patient permission before initiating any medical procedure?
Informed consent
Implied consent
HIV consent
Expressed consent
42
If a sentinel event occurs, the healthcare organization is required to:
send a complete report to the Joint Commission
monitor improvements to see if they are effective
incorporate a complaint procedure into process
develop new personnel guidelines and standards
43
A glucose test would be performed in which department?
Hematology
Pathology
Chemistry
Microbiology
44
the term pathogenic means:
systemic in nature
productive of disease
host
highly communicable
45
What additional guidelines (to standard precautions) apply to an airborne precaution patient
Visitors wear PPE, hand hygiene, private room, etc
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK
AIIR room, NIOSH- approved N95 respirator worn when entering
Visitors wear gloves and wear gowns
46
Type of transmission: Entering a TB patient's room without an N95 respirator
vehicle
indirect contact
airborne
droplet
47
Which of the following meet the OSHA BBP standard definition of engineering control?
splash shield
self-sheathing needle
all of the above
sharps container
48
Which certifying agency awards the title of RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician)?
National Center for Competency Testing
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
American Certification Agency
49
The most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection is:
syphilis
tuberculosis
HIV infection
Hepatitis B
50
All medical laboratories are regulated by:
NCAA
NBLA
HIPPAA
CLIA
51
A phlebotomist who has just been diagnosed with strep throat should be:
allowed to work if no symptoms are currently being exhibited
required to wear mask when having any contact with patient
evaluated by an employee health nurse before resuming duties
off work until on an antibiotic for 24 hrs. and symptom free
52
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Cytology
Chemistry
Hematology
Urinalysis
53
The right to know law primarily deals with:
exposures to pethogens
electrical safety issues
labeling of specimens
hazard communications
54
What color or tube would you collect to perform APTT?
citrated plasma (blue top)
SST tube
red top tube
green top
55
Early equipment used for bloodletting included all of the following except the:
lancet
leech
hemostat
fleam
56
Of the following personnel, only a high school diploma is required for which one?
Phlebotomist
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT)
Pathologist
Medical Technologists (MT)
57
Objects that can harbor & transmit infectious material are called:
pathogens
vectors
hosts
formites
58
Type & Rh
Urinalysis
Blood Bank
Chemistry
Microbiology
59
D-dimer
Hematology
Blood Bank
Coagulation
Immunology
60
The equipment is required when 1 is collecting a specimen from a patient in airborne isolation
mask and goggles
full face shield
eye protection
N95 respirator
61
The manufacturer must supply a material safety data sheet (MSDSs) for:
dr pepper
dish soap
isopropyl alcohol
distilled water
62
What precautions are to be used for a patient who has an enteric pathogen?
standard
contact
airborne
droplet
63
An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is:
scabies
varicella
pertusis
rubeola
64
Diagnosis/treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is which medical specialty:
Rheumatology
Gastroenterology
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
65
Type of transmission: Kissing someone with mononucleosis
airborne
direct contact
droplet
vector
66
Which of the following laboratory personnel has an associate's degree or equivalents?
MLT
MT
MD
RPT
67
Which of the following situations involves a nosocomial infection?
a baby in the nursery has a congenital herpes infection
an employee contracts hepatitis B from a needle stick
a man has a bladder infection upon hospital admission
a patient in the ICU has an incision that becomes infected
68
One of a phlebotomist's duties is to:
help nurses with direct patient care
inform patients of their test results
perform lab computer operations
assist with inserting IV's
69
The abbreviation for the coding system used for patients seen for physician billing is called:
PPO
CPT
DRGs
PPS
70
Which of the following are panel groupings for chemistry?
A & C
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Hepatic Urinary Panel (HUP)
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
71
Which body fluid is excluded from standard precaution requirements?
CSF
urine
saliva
sweat
72
What is a nosocomial infection?
an infection acquired from being in large crowds
an infection acquired in a hospital
an infection acquired by traveling
an infection to the nose
73
The degree to which a microorganism is capable of causing disease is the definition of:
susceptibility
viability
virulence
resistance
74
Safe working conditions are mandated by:
CDC
HazCom
OSHA
HICPAC
75
An institution that provides inpatient services is:
clinic
hospital
doctor's office
day surgery
76
The principles of right and wrong conduct as they apply to professional problems are called?
tort
certification
esteem
ethics
77
A young adult comes to have blood drawn. What should the phlebotomist know before drawing?
name of the patient
date of birth of the patient
all of the above
age of majority in the state
78
Which of the following is an example of proxemics?
eye contact
zone of comfort
personal hygiene
facial expressions
79
Standard Precautions:
never supersede other CDC isolation recommendations
apply only to secretions and exceptions that contain blood
are only to be practiced on individuals that are unknown
are to be used when caring for patients at all times
80
Which of the following should be deleted from a list of symptoms of shock?
an expressionless face
slow, strong pulse rate
pale, cold, clammy skin
increased shallow breaths
81
The body organ targeted by HBV is:
lungs
arms
brain
liver
82
Term describing care by a physician who assumes ongoing responsibility for patients' health
Secondary Care
PPOs
Primary Care
Proxemics
83
Federal law requires the hep B vaccination be available to employees assigned to high exposures
immediately or as soon as possible
within 10 working days of assignment
after any probationary period is over
within 1 month of their employment
84
The best defense against HBV (Hepatitis B) infection is?
proper hand hygiene
HBV vaccination
using safety needles
wearing gloves
85
Which medical specialty treats patients with tumors?
Oncology
Geriatrics
Orthopedics
Ophthalmology
86
Select the correct term for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988:
CPT
HIPAA
HMOS
CLIA
87
Legal actions in which the alleged injured party sues for monetary damages are:
malpractice
vicarious liability
criminal actions
civil actions
88
What should the phlebotomist do if the outside of a specimen patient tube has blood on it?
wipe the tube with disinfectant
discard tube and draw a new one
lick it off
wipe it on your shirt
89
Voluntary, nongovernmental organization charged with establishing health care standards:
The Joint Commission
NAACLS
The Meade Chamber of Commerce
The National Hospital Association
90
Distance, time and shielding are principles of:
BBP safety
fire safety
electrical safety
radiation safety
91
Internal process focused on identifying & minimizing that pose risk to patients & employees?
filing assault charges
QA
internal reports
fraud reporting
92
Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure?
performing monthly maintenance on analyzers
keeping a record or employee paid sick leave
checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs
recording chemistry instrument maintenance
93
Which of the following is a duty of a phlebotomist?
process billing
collect drug screes
chart patient results
analyze specimens
94
Good laboratory practices do not include:
follow manufacturer's instructions for specimen collection
follow storage requirements for test kit
inform patient of any test prep such as fasting, etc
follow patient to the car to insure safety
95
Type of transmission: collecting a throat culture from coughing patient without wearing a mask:
direct contact
droplet
airborne
vector
96
Which of the following is part of the proper hand washing procedure?
wash hands for at least 2 seconds
stand back so clothing does not touch sink
apply soap before wetting hands with water
use one towel to dry hands and turn off faucets
97
What title does this describe: diseases related to the structure & function of the kidney
Nephrologist
Urologist
Neurologist
Psychiatrist
98
Which is considered the best means to preventing nosocomial infection?
isolation procedures
proper hand hygiene
current immunization
glove use if indicated
99
What department performs testing on blood & body fluids to diagnose disease & assess health?
Central Supply
Physical Therapy
Diagnostic Radio-logical Services
Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

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