Phlebotomy Exam 1 Review

Question 1

The analytic tool used to identify cell markers in HIV patients is

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a flow cytometer

Question 2

When a patient in the hospital refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should

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notify the patients nurse to ensure that the physician is notified promptly

Question 3

. Occult blood testing is performed on

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feces

Question 4

The phlebotomist has a legal responsibility to do which of the following?

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All of the above

Question 5

In addition to the laboratory, the following department may draw arterial blood gases:

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respiratory therapy

Question 6

The four elements of negligence are

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duty, dereliction, injury, and direct cause.

Question 7

What does phlebotomy stands for ?

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Phlebo- "vein" and Tomy means "make an incision."

Question 8

Which is correct about a phlebotomist and protected health information (PHI)?

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may obtain PHI but may not disclose it to any other person.

Question 9

Independent laboratories that analyze samples from other healthcare facilities are known as

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reference laboratories

Question 10

The phlebotomist’s duties and performance level should be outlined in the

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policies and procedure manual

Question 11

Administrative agencies, such as OSHA create which type of law?

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Administrative

Question 12

Phlebotomist need to have Interpersonal and Telephone Skills.

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True

Question 13

aPTT testing monitors

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heparin therapy

Question 14

The ______ department identifies pathogenic microorganisms in patient samples.

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microbiology

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a branch of support personnel in the hospital organizational system.

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sanitation services

Question 16

What does OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 17

What is NOT a "Personal Characteristics" of a Phlebotomist?

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Professional Attachment

Question 18

The clinical laboratory is typically under the direction of a

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pathologist

Question 19

The following department uses radioisotopes to perform tests:

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nuclear medicine

Question 20

Besides drawing blood samples, what other skills a phlebotomist SHOULD NOT be trained to perform?

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Discuss patient information with their relatives and friends

Question 21

The monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomists is known as

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CEUs.

Question 22

. A tort comes from a(n)

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civil action

Question 23

Which of the following is not found in The Patient Care Partnership?

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The patient can expect the cheapest care possible

Question 24

When a phlebotomist breaches the duty of care to a patient, this is known as

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dereliction

Question 25

Which of the following is not a department of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology Area in a clinic laboratory?

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Optimology

Question 26

The failure to perform an action consistent with the accepted standard of care is

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negligence

Question 27

___________ are the basis for most medical malpractice suits.

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Unintentional torts

Question 28

The principal defense against a malpractice suit is to

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show that the standard of care was followed.

Question 29

Fiscal services is responsible for

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admitting, medical records, and billing.

Question 30

A CBC is performed in the ______ department.

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hematology

Question 31

What does HIPAA?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 32

The type of chemistry test associated with drug analysis is known as

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toxicology

Question 33

When patients donate their blood for use during their own surgery, this is known as

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autologous donation

Question 34

Medical information that is linked to a specific patient is called

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protected health information.

Question 35

What are two main qualifications a Certified Phlebotomist Technician should have ?

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Technic and Organization, Problem Solving and Detailed Oriented

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