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ch 1-4 study&review
Phlebotomy Essentials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Early equipment used for bloodletting included all of the following EXCEPT the | hemostat |
| The factor that contributes to the phlebotomist's professional image is | attitude |
| The initials for title granted after successful completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology phlebotomy examination are | PBT (phlebotomy technician) |
| The principles of right and wrong conduct as they apply to professional problems are called | ethics |
| The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of protected health information is | HIPPA |
| Which of the following may be a duty of the phlebotomist? | Perform POCT (point of care testing) |
| Which of the following is an example of proxemics? | zone of comfort |
| Which of the following is proper telephone technique? | being careful of the tone of your voice when answering the phone. |
| An institution that provides inpatient services is a | hospital |
| State and federally funded insurance is called | Medicaid |
| The specialty that treats disorder of old age is called | gerontology |
| The department in the hospital that prepares and dispenses drugs is | pharmacy |
| The microbiology department in the laboratory performs | culture and sensitivity testing |
| The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood count, and white blood count determinations is | CBC (complete blood count) |
| Which of the following laboratory professionals is specified by CLIA as responsible for the administration of a specific clinical area, such as chemistry? | Technical supervisor |
| Which of the following is the oldest and largest healthcare standards-setting body in the nation? | The Joint Commission |
| The CLIA federal regulations are administered | CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services) |
| Which of the following are set up to monitor all areas of care that tend to cause problems? | Quality indicators |
| Proper patient identification means | actively involving patients in their own identification |
| What manual describes the necessary steps to follow in patient preparation for laboratory test? | The Test Catalog |
| Which of the following can identify trends for risk management? | Test menus |
| Informed consent means that a | patient agrees to a procedure after being told of the consequence associated with it. |
| A national organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures is | CLSI. |
| A physician is sued for negligence due to the actions of an inexperienced, contracted phlebotomist hired to cover summer vacations. This is an example of | vicarious liability. |
| A young adult comes to an outpatient lab to have his blood drawn. The phlebotomist refuses to draw this patient's blood because the patient | has not reached the age of majority in the state. |
| The NPSGs are | TJC's annual safety requirement goals. |
| A delta check refers to | comparing current test results with previous one. |
| Blood culture contamination is a quality indicator for the | Microbiology Department. |
| Failure to exercise "due care" is | negligence. |
| The statute of limitations timing can begin | on the day the negligent act took place. |
| Which of the following situations involves an HAI? (Healthcare-associated infection) | A patient in ICU has an incision that becomes infected |
| Reverse isolation may be used for | a patient with severe burns |
| The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is | proper hand antisepsis |
| The most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection is | hepatitis B |
| To destroy transient microorganisms when washing hands, use | antiseptic soap |
| In the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes, the victim should immediately | flush eyes with water for 10 minutes |
| Which of the following items is PPE? | Nonlatex gloves |
| Which of the following examples of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens involves a parenteral route of transmission? | Rubbing the eyes while processing specimens |
| Surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area should be cleaned with | 1:10 bleach solution |
| Which of the following is a proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a countertop? | Moisten it with a disinfectant and carefully absorb it with a paper towel. |
| Distance, time, and shielding are principles of | radiation safety. |
| Safe working conditions are mandated by | OSHA. |
| A globally harmonized signal work signifies | severity of a hazard faced. |
| According to the HAI prevalence surveys the most common pathogen is | Clostridium difficile. |
| When exiting an isolation room, this item of PPE must be removed outside the room. | Respirator |
| Which part of gastr/o/enter/o/logy is the suffix? (gastroenterology) | logy |
| Which on of the following organizations writes guidelines for laboratory practices? | CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) |
| What does the suffix -algia mean? | pain |
| The plural form of atrium is | atria |
| The medical term for red blood cell is | erythrocyte |
| cystitis means | inflammation of the bladder |
| The "e" is pronounced separately in | D. all of the above diastole, syncope, systole |
| The abbreviation NPO means | nothing by mouth |
| Which of the following abbreviations is on the Joint Commission "Do Not Use' list? | IU (International Unit) |
| A prefix | comes before a word root and modifies its meaning. |
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