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Chapter 1-6

Extra Cred plus Phlebotomy test

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Order of Blood Draw 1. Yellow 2. Light Blue 3. SST (any Gel Tube) 4. Red 5. Green 6. Lavender 7. Grey
SST Serum Separator
WBC White Blood Cell
RBC Red Blood Cell
PT Protime
ABG Arterial Blood Gases
ACA American Certification Agency
QC Quality Control
QI Quality Improvement
QA Quality Assurance
CDC Center for Disease and Control
Which of the following is the main area of responsibility for every phlebotomist? Preanalytic processess
All clinical laboratories are regulated by which of the following federal agencies? CLIA
"DOB" stands for: Date of Birth
Which of the following is a key element in effective communication? Active listening
The definition of culture includes which of the following aspects? Traditions and values
"EMR" stands for which term: Electrical Medical Record
Which legal concept refers to the voluntary permission by a patient to allow touching, examination, and/or treatment by health care providers. Implied (Informed) consent
Which of the following legal branches makes administrative laws? Executive Branch
Which of the following sequences is the proper order for removing personal protective equipment? Gloves, gown, goggles, or face shield, then hand hygiene
Which chemical is most effective as an antiseptic for cleaning the blood collection site? Chlorhexidine
Airborne precautions may be required for patients with infectious diseases such as: Tuberculosis
If a chemical is spilled onto a healthcare worker, they should first: Rinse the area with water
Which of the following cell structures is the control center for a cell? nucleus
What portion of human body weight is water? 90%
Homeostasis is refers to which of the following? Steady-state condition
If an electrical accident occurs that involves electrical shock to an employee or patient, the first thing that the healthcare worker should do is: Shut off the electrical power
What healthcare organizations fit into which of the following major categories of healthcare Hospital or ambulatory care
Job duties of phlebotomist can include which of the following? Clinical, technical, and clerical duties
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity white blood cells
Which of the following is the preferred vein for venipuncture procedures? Median Cubital
The most common blood type is: O
The term systole means heart contraction
The term diastole means heart relaxing
Arteries function to: bring oxygenated blood away from the heart
Veins functions to: Bring deoxygenated blood back towards the heart
The American society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the National Phlebotomy association (NPA), and the National Credentialing agency for Laboratory Personal (NCA) are examples of what type of organization? Certification
The following attributes of good judgement, respecting patients' rights, and not harming anyone intentionally are examples of which of the following? Ethical Standards
A medical doctor who usually has extensive education in the study and diagnosis of disease through the use of laboratory test results is sometimes referred to as a: Pathologist
Phlebotomists are primarily responsible for what phase of laboratory testing? Preanalytical
All clinical laboratories are regulated by which of the following? Clinical Laboratory Improvement amendments of 1988 (CLIA)
Outcomes assessments for quality improvement include: Nosocomial Infection rate
The best definition of ethics is: moral standards of behavior
When "a patient should be allowed to die" is a topic closely related to: bioethic
Misidentifying the patient, which can lead to confusion of patient' samples and possible wrong diagnosis and death, is considered: Negligence
If a phlebotomist give their friend the result of a patient's drug test results, what can be claimed by the patient against the phlebotomist? Negligence
Which of the following organizations is influential in setting the "standard of care" for phlebotomy practice? JCAHO (Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organization)
The CLIA '88 was passed to: Ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing
If phlebotomist unintentionally hit the patient's median nerve during the venipuncture procedure, they: Can be accused of professional negligence
Before a patient's lab test results can legally be released, the patient must Provide written consent
One agency affecting regulations on blood collection is JCAHO. The abbreviation stands for: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
When should incident reports involving accidental HIV exposure be reported? Immediately
Which of the following is the best example of setting the standard of care for blood collection? American Hospital Association (AHA)
Which of the following is NOT a component that makes up the chain of infection? Mode of transportation
Which of the following diseases usually requires airborne precautions? tuberculosis
Which of the following illness is usually transmitted from one person to another by coughing or sneezing Diptheria
Disinfectants are: Chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganism
Which of the following chemicals has the fastest speed of action in hand hygiene antiseptic cleaning 70% isopropyl alcohol
Under the CDC isolation guidelines, three sets of precautions include: Airborne, droplet, contact
Which of the following is the most important procedure in the prevention of disease transmission in healthcare institutions? Hand washing
Which of the following is designed to reduce the transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in healthcare facilities? Standard precautions
Which of the following organizations require the development and implementation of infection control program in a healthcare facility. JCAHO
Healthcare acquired infections infections occur when what is complete? Chain of infection
To prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when contact with patients' blood is anticipated, the following should be worn: PPE
Healthcare acquired infections are also referred to as: Nosocomial infections
How many times does the average normal adult heart beat per min? 60-80 bpm
The term "leukocytes" is another name for: white blood cells
The term "erythrocytes" is another name for: red blood cells
The term "thrombocytes" is another name for: platelets
Arteries have which of the following characteristics? Transport oxygenated blood away from the heart
Veins have which of the following characteristics? Transport deoxygenated blood towards the heart
The upper chambers of the heart are called the: Right and left atrium
The four chambers of the heart include the: Right and left atria and ventricles
Which of the following veins transport blood returning to the right side of the heart from the body Vena Cava
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