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Phlebotomy Essentials

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