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A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process
Informed consent
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What term is used to describe serum that is darker yellow than normal
Icteric
100
Written information about a chemical, its hazards, and procedures for clean-up and first aid are available in which of the following documents
SDS
100
HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters can help to prevent which type of disease transmission
Airborne
200
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates which of the following areas
HIPAA
200
Which term is used to describe serum that is cloudy or milky
Lipemic
200
Radioactive
200
The transmission route of an infection acquired by ingestion of contaminated food is
common vehicle
300
What is the term given to any information about the patient’s health status, treatment, or payment for health car
Protected Health Information
300
Which term is used to describe serum that is pink-tinged
Hemolyzed
300
What is the most common allergy in the healthcare field
Latex
300
What is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection
Hand washing
400
Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies
EDTA
400
Which section within the chemistry laboratory identifies unknown drugs within specimens
Toxicology
400
What is the name given to the new labeling system for hazardous chemicals that was adopted by OSHA in 2012
GHS
400
When donning a gown, mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves, which item should be put on last?
Gloves
500
Which laboratory department would normally perform a prothrombin time (PT) test
Coagulation
500
How often do Joint Commission laboratories need to be inspected and accredited
2yrs
500
What is the term for an object that is contaminated by bacteria
Fomite
500
According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard rules, which specimens are considered to be potentially infectious
All blood and body fluid specimens