Chapter 1
The primary duty of a phlebotomist is to:
a:label specimens b:collect blood specimens
c: collect skin puncture specimens
d: process specimens
b: collect blood specimens
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills, which is required by some agencies to renew certification, is called?
a: accreditation b: CEUs
c:essentials d: reciprocity
b: CEUs
The department of the fiscal services is responsible for:
a: nursing personnel b: laboratory personnel
c: admissions and medical records
d: both a & b
c: admissions and medical records
The laboratory is under the inspection of a :
a: pathologist b: phlebotomist
c: pharmacist d: medical assistant
a: pathologist
Which of the following is true of phlebotomy?
a: phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back at least 3500 years.
b: phlebotomy is a new profession arising during WWII
c. phlebotomist today draw blood from patients for the same reasons as ancient phlebotomist
d: phlebotomy equipment has not changed since the original phlebotomist.
a: phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back at least 3500 years.
Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role because:
a: the phlebotomist is a representative of laboratory
b: good public relations
c: the patient often equates blood-drawing
d: all of the above
D. all of the above
Effective communication must include:
a:verbal skills b: non verbal skills
c: listening d: all of the above
d: all of the above
What is the basic function of the hematology lab?
a: to perform wide range of test of the chemical components of the blood
b: to study the formed elements of the blood.
c: to examine chromosomes for evidence of genetic disease.
d: to analyze hemoglobin, enzymes and other proteins
d: to analyze hemoglobin, enzymes and other proteins
a: complete blood counts
b: prothrombin times
c: electrolytes
d: bacterial growth
b: prothrombin times
Which department of the laboratory processes pap smears:
a: cytology b: hematology
c: microbiology d: serology
a: cytology
Which is not a reason for the phlebotomist to participate in continuing education programs?
a: to follow CDC mandates
b: to learn new techniques
c: to remain current in phlebotomy technology
d: to renew certification
a: to follow CDC mandates
Informed consent means:
a: patient must ask their doctors if they can have blood drawn
b: patients waive their rights
c: patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before the treatments are performed.
d: the phlebotomist may draw a patient's blood without the patient's permission
c: patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before the treatments are performed
What is the function of the chemistry department?
a: to perform a wide range of test of the chemical components of the blood.
b: to process and stain cells that are shed into body fluids or removed from tissue with a needle
c: to examine chromosomes or evidence of genetic samples
d: to identify pathogenic microorganism in patient's samples
a: to perform a wide range of test of the chemical components of the blood
CBC is performed in the ________________department?
a: chemistry b: urinalysis
c: serology d: hematology
d: hematology
which term is used to describe serum that is pink-tinged?
a: clotted b: hemolyzed
c: icteric d: red
b: hemolyzed
The term "phlebotomy" is derived from Greek words that, literally translate:
a: to cut a vein b: to draw blood
c: to suck blood d: to stick a vein
a: to cut a vein
Which is not a required personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist?
a: dependability b: honesty
c: compassion d: sense of humor
d: sense of humor
Which department performs compatibility testing?
a: microbiology b: molecular diagnostics
c: immunohematology d: immunology
c: immunohematology
Occult Blood testing is performed on:
a: plasma b: feces
c: serum d: cerebrospinal fluid
b: feces
When the chain of infection is broken?
a: an individual becomes immune
b: an individual becomes susceptible
c: infection results d: infection is prevented
d: infection is prevented.
Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?
a: collecting blood specimens
b: performing laboratory computer operations
c: starting intravenous lines (IV)
d: transporting specimens to the laboratory
c: starting intravenous lines (IV)
Telephone etiquette that projects professionalism includes:
a: referring to callers as "honey" or other terms of endearment
b: keeping callers on holder longer than a minute
c: answering the telephone after three rings
d: identifying yourself and your department whenever placing or receiving a call.
d: identifying yourself and your department whenever placing or receiving a call.
a: a set of guidelines for accrediation
b: an organization that establishes regulations for all facilities that perform patient testing
c: a network of independent laboratories that analyze samples from other health care facilities
d: a group that provides lab inspections every 2 years for accreditation purposes
b: an organization that establishes regulations for all facilities that perform patient testing
When patients donate their blood for use during their own surgery, this is known as :
a: autologous donation b: platelet donation
c: cryoprecipitate donation d: fresh frozen plasma
a: autologous donation
Which government agency is responsible for laboratory workplace safety?
a: CLIA b: FDA
c: MSDS d: OSHA
d: OSHA