Early equipment used for bloodletting included all the following except...
A factor that contributes to the phlebotomist's professional image is...
The intials for the title granted after successful completion of the American Society for the Clinical Pathology phlebotomy examination are
The principles of right and wrong conduct as the apply to professional problems are called
The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of protected health information is
Which is the following is a duty of the phlebotomist
Which of the following is an example of proxemics?
Which of the following is proper telephone technique?
be careful of the tone of voice used and keep answers simple
An institution that provides inpatient services is a
State and federally funded insurance is called
The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called
The department in the hospital that prepares and dispenses drugs is
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
Which of the following laboratory professionals is specified by CLIA'88 as responsible for the administration of a clinical area?
The ____ is the oldest and largest healthcare standards-setting body in the nation
The CLIA federal regulations are administered by...
____ are set up to monitor all aspects of laboratory work.
The QA program monitors...
What book describes the necessary steps to follow in patient preparation?
The specimen collection manual
Which of the following is a necessary element of risk management?
All the above: education, evaluation, identification
Informed consent means that a
patient agrees to a procedure after being told of the consequences associated with it
A national organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures is the
The physician employer of phlebotomist who injures a patient during a blood draw is sued for negligence. This is an example of...
A young adult comes to an outpatient lab to have his blood drawn. What should the phlebotomist know before drawing this patient's blood?
All the above: age of majority in the state, date of birth of the patient, name of the patient
Commission's annual safety requirement goals
A delta check refers to...
comparing current test results with a previous one
Which of the following is used as a monitor or quality indicator for the process of "test requesting"?
Failure to exercise "due care" is...
The statute of limitations timing can be...
on the day the negligence took place
Which of the following situations involves a nosocomial 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
The most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection is...
To destroy transient microorganisms when washing hands, use...
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?
Which of the following examples of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens involve a parenteral route of transmission?
rubbing the eyes while processing specimens
Surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area should be cleaned with...
Which of the following is a proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a counter-top?
moisten it with a disinfectant and carefully absorb it with a paper towel
Distance, time, and shielding are principles of...
Safe working conditions are mandated by...
Which additive prevents glycolysis?
The following supplies were gathered for a routine venipuncture. Which item is incorrect?
Which of the following tubes can be used to collect a serum specimen?
A tourniquet is used in venipuncture to...
find and enter veins more easily
You are about to perform a routine venipuncture on a patient with no known allergy to antiseptics. Which of the following substances would you use to clean the site?
Which of the following needles has the largest diameter?
18 gauge (the lower the number, the larger the diameter)
What causes evacuated tubes to fill with blood automatically?
Lavender-top tubes are more commonly used to collect...
Of the following tubes or containers, which is filled last in the recommended order of draw?
A butterfly is typically used for...
difficult veins and hand veins