Chapter 1-10
- 1.
Early equipment used for bloodletting includes all of the following except the
- A.
Fleam
- B.
Hemostat
- C.
Lancet
- D.
Leech
Correct Answer
B. Hemostat -
- 2.
A factor that contributes to the phlebotomist's professional image is
- A.
A pleasant smile and a positive attitude
- B.
National certification
- C.
Personal hygiene
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 3.
The initials for the title granted after successful completion of the National Credentialing Agency phlebotomy examination are
- A.
CLP1b
- B.
CLT
- C.
CPT
- D.
PBT
Correct Answer
A. CLP1b -
- 4.
The principles of right and wrong conduct as they apply to professional problem are called
- A.
Certification
- B.
Esteem
- C.
Ethics
- D.
Torts
Correct Answer
C. Ethics -
- 5.
The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of protected health information is
- A.
CLIA
- B.
HIPAA
- C.
OSHA
- D.
PHS
Correct Answer
B. HIPAA -
- 6.
Which of the following is a dudy of a phlebotomist?
- A.
Analyze specimens for hematology
- B.
Chart patient results
- C.
Obtain blood pressures and temperatures of patients
- D.
Perform laboratory computer operations
Correct Answer
D. Perform laboratory computer operations -
- 7.
Which of the following is an example of proxemics?
- A.
Eye contact
- B.
Facial expressions
- C.
Personal hygiene
- D.
Zone of comfort
Correct Answer
D. Zone of comfort -
- 8.
Which of the following is proper telephone technique?
- A.
Be careful of the tone of voice used and keep answers simple
- B.
Do not identify yourself in case there are problem later
- C.
Listen carefully; do not take notes because it takes too much time
- D.
Wait for the phone to ring three or four times so as not to appear anxious
Correct Answer
A. Be careful of the tone of voice used and keep answers simple -
- 9.
An institution that provides inpatient services is a
- A.
Clinic
- B.
Day-surgery
- C.
Doctor's office
- D.
Hospital
Correct Answer
D. Hospital -
- 10.
State and federally funded insurance is called
- A.
ASCP
- B.
HIPPA
- C.
Medicaid
- D.
PPO
Correct Answer
C. Medicaid -
- 11.
The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called
- A.
Cardiology
- B.
Gerontology
- C.
Pathology
- D.
Psychiatry
Correct Answer
B. Gerontology -
- 12.
The department in the hospital that records brain waves for diagnosis is
- A.
Electroneurodiagnostics
- B.
Occupational therapy
- C.
Physical therapy
- D.
Radiology
Correct Answer
A. Electroneurodiagnostics -
- 13.
The microbiology department in the laboratory performs
- A.
Compatibility testing
- B.
Culture and sensitivity testing
- C.
Electrolyte monitoring
- D.
Enzyme-linked immunoassay
Correct Answer
B. Culture and sensitivity testing -
- 14.
The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood count, and white blood count determinations is called
- A.
CBC
- B.
CDC
- C.
CPK
- D.
CRP
Correct Answer
A. CBC -
- 15.
Which of the following laboratory professionals is specified by CLIA'88 as responsible for adminstration of a clinical area?
- A.
Clinical laboratory scientist
- B.
Clinical laboratory technician
- C.
Laboratory manager
- D.
Technical supervison
Correct Answer
D. Technical supervison -
- 16.
____________is the largest healthcare standards-setting body in the world.
- A.
CAP
- B.
CLSI
- C.
JCAHO
- D.
NAACLS
Correct Answer
C. JCAHO -
- 17.
The CLIA federal regulations are administered by
- A.
CAP
- B.
CLSI
- C.
CMS
- D.
COW
Correct Answer
C. CMS -
- 18.
______________are set up to monitor all aspects of laboratory work.
- A.
GLPs
- B.
Quality indicators
- C.
Sentinel events
- D.
Trresholds
Correct Answer
B. Quality indicators -
- 19.
A QA program monitors
- A.
Indicators
- B.
Outcomes
- C.
Procedures
- D.
Threshold values
Correct Answer
B. Outcomes -
- 20.
What book describes the necessary steps to follow in patient preparation?
- A.
Collection manual
- B.
Infection control manual
- C.
Procedure manual
- D.
Safety manual
Correct Answer
A. Collection manual -
- 21.
Necessary elements of risk management are all of the following except
- A.
Education
- B.
Evaluation
- C.
Identification
- D.
Obligation
Correct Answer
D. Obligation -
- 22.
Informed consent means that a
- A.
Nurse has the right to perform a procedure on a patient even if the patient refuses
- B.
Patient agrees to a procedure after being told of the consequences associated with it
- C.
Patient has the right to look at all his or her medical records
- D.
Phlebotomist tells the patient what is ordered and the implication of the test results
Correct Answer
B. Patient agrees to a procedure after being told of the consequences associated with it -
- 23.
A national organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures
- A.
CAP
- B.
CLSI
- C.
JCAHO
- D.
NAACLS
Correct Answer
B. CLSI -
- 24.
The physician employer of a phlebotomist who injures a patient during a blood draw is used is sued for negligence. This is an example of
- A.
Assault and battery
- B.
Fraud
- C.
Respondeat superior
- D.
Vicarious liability
Correct Answer
C. Respondeat superior -
- 25.
A young adult comes to an outpatient lab to have his blood drawn. What should the phlebotomist know before drawing this patient's blood?
- A.
Age of majority in the state
- B.
Date of birth of the patient
- C.
Name of the patient
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 26.
Phlebotomists are involved in the Joint Commission's performance measurements in the area of myocardial infarction in what way?
- A.
Collecting specimens for blood cultures at specified times
- B.
Collecting specimens for timed tests for cardiac enzymes
- C.
Processing specimens for pneumonia testing
- D.
Reporting pregnancy testing results
Correct Answer
B. Collecting specimens for timed tests for cardiac enzymes -
- 27.
A delta check refers to
- A.
Checking the wristband with the requisition
- B.
Comparing current test results with previous one
- C.
Documenting all of the QC controls
- D.
Infection control precautions
Correct Answer
B. Comparing current test results with previous one -
- 28.
Which one of the following is used as a monitor or quality indicator for the process of "test requesting"?
- A.
Accuracy of ordering
- B.
Safety
- C.
Transit time
- D.
Wristband evaluation
Correct Answer
A. Accuracy of ordering -
- 29.
Failure to exercise "due care" is
- A.
Assault
- B.
Battery
- C.
Invasion of privacy
- D.
Negligence
Correct Answer
D. Negligence -
- 30.
The statute of limitations timing can begin on any of the following except
- A.
On the day the negligent act took place
- B.
The day of last medical treatment
- C.
The first day of counseling with a lawyer
- D.
When the injury was discovered
Correct Answer
C. The first day of counseling with a lawyer -
- 31.
Which of the following situations involves a nosocomial infection?
- A.
A patient admitted to the hospital with a severe urinary tract infection
- B.
An employee who contracts HBV from a needle stick
- C.
A patient in ICU whose surgical wound becomes infected
- D.
A baby in the nursery with congenital herpes infection
Correct Answer
C. A patient in ICU whose surgical wound becomes infected -
- 32.
Reverse isolation may be used for
- A.
A pediatric patient with measles
- B.
An adult patient with the flu
- C.
A patient with a urinary tract infection
- D.
A patient with severe burns
Correct Answer
D. A patient with severe burns -
- 33.
The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is
- A.
Proper hand antisepsis
- B.
Wearing a mask
- C.
Wearing gloves
- D.
Infection cannot be prevented
Correct Answer
A. Proper hand antisepsis -
- 34.
The most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection is
- A.
HBV infection
- B.
HIV infection
- C.
Syphilis
- D.
Tuberculosis
Correct Answer
A. HBV infection -
- 35.
To destroy transient microorganisms when washing hands, use
- A.
Antiseptic soap
- B.
Bleach solution
- C.
Plain soap
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Antiseptic soap -
- 36.
In the event of a body fluid splash in the eyes, the victim should immediately
- A.
Call the paramedics
- B.
Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes
- C.
Go to the emergency room
- D.
Wipe the eyes with a tissue
Correct Answer
B. Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes -
- 37.
Which of the following items is PPE?
- A.
Biohazard bag
- B.
Countertop splash shield
- C.
Nonlatex gloves
- D.
Sharps container
Correct Answer
C. Nonlatex gloves -
- 38.
All of the following examples of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens involves a parenteral route of transmission expept
- A.
A phlebotomist who cuts his hand on a broken tube of blood
- B.
Blood leaking through the glove of a phlebotomist who has badly chapped hands
- C.
Someone chewing gum while collecting blood specimens
- D.
The technician in specimen processing rubbing her eye without washing her hands
Correct Answer
C. Someone chewing gum while collecting blood specimens -
- 39.
Specimen collection and processing area surfaces should be cleaned with
- A.
70% isopropyl alcohol
- B.
1:10 bleach solution
- C.
Soap and water
- D.
Any of the above
Correct Answer
B. 1:10 bleach solution -
- 40.
Which of the following is a proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a counter top?
- A.
Moisten the spill with a disinfectant before carefully absorbing it with a paper towel
- B.
Rub the spot with an alcohol pad; then wipe the area again with a clean alcohol pad
- C.
Scrape the dried blood lose from the surface, brush it into a biohazard bag, and wash the surface with soap and water
- D.
Wipe up the spot with a damp paper towel and clean the area in a circular motion using a disinfectant wipe
Correct Answer
A. Moisten the spill with a disinfectant before carefully absorbing it with a paper towel -
- 41.
Distance, time, and shielding are principles of
- A.
BBP safety
- B.
Electrical safety
- C.
Fire safety
- D.
Radiation safety
Correct Answer
D. Radiation safety -
- 42.
Safe working conditions are mandated by
- A.
CDC
- B.
HazCom
- C.
JCAHO
- D.
OSHA
Correct Answer
D. OSHA -
- 43.
A prefix
- A.
Comes before a word root and modifies its meaning
- B.
Establishes the basic meaning of a medical term
- C.
Follows a word root and adds to or changes its meaning
- D.
Makes pronunciation of the term easier
Correct Answer
A. Comes before a word root and modifies its meaning -
- 44.
Which part of gastr/o/enter/o/logy is the suffix?
- A.
Enter
- B.
Gastr
- C.
Logy
- D.
O
Correct Answer
C. Logy -
- 45.
To what part of the body does the word root hepat refer?
- A.
Head
- B.
Heart
- C.
Liver
- D.
Stomach
Correct Answer
C. Liver -
- 46.
What does the suffix -algia mean?
- A.
Between
- B.
Condition
- C.
Disease
- D.
Pain
Correct Answer
D. Pain -
- 47.
The medical term for red blood cell is
- A.
Erythrocyte
- B.
Hepatocyte
- C.
Leukocyte
- D.
Thrombocytes
Correct Answer
A. Erythrocyte -
- 48.
Cystitis means
- A.
Blueness of the skin
- B.
Cellular infection
- C.
Inflammation of the bladder
- D.
Pertaining to a cell
Correct Answer
C. Inflammation of the bladder -
- 49.
The "e" is promounced separately in
- A.
Diastole
- B.
Syncope
- C.
Systole
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 50.
The abbreviation NPO means
- A.
Negative patient outcome
- B.
New patient only
- C.
No parenteral output
- D.
Nothing by mouth
Correct Answer
D. Nothing by mouth -
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