Phlebotomy Essentials, 4th Edition Study Guide For Chapters 1, 2 ,3
Study quiz for chapters 1-3
- 1.All of the following infectious disease services are offered through regional Public Health Services agencies EXCEPT:
- A.
Education
- B.
Monitoring
- C.
Screening
- D.
Treatment
- 2.This is an abbreviation for an independent group of hospitals and physicians that offers services to employers at a discounted rate in exchange for a steady supply of patients.
- A.
CPT
- B.
DRG
- C.
PHS
- D.
PPO
- 3.The abbreviation for the current coding system for physician billing is called:
- A.
CPT
- B.
DRG's
- C.
PPO
- D.
PPS
- 4.This is an abbreviation for large organizations that contract with local providers to establish a complete network of services.
- A.
APC
- B.
MCO
- C.
PHS
- D.
PPS
- 5.A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families understand their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility comes from:
- A.
Federal HIPAA regulations
- B.
Prepaid healthcare plans
- C.
Protected Health Information
- D.
The Patient Care Partnership
- 6.Managed Care Organizations control costs by all of the following ways EXCEPT:
- A.
Encouraging healthy lifestyles
- B.
Detecting risk factors early
- C.
Limiting patient enrollment
- D.
Offering patient education
- 7.This is the abbreviation for a classification system implemented in 2000 that is used to determine payment to hospitals for outpatient services.
- A.
APC
- B.
DRGs
- C.
ICD-9
- D.
PPS
- 8.Which Director, Chief Officer, or Vice President would have the administrative responsibility for ancillary testing, such as magnetic resonance (MR) scans?
- A.
Sr. Director Performance Excellence
- B.
VP Clinical & Support services
- C.
VP/Chief Nursing Officer
- D.
VP & Chief Medical Officer
- 9.Who has the responsibility for control of hospital-induced infections in the healthcare facility?
- A.
Sr. Director Performance Excellence
- B.
VP Clinical & Support Services
- C.
VP/Chief Nursing Officer
- D.
VP & Chief Medical Officer
- 10.Who is responsible for the physicians who practice in the hospital?
- A.
Sr. Director Performance Excellence
- B.
VP Clinical & Support Services
- C.
VP/Chief Nursing Officer
- D.
VP & Chief Medical Officer
- 11.Which Director, Chief Officer, or vice President has the administrative responsibility for outpatient medical services?
- A.
Sr. Director Performance Excellence
- B.
VP Clinical & Support Services
- C.
VP/ Chief Nursing Officer
- D.
VP & Chief Medical Officer
- 12.Which Director, Chief Officer, or vice President has the responsibility for quality performance and patient satisfaction?
- A.
Sr. Director Performance Excellence
- B.
VP Clinical & Support Services
- C.
VP/Chief Nursing Officer
- D.
VP & Chief Medical Officer
- 13.Which phlebotomist’s duty involves TB and Cocci testing?
- A.
Collect routine venous specimens
- B.
Perform electrocardiography
- C.
Perform point-of-care testing
- D.
Prepare specimens for transport
- 14.Which phlebotomist’s duty does not involve telephone etiquette?
- A.
Comply with instituted procedures
- B.
Maintain patient confidentiality
- C.
Perform quality control checks
- D.
Promote good public relations
- 15.Which of the following is an agency that certifies phlebotomists?
- A.
ASCP
- B.
CLIAC
- C.
CLSI
- D.
NAACLS
- 16.Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist’s role for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
- A.
A phlebotomist is a representative of the laboratory
- B.
Good public relations promotes harmonious relationships
- C.
Patients equate experiences with overall caliber of care received.
- D.
Skilled public relations can cover up inexperience and insecurity.
- 17.Primum non nocere comes from the Hippocratic Oath and means:
- A.
Do first things first
- B.
First do no harm
- C.
Quality is foremost
- D.
Ready to serve
- 18.Which of the following is an example of good work ethics?
- A.
Assertiveness
- B.
Noncommunicative behavior
- C.
Dependability
- D.
Indifference toward others
- 19.Phlebotomy is used as a therapeutic treatment for:
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Hypothyroidism
- C.
Phlebitis
- D.
Polycythemia
- 20.All of the following are reasons for a phlebotomist to participate in continuing education programs EXCEPT:
- A.
Eliminate annual evaluations
- B.
Learn new skills and techniques
- C.
Renew licensure or certification
- D.
Stay current in the latest procedures.
- 21.The term “phlebotomy” is derived from Greek words that, literally translated, mean to:
- A.
Cut a vein
- B.
Draw blood
- C.
Stick a vein
- D.
Withdraw blood
- 22.One of a phlebotomist’s duties is to:
- A.
Assist with inserting IV cannulas
- B.
Help nurses with direct patient care
- C.
Inform patients of their test results
- D.
Perform lab computer operations
- 23.What are the credentials of an NCA-certified phlebotomist?
- A.
CLPlb
- B.
CPT
- C.
PBT
- D.
RPT
- 24.Which of the following ancient blood-letting instruments has a counterpart in a modern-day bleeding device?
- A.
Bleeding bowl
- B.
Cup
- C.
Fleam
- D.
Syringe
- 25.Proof of participation in a workshop to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew certification is called:
- A.
Accreditation verification
- B.
Continuing education units
- C.
Essentials confirmation
- D.
None of the above
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