Phlebotomy Exam Quiz: MCQ!

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1.

The single, most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by __________.
- A.
  
  Wearing a mask
- B.
  
  Cleaning spills
- C.
  
  Washing hands
- D.
  
  Burning waste
2.

After drawing blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by __________.
- A.
  
  Breaking it so it cannot be reused by anyone
- B.
  
  Depositing it in an approved "sharps container"
- C.
  
  Todding it into waste cans in the laboratory
- D.
  
  Recaqpping it carefully and bringing it back to the lab
3.

Negligence by a professional person is called __________.
- A.
  
  Invasion of privacy
- B.
  
  Slander
- C.
  
  Malpractice
- D.
  
  Tort
4.

Which of the following is the single most common source of HIV and HBV in the workplace?
- A.
  
  Semen
- B.
  
  Saliva
- C.
  
  Pleural fluid
- D.
  
  Blood
5.

The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the __________.
- A.
  
  Respiratory system
- B.
  
  Cardiovascular system
- C.
  
  Digestive system
- D.
  
  Urinary system
6.

The venipuncture site should be cleansed in a circular motion from the center to the __________.
- A.
  
  Periphery
- B.
  
  Injection point
- C.
  
  Opposite side you started from
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

Within the capillaries, blood cells __________.
- A.
  
  Give away oxygen
- B.
  
  Pick up carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  Pick up waste products
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

Which is not an infection control method?
- A.
  
  Protective clothing
- B.
  
  Biohazard containers
- C.
  
  Sphygmomanometers
- D.
  
  Hand washing
9.

Safe working conditions for employees are regulated by __________.
- A.
  
  FDA
- B.
  
  OSHA
- C.
  
  CDC
- D.
  
  CLSI
10.

Which of the following are types of tourniquets used in specimen collection?
- A.
  
  Velcro
- B.
  
  Blood pressure cuff
- C.
  
  Pliable strap
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

The color of normal serum is usually __________.
- A.
  
  Straw to yellow
- B.
  
  Milky white
- C.
  
  Clear red
- D.
  
  Hazy brown
12.

Which of the following conditions would stop a phlebotomist from drawing blood from a patient's vein?
- A.
  
  Same side mastectomy
- B.
  
  Recent heart attack
- C.
  
  IV in the opposite arm
- D.
  
  Active tuberculosis
13.

Chemicals that precent blood from clotting are called __________.
- A.
  
  Preservatives
- B.
  
  Activators
- C.
  
  Anticoagulants
- D.
  
  Adhesives
14.

Red and white blood cell counts are examples of __________ tests.
- A.
  
  Chemistry
- B.
  
  Blood banking
- C.
  
  Hematology
- D.
  
  Microbiology
15.

Treating all specimens as if they are hazardous and infectionsis the basis for __________.
- A.
  
  Isolation
- B.
  
  Quality control
- C.
  
  Universal precautions
- D.
  
  Hazardous waste control
16.

Drugs used to destroy or kill bacteria that cause disease, are called __________.
- A.
  
  Disinfectants
- B.
  
  Germicides
- C.
  
  Sterilizers
- D.
  
  Anitbiotics
17.

When the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. This pressure is called the __________.
- A.
  
  Systolic pressure
- B.
  
  Diastollic pressure
- C.
  
  Heart pressure
- D.
  
  Arterial pressure
18.

The process by which an object or area becomes unclean is known as __________.
- A.
  
  Contamination
- B.
  
  Infection
- C.
  
  Sterilization
- D.
  
  Colonization
19.

The health care worker is protected by law if it can be determined that he or she acted as expected when compared with fellow workers. This is called __________.
- A.
  
  Respondent superior
- B.
  
  Reasonable care
- C.
  
  Duty of care
- D.
  
  None of the above
20.

Which of the following is not known to transmit HIV?
- A.
  
  Vaginal secretions
- B.
  
  Breast milk
- C.
  
  Semen
- D.
  
  Sweat
21.

Consent to treament based upon full understanging of all possible risks of unpreventable results of treatment is called __________.
- A.
  
  Contributory negligence
- B.
  
  Fraud
- C.
  
  Assumption of risk
- D.
  
  Proximate cause
22.

Infections that can be spread from person to person are called __________.
- A.
  
  Environmental
- B.
  
  Communicable
- C.
  
  Indirect
- D.
  
  Vector-borne
23.

A tube adapter that has been visibly contaminated with blood should be disposed of in __________.
- A.
  
  A sealed double bag
- B.
  
  The regular trash
- C.
  
  A biohazardous waste container
- D.
  
  A needle cutter
24.

A violation of a person's right to have his or her name, photograph, or private affairs made public without giving consent is called __________.
- A.
  
  Assault
- B.
  
  Malpractice
- C.
  
  Invasion of privacy
- D.
  
  Battery
25.

OSHA requires training and educational information on bloodborne pathogens to be given to employees __________.
- A.
  
  At a reasonable cost
- B.
  
  At no cost
- C.
  
  For a pre-agreed fee
- D.
  
  None of the above