Chapter 1

Question 1

Early equipment used for bloodletting included all of the following except the

A. Fleas
B. Hemostat
C. Lancet
D. Leech

Answer 1

B. Hemostat

Question 2

A factor that contributes to the phlebotomists professional image is…

A. Age
B. Attitude
C. Heritage
D. Religion

Answer 2

B. Attitude

Question 3

The initials for the title granted after successful completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy examination are

A. CLPlb
B. CLT
C. CPT
D. PBT

Answer 3

D. PBT (pay better transfer)

Question 4

The principles of right and wrong conduct as they apply to professional problems are called

A. Ethics
B. Kinesics
C. Proximics
D. Rules

Answer 4

A. Ethics

Question 5

The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of protected health information is…

A. CLIA
B. HIPPA
C. OSHA
D. PHS

Answer 5

B. HIPPA

Question 6

Which of the following may be a duty of the phlebotomist?

A. Analyze specimens
B. Chart Patient Results
C. Perform POCT
D. Process Billing

Answer 6

C. Perform PCOT

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of proxemics?

A. Eye Contact
B. Facial Expressions
C. Personal Hygiene
D. Zone Of Comfort

Answer 7

D. Zone Of Comfort

Question 8

Which of the following is proper phone technique?

A. Being careful of the tone of your voice when answering the phone.

B. Not identifying yourself the to caller incase there is a problem later.

C. Listening carefully, but not writing anything down so as to save time.

D. Waiting for the phone to ring 3 or 4 times to appear less anxious.

Answer 8

A. Being careful about the tone of your voice when answering the phone.

Question 9

An example of an institution that provides inpatient services is a ….

A. Clinic
B. Day surgery
C. Doctor’s office
D. Hospital

Answer 9

D. Hospital

Question 10

State and federally funded insurance is called…

A. ACO
B. HIPPA
C. Medicaid
D. Medicare

Answer 10

C. Medicaid

Question 11

The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called..

A. Cardiology
B. Gerontology
C. Pathology
D. Psychiatry

Answer 11

B. Gerontology

Question 12

The department in the hospital that prepares and dispenses drugs is..

A. Central Supply
B. Pharmacy
C. Physical Therapy
D. Radiology

Answer 12

B. Pharmacy

Question 13

The microbiology department in the laboratory performs..

A. Compatibility Testing
B. Culture and Sensitivity Testing
C. Electrolyte Monitoring
D. Enzyme-linked Immunoassay

Answer 13

B. Culture and Sensitivity Testing

Question 14

The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, a red blood cell count, and a white blood cell count is…

A. CBC
B. CDC
C. CPK
D. CRP

Answer 14

A. CBC

Question 15

Which of the following laboratory professionals is responsible for the administration of a specific clinical area, such as chemistry?

A. Laboratory Manager
B. Medical Laboratory Scientists
C. Medical Laboratory Technician
D. Technical Supervisor

Answer 15

D. Technical Supervisor