CHAPTER EXAMS Flashcards
What is the process of withdrawing blood from a vein?
venipucture
Which of the following personnel may be found in a clinical lab?
all the choices
Which is not a personal characteristic of a professional Phlebotomist?
Having a sense of humor
A type of communication barrier
stereotyping
The correct term for “ the process of withdrawing blood from a vein” is
venipunture
Phlebotomy skills would not include
Interpersonal skills
Professionals should be
All of the choices are correct
What does CBC stand for:
complete blood count
Which laboratory dept. performs CBCs?
Hematoloy
What does the prefix phlebo mean?
Veins
What is the most common chemistry test performed by POCT?
glucose
What is HIPAA?
Designed to keep personal health information private
Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew certification is called
CEUs
Which of the following is an example of a confirming response to a patient?
I understand how you must be feeling.
It is improper telephone protocol to:
hang up on angry callers.
What is “informed consent”?
All of the answers
What is assault?
the attempt to touch or injure a person
What are the duties of CQI Committee?
B and C are correct
Every institution’s exposure control plan should be reviewed.
yearly
What is the Standard of Care?
Both a and b are correct.
What is the difference between law and ethics?
ethics is a code of principles or a moral custom; laws govern medical conduct
Define Malpractice.
improper or unskilled care of a patient by a member of the health care team, unprofessional conduct or unreasonable lack of skill
The legal term for intent to cause harm or injury to a person and actualy doing so is called:
battery
Two phlebotomists in an elevator are discussing a patient’s condition. They are overheard by the patient’s daughter. This is an example of
invasion of privacy.
If a phlebotomist __________, he or she is negligent
fails to put the needle and holder in the sharps container
The Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event QI program policy is designed to do all of the following EXCEPT;
demonstrate flexibility in setting QC measures.
The “standard of care” in the practice of phlebotomy is influenced by which of the following organizations?
The Joint Commission
The only phlebotomist in an outpatient drawing center is not familiar with the test that a physician has ordered. What is the most appropriate action to take?
Refer to the collection manual for instruction.
A patient is refusing to have their blood drawn.The phlebotomist should do all of the following except:
force the patient to have his blood drawn
The definition of a minor is anyone
younger than 18 years of age.
Malpractice is a claim of
improper treatment.
A specimen was mislabeled on the floor. The phlebotomist is required to fill out an incident report form. What information is NOT part of the report?
Suggestion for new guidelines
What manual describes the necessary steps to follow in-patient preparation for lab tests?
procedure manuel
Informed consent means that a:
patient agress to a procedure after being told of the consequences associated with it
The statute of limitations timing can begin:
on the day the negligent act took place
Which is not an example of proper laboratory safety?
Reusing gloves
All of the following are ways an infection can spread between patients, except:
isolation
A phlebotomist is required to wear which of the following PPE when performing a routine venipuncture:
gloves
Microorganisms that cause disease are considered:
all of the choices
When handling samples obtained from a patient with a transmittable blood borne disease, which additional precautions should be taken?
blood and body fluid precautions
What is an inanimate object capable of carrying infectious organisms?
fomite
When donning a gown, mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves, which item should be put on last?
gloves
What government agency is responsible for workplace safety in the laboratory?
OSHA
What is the FIRST thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needlestick?
Wash the site with soap and water for at least 30 seconds.
Respiratory precautions will be used for which of the following disease(s)?
Tuberculosis
Which of the following documents contains facts about chemicals,their hazards, and procedures for cleanup and first aid information?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
The most effective means of preventing the transmission of disease in a health care facility is:
hand washing
To prevent aerosol from getting in a phlebotomist’s eyes, she/he should wear a:
goggles
Most common LAI previous known as nosocomial laboratory infection is:
Hepatits
Hepatitis B may be stable in dried blood for at least seven days.
True
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur if which of the following happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties?
All of the options are correct.
It is necessary for phlebotomy technicians to wash their hands before putting on gloves and after removing them.
True
When flames or smoke is seen in the laboratory, what is the first step to take?
pull the fire alarm
In putting on PPE, the first article that is put on is the.
gown
What term refers to a rapid,severe,life-threatening immune reaction?
anaphylaxis shock
