Chapter One

Question 1

Phlebotomy skills would not include
A. Organization
B. Handling Patient Correspondence
C. Interpersonal Skills
D. Being able to handle stress

Answer 1

B. Handling Patient Correspondence

Question 2

The monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomist are known as?
A. Certifications
B. Accreditations
C. Licensure
D.CEUs

Answer 2

C. Accreditations

Question 3

Once certified, what must a phlebotomist earn to ensure continued certification?
A. CEUs
B. Licensing points
C. Accreditation
D. A degree

Answer 3

A. CEUs

Question 4

Informed consent means?
A. Patients must ask their physicians if they can have blood drawn.
B. Patients waive their rights
C. Patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed
D. The phlebotomist may draw a patient’s blood without the patients permission

Answer 4

C. Patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed

Question 5

Which characteristics is not a required personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist?
A. Dependability
B. Honesty
C. Compassion
D. Sense of Humor

Answer 5

D. Sense of Humor

Question 6

When a patient in the hospital refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should,
A. Persuade the patient to comply
B. Perform the phlebotomy
C. Notify a family member
D. Notify the patient’s nurse to ensure the physician is notified promptly

Answer 6

D. Notify the patient’s nurse to ensure the physician is notified promptly

Question 7

Fiscal services is responsible for
A. Cleaning and maintenance
B. Performing tests
C. Diagnosis and treatment of the patient
D. Admitting, medical records, and billing

Answer 7

D. Admitting, medical records and billing

Question 8

In addition to the laboratory, the filling department may draw arterial blood gasses:
A. Physical therapy
B. Occupational therapy
C. Respiratory therapy
D. Radiology

Answer 8

C. Respiratory therapy

Question 9

The following department uses radioisotopes to perform test:
A. Respiratory therapy
B. Cytogenetics
C. Nuclear medicine
D. Hematology

Answer 9

C. Nuclear medicine

Question 10

The clinical laboratory is typically under the direction of a
A. Pathologist
B. Phlebotomist
C. Pharmacist
D. Medical Assistant

Answer 10

A. Pathologist

Question 11

The analytic tool used to identify cell markers in HIV patient is
A. A syringe
B. A flow cytometer
C. An electrolyte
D. A C&S test

Answer 11

B. A flow cytometer

Question 12

A CBC performed in the _______ department.
A. Chemistry
B. Urinalysis
C. Serology
D. Hematology

Answer 12

D. Hematology

Question 13

aPTT testing monitors
A. Chemotherapy
B. Physical therapy
C. Heparin Therapy
D. Warfarin/coumadin therapy

Answer 13

C. Heparin Therapy

Question 14

The _____ department identifies pathogenic microorganisms in patient samples.
A. Virology
B. Microbiology
C. Mycology
D. Parasitology

Answer 14

B. Microbiology

Question 15

A C&S test is analyzed in the _____ department.