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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What certification agency will be certifying you for your National Phlebotomy license?

A

American Certification Agency

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2
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How many continuing education hours does a national phlebotomist need to renew his or her license per year?

A

0.5 hours per month/6 hours per year

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3
Q

The minimal education requirement recommended by several organizations for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) is:

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Associate’s Degree

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4
Q

Early equipment used for bloodletting included all of the following EXCEPT:

A

Hemostat

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5
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One way a phlebotomist demonstrates ethical conduct towards a patient is by:

A

following infection control procedures correctly

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6
Q

What does hematology mean?

A

a department in the lab that performs tests to identify disease associated with blood and blood-forming tissues

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7
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Which of the following is not correct about the HIPAA privacy rule?

A

Compliance date in April 2005

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8
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What does HIPAA stand for?

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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9
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When was HIPAA founded?

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August 21, 1996

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10
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Which of the following is protected health information under the HIPAA privacy rule?

A

the patients name, the patients date of birth, and the patients address

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11
Q

The study of non-verbal or body language communications is called:

A

kinesics

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12
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How often do I need to renew my phlebotomy license?

A

first time 1 year, then every 2 years

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13
Q

The Patient Care Partnership (AHA 2003) guarantees the patient of all of the following EXCEPT:

A

a private room

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14
Q

Which hospital department would coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring?

A

pharmacy

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15
Q

HIPAA security rule protects:

A

All PHI

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16
Q

A person who is trained in all aspects of blood collection, specimen handling and processing is known as a:

A

Phlebotomist

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17
Q

Which of the following is not a phlebotomist’s duty?

A

Starting intravenous (IV) lines

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18
Q

All of the following are clinical laboratory departments EXCEPT:

A

radiology

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19
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Some duties and responsibilities of a phlebotomist are:

A

train new technicians and students in their duties and responsibilities, collecting venipuncture and capillary specimens for testing, comply with safety rules, policies and guidelines for the department and institution

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20
Q

On what date will your license need to be renewed each year?

A

June 30

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21
Q

What is the meaning of “STAT” labs?

A

immediately

22
Q

Which of the following is an example of unprofessional behavior by a phlebotomist?

A

refusing to draw an HIV positive patient

23
Q

The concept of holding the employer liable is called:

A

vicarious liability

24
Q

What manual describes chemical, electrical, and radiation safety for the laboratory?

A

safety manual

25
Q

A phlebotomist hired by a hospital as a temporary employee commits a negligent act for which the hospital is liable. This is an example of:

A

respondent superior

26
Q

The phlebotomy procedure manual is used for?

A

approved phlebotomy procedures

27
Q

The physician employer of a phlebotomist who injures a patient during a blood draw is sued for negligence. This is an example of:

A

respondent superior

28
Q

Which of the following is NOT a factor to be considered in negligence cases?

A

Offer (settlement)

29
Q

Which of the following statements is NOT true about documentation?

A

use of personal judgment

30
Q

The process of reducing the liability of exposure to the change or loss or injury is called?

A

risk management

31
Q

Failure to keep privileged medical information private is:

A

breach of confidentiality

32
Q

Which of the following is a quality improvement indicator?

A

the blood culture contamination rate will not exceed the national average

33
Q

You have an unidentified patient in the emergency room for a blood draw, you should:

A

use a three-part identification

34
Q

This is a national organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures.

A

CLSI

35
Q

A phlebotomist goes to draw a blood sample from a patient, he explains the procedure and the patient extends his arm for the phlebotomist. This is an example of:

A

implied consent

36
Q

One of the generic steps in risk management is:

A

education of the employees

37
Q

A violation of duty to exercise reasonable skill and care in performing a task is called:

A

negligence

38
Q

The phlebotomy standard of care is determined by:

A

state licensure boards, professional organizations, government agencies

39
Q

Which of the following is NOT a TQM (total measurement) assessment area?

A

staff reduction

40
Q

A case where a patient has been injured due to blood collections, the term is used to describe what a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances is called?

A

standard of care

41
Q

Examples of quality control are all the following EXCEPT:

A

fill out daily time sheet

42
Q

A phlebotomist can be held legally responsible for:

A

releasing results without written permission, breach of patient confidentiality, misidentifying a patient

43
Q

A patient that is restrained and forced to have blood drawn against their will could file charges of:

A

assault and battery

44
Q

All of the following statements are correct about a medical record EXCEPT:

A

it is a public record

45
Q

The organization establishes standards for all operations of hospitals and other healthcare facilities and services:

A

the joint commission

46
Q

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a management commitment to improve healthcare structures, processes, outcomes and satisfaction, whereas quality control (QC) monitors only?

A

processes

47
Q

A comparison of current test results with previous results for the same test on the same patient is called a:

A

delta check

48
Q

All the following are CQI monitors EXCEPT:

A

number of correct questions on OSHA quiz

49
Q

Improper or unskilled care of a patient by a member of the healthcare team is called:

A

malpractice

50
Q

Informed consent means that:

A

all consequences of a medical procedure have been given to the patient

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