Introduction to Phlebotomy

Question 1

What does phlebotomy mean?

Answer 1

Phlebotomy means to cut into a vein.

Question 2

Phlebotomy is usually performed by a…

a) doctor or nurse
b) phlebotomist
c) lab technician/technologist
d) dentist or naturopathic doctor
e) all the above

Answer 2

e) all the above

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of phlebotomy?

Answer 3

The primary purpose of phlebotomy is to obtain blood specimens for testing.

Question 4

Medical Laboratory Technicians are also referred to as?

Answer 4

Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Question 5

Medical Laboratory Technicians/Assistants work alongside Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs), but their (Medical Laboratory Technicians/Assistants) day is focused on more of what?

Answer 5

A Medical Laboratory Technician’s/Assistant’s day is focused on more of the prep work required for testing and diagnoses.

Question 6

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant
Roles & Responsibilities
True (T) or False (F)

Answer 6

This is a title!

Question 7

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for collecting both capillary and venous blood specimens. T or F?

Answer 7

T

Question 8

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for properly identifying patients.
T or F?

Answer 8

T

Question 9

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is not responsible for observing all safety regulations.
T or F?

Answer 9

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for observing all safety regulations.

Question 10

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for point-of-care testing (POCT), equipment maintenance, and placing samples on lab instruments according to the lab’s SOP.
T or F?

Answer 10

T

Question 11

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for performing a routine test without the supervision of a technologist.
T or F?

Answer 11

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for performing a routine test with the supervision of a technologist.

Question 12

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is not responsible for demonstrating professional attire. T or F?

Answer 12

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for demonstrating professional attire.

Question 13

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for knowing and following facility policies and procedures. T or F?

Answer 13

T

Question 14

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is not responsible for selecting the correct specimen containers for the specified tests. T or F?

Answer 14

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for selecting the correct specimen containers for the specified tests.

Question 15

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for properly labeling, handling, and transporting specimens. T or F?

Answer 15

T

Question 16

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is not responsible for sorting specimens received and processing them for delivery to laboratory departments. T or F?

Answer 16

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for sorting specimens received and processing them for delivery to laboratory departments.

Question 17

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for performing computer operations. T or F?

Answer 17

T

Question 18

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for performing ECG and Holter Monitor. T or F?

Answer 18

T

Question 19

The Laboratory Technician/Assistant is not responsible for reception/clerical (office) duties. T or F?

Answer 19

F, the Laboratory Technician/Assistant is responsible for reception/clerical (office) duties.

Question 20

Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant:

In the Laboratory & Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act…. to be continued…. page 4 lecture 1