Knowledge Assessment #1 - Medical Lab Assisting

Question 1

Adjusting the workspace to reduce stress on the musculoskeletal system is known as __________.

A Kinesics
B Resilience
C Abatement
D Ergonomics

Answer 1

A Ergonomics

Question 2

Information such as the patient’s address, phone number, and diagnosis is considered __________.

A CPT
B PHI
C CMS
D PHS

Answer 2

B PHI

Question 3

What is required to allow a chair to be used for a phlebotomy procedure?

A It must have a head rest
B It must have arms
C It must be comfortable
D It must have a safety bar in front

Answer 3

B It must have arms

Question 4

The purpose of a Chemical Hygiene Plan is to __________.

A Safeguard workers against bloodborne pathogens
B Train employees on chemical risks
C Establish which chemicals are safe to use
D Minimize exposure to noise and light

Answer 4

B Train employees on chemical risks

Question 5

PPM laboratory tests may be performed only by __________.

A Medical laboratory technologists
B Medical laboratory assistants
C Physicians
D Pathologist’s assistants

Answer 5

C Physicians

Question 6

Where is the best place to find information on how to store and handle a chemical in the laboratory?

A Safety Data Sheets
B Chemical Hygiene Plan
C Exposure Control Plan
D Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer 6

A Safety Data Sheets

Question 7

Which of the following is considered PPE?

A Sharps container
B Nonlatex gloves
C Biohazard bag
D Fume hood

Answer 7

B Nonlatex gloves

Question 8

Where is the best place to find information on how long a test kit can be used after it is opened?

A OSHA regulations
B SOP
C CLIA regulations
D Manufacturer’s insert

Answer 8

D Manufacturer’s insert

Question 9

What consent does the patient give when she sticks out her arm for a venipuncture?

A Refusal
B Expressed
C Informed
D Implied

Answer 9

D Implied

Question 10

If a waived test is modified, it is classified as __________.

A PPM
B Waived
C High complex
D Moderate complex

Answer 10

C High complex

Question 11

Which of the following is an acceptable way of protecting a patient’s confidentiality?

A Overhead the patient’s information so they can easily be summoned
B Place the phone on the desk when discussed patient information
C. Close the door or pull the curtains shut when discussing a patient’s condition

Answer 11

C. Close the door or pull the curtains shut when discussing a patient’s condition

Question 12

An Advance Beneficiary Notice is given to a patient to complete and sign when __________.

A Death is expected
B Medicare payment is expected to be denied
C Applying for Medicare reimbursement
D Applying for private health insurance reimbursement

Answer 12

B Medicare payment is expected to be denied

Question 13

Why must phlebotomy trays be disinfected on a scheduled basis?

A To keep the phlebotomist busy
B To reassure the patient
C They carry PPE
D They carry HAI

Answer 13

D They carry HAI

Question 13

Which of these is the best method of protecting electronic PHI?

A Limit how many coworkers share your passwords
B Change your passwords often
C Never place a phone caller on hold
D Be sure to provide complete patient information

Answer 13

B Change your passwords often

Question 14

What federal law protects workers against health hazards related to bloodborne pathogens?

A Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
B OSHA
C HIPAA
D Bloodborne Pathogens Prevention Act

Answer 14

A Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

Question 14

How does HIPAA define PHI?

A Protected Health Information
B Pertinent Health Information
C Public Health Information
D Prohibited Health Information

Answer 14

A Protected Health Information

Question 15

Which of the following additional precautions are taken when collecting a specimen from a patient known to be infected with respiratory microorganisms less than 5 um in diameter?

A Viral
B Droplet
C Airborne
D Contact

Answer 15

C Airborne

Question 16

What is the best way to draw blood from a sleeping patient?

A Ask the nurse for permission to draw them while asleep
B Refuse to draw and return after they awaken
C Draw as quickly as possible so as to not wake them
D Gently wake them first

Answer 16

D Gently wake them first

Question 17

Which of the following is true for ordering laboratory tests?

A Any physician on staff may order tests on a patient
B Only the attending physician may order laboratory tests
C Any laboratory testing personnel may order laboratory tests
D All of the above

Answer 17

B Only the attending physician may order laboratory tests

Question 18

Aseptic refers to __________.

A Containing disease-causing microbes
B Being free of disease-causing microbes
C A handwashing technique
D Growing microbes

Answer 18

B Being free of disease-causing microbes

Question 19

A laboratory test that is simple to perform so that an inaccurate result is not likely is deemed __________.

A Waived
B PPM
C High complex
D Moderate complex

Answer 19

A Waived

Question 19

In 1988, which law was passed that determined minimum personnel testing requirements for each class of testing?

A OSHA
B TORT
C CLSI
D CLIA

Answer 19

D CLIA

Question 20

Which of the following is the best technique when a physician calls for PHI on a patient?

A Place the caller on hold while looking up the information
B Tell the physician you can never give PHI over the phone
C Do not identify yourself in case there is a problem later
D Listen carefully but do not write anything down so as to save time

Answer 20

A Place the caller on hold while looking up the information

Question 21

Which of the following is a GHS signal word?

A Exposure
B Danger
C Attention
D Emergency

Answer 21

B Danger

Question 22

The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of PHI is __________.

A CLIA
B CLSI
C HIPAA
D OSHA

Answer 22

C HIPAA