Knowledge Assessment #1 - Medical Lab Assisting Flashcards
Adjusting the workspace to reduce stress on the musculoskeletal system is known as __________.
A Kinesics
B Resilience
C Abatement
D Ergonomics
A Ergonomics
Information such as the patient’s address, phone number, and diagnosis is considered __________.
A CPT
B PHI
C CMS
D PHS
B PHI
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
B It must have arms
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
B Train employees on chemical risks
PPM laboratory tests may be performed only by __________.
A Medical laboratory technologists
B Medical laboratory assistants
C Physicians
D Pathologist’s assistants
C Physicians
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
A Safety Data Sheets
Which of the following is considered PPE?
A Sharps container
B Nonlatex gloves
C Biohazard bag
D Fume hood
B Nonlatex gloves
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
D Manufacturer’s insert
What consent does the patient give when she sticks out her arm for a venipuncture?
A Refusal
B Expressed
C Informed
D Implied
D Implied
If a waived test is modified, it is classified as __________.
A PPM
B Waived
C High complex
D Moderate complex
C High complex
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
C. Close the door or pull the curtains shut when discussing a patient’s condition
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
B Medicare payment is expected to be denied
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
D They carry HAI
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
B Change your passwords often
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
A Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
How does HIPAA define PHI?
A Protected Health Information
B Pertinent Health Information
C Public Health Information
D Prohibited Health Information
A Protected Health Information
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
C Airborne
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
D Gently wake them first
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
B Only the attending physician may order laboratory tests
Aseptic refers to __________.
A Containing disease-causing microbes
B Being free of disease-causing microbes
C A handwashing technique
D Growing microbes
B Being free of disease-causing microbes
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
A Waived
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
D CLIA
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
A Place the caller on hold while looking up the information
Which of the following is a GHS signal word?
A Exposure
B Danger
C Attention
D Emergency
B Danger
The law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of PHI is __________.
A CLIA
B CLSI
C HIPAA
D OSHA
C HIPAA
