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Within the capillaries, blood cell functions include

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  • releasing oxygen
  • Binding carbon dioxide
  • Eliminating waste
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The heart, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in the _____ system

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Cardiovascular

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The suffix -URIA at the end of the medical term refers to what body fluid?

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Urine

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4
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The study of blood is known as

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Hematology

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5
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The liver, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in the _____ system

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Digestive

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6
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The most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is

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Identifying the patient properly

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The bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in the _____ system

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Urinary

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The trachea, nose, lungs and pharynx are in the _____ system

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Respiratory

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The sebaceous glands, skin hair and nails are in the _____ system

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Integumentary

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The body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is the _____ system

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Endocrine

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Neutrophils, eosinophils, basil fills, lymphocytes and monocytes are types of

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White blood cells

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12
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The common name for the thrombocyte is the

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Platelet

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13
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The liquid portion of an anti-coagulated blood sample is known as

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Plasma

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14
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The instrument that measures blood pressure is called a

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Sphygmomanometer

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15
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An artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be

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Pulsating

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16
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Lancets are used to collect blood samples by

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Capillary or skin puncture

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17
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The abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to referred to

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Venous access devices

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18
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To determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the

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Smaller the needle bore

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19
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Adult capillary puncture is most often involve the use of the ______ fingers

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Third and fourth (middle and ring)

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20
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A centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to

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Separate liquid from cells in blood

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21
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The oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of

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Diabetes

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22
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Use a _______–topped evacuated tube or collection of blood or a CBC test

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Lavender

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23
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Use a _____–topped evacuated to book collection of blood for electrolyte testing

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Red

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24
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Use a ______–topped evacuated tube for collection of blood for cholesterol testing

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Red

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25
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Sodium citrate is an anticoagulant of choice for coagulation studies because it protects

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Clotting factors

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26
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When preparing a blood smear directly from a skin puncture, it is best to

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Wipe away the first drop of blood

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27
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The purpose of doing blood cultures is to detect

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Septicemia

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28
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Anticoagulants are used to

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Prevent blood from clotting

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29
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White blood cells help the body by

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Defending against foreign invaders

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30
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Platelets help the circulation by

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Participating in hemostasis

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31
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When blood seeps into the surrounding tissue during a venipuncture, a _____ may form

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Hematoma

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32
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In a patient with a clotting disorder, pressure should be applied to the puncture site or at least ______ after veinipuncture to ensure blood stoppage

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5 minutes

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33
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Skin punctures may be indicated for use when

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  • The patient is an infant, toddler, or preschooler
  • only a small amount of blood is needed
  • Patient veins need to be preserved for IV therapy
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34
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All specimens should be labeled with

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  • Patients name (and numeric ID)
  • Date and time the specimen was drawn
  • Collectors initials
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35
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When performing a skin puncture, squeezing the finger to tightly made dilute the blood with _______and ruin the test

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Tissue fluid

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36
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One test often used to assess hemostasis before surgery is

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Bleeding time

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37
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One possible cause of unexpected clotting in an anti-coagulated blood tube might be

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Insufficient mixing

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38
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When performing a venipuncture, position the bevel of the needle

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Facing up

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39
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If blood does not appear in an evacuated tube upon venipuncture, a phlebotomist first course of action should be to

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Slightly re-position the needle

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40
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Redirecting a needle during venipuncture is sometimes necessary when

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  • The vein was not properly anchored
  • The patient moves unexpectedly
  • Blood flow starts, and then stops
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41
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A vein might be prone to collapse if the

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  • Vacuum tube is too large for the vein

* Syringe plunger was pulled back too quickly

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42
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Hemolysis would cause rejection of a sample collection for _____ testing

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Potassium

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43
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If a patient is prone to syncope during venipuncture, the phlebotomist should

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Watch in case of fainting

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44
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A tube of blood that arrives in the laboratory without a label must be

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Rejected automatically

45
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If a blood sample should be collected 2 hours post-prandial, the phlebotomist should collect the sample

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2 hours after a meal

46
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Knowing when to collect peak and trough levels is important when drawing

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Therapeutic drugs

47
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A pre-warming technique may be used to

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Increase patient’s tendency to bleed

48
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The role of all anticoagulants is ultimately to prevent formation of

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Fibrin

49
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The anticoagulant EDTA works by

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Binding calcium

50
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If the tourniquet is not released before the needle is withdrawn from the arm during venipuncture, this will most likely result in

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Bleeding from the site

51
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Which of these test samples are light-sensitive?

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Bilirubin

52
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The ______must be followed exactly when ever drawing patient test samples that may be used in a legal proceeding

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Chain of custody

53
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The anticoagulant SPS (sodium polyanetholesulfonate) Is recommended for use in blood cultures because it

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Does not inhibit bacterial growth

54
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Before entering an inpatient room if the door is closed, the phlebotomist should always

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  • knock
  • ask for permission to enter
  • check for isolation signage
55
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Before entering designated isolation rooms, phlebotomists should always

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Check requirements on signs

56
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The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection in a hospital is by

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Hand washing

57
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The most prevalent type of nosocomial infections are those of the

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Urinary tract

58
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Phlebotomists have a statistically greater chance of contracting ______ in a work-related incident then they do a contracting AIDS

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Hepatitis

59
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AIDS is caused by

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HIV virus

60
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When performing heelsticks on infants in a hospital nursery, it is important never to

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Share supplies from one infant to another

61
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When delivering blood samples to a laboratory they should always be transported

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Inside sealed plastic bags

62
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If a biohazard spills in the laboratory, a phlebotomist should first try to

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Contained the spill safety

63
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According to OSHA, it contaminated needle may be safely discarded into a

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Sharps container

64
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In most hospitals, a phlebotomist with a cop may draw blood from a patient provided the

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  • Patient is not in reverse isolation
  • Phlebotomist wears a mask
  • Phlebotomist does not have a fever
65
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When drawing blood from pediatric inpatients, a phlebotomist can increase safety for the patients by

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  • Getting help to hold the patient securely during the draft
  • Using a smaller bore needle and smaller collection tubes
  • Making sure the bedrails are left raised if found that way
66
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To illuminate bacteria from the skin of a bacterial culture venipuncture site, ______ is sometimes used in addition to alcohol in the skin cleansing process

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Iodine

67
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The term that refers to right and wrong conduct is

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Ethics

68
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An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another is

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Assault

69
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Law protects the health worker if it can be determined that he or she acted reasonably as compared with fellow workers; this is called

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Reasonable care

70
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Negligence by a professional person is called

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Malpractice

71
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The ability to see things from another persons point of view is

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Empathy

72
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A violation of a person’s right to not have his or her name, photographs, or private affairs made public without consent is

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Invasion of privacy

73
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Information given by a patient to medical personnel that cannot be disclosed without consent constitutes

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Privileged communication

74
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Failure to do something a reasonable person would do under ordinary circumstances, or doing something a reasonable person would not do under ordinary circumstances thereby causing harm to another person is called

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Negligence

75
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Permission granted by a person voluntarily (and in his right mind) is

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Consent

76
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A phlebotomist who attempts to draw blood without sufficient training could be accused of _____ If the procedure is performed in correctly, causing harm to the patient

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Incompetence

77
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Forcing venipuncture on a patient who has refused it would be considered

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Battery

78
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The branch of study of moral issues, questions, and problems arising in the practice of medicine and biomedical research is called

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Bioethics

79
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Conduct, courtesy, and manners, customary in the medical profession, is called

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Medical etiquette

80
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Each and every patient is entitled to _____ as a part of his/her patient rights

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Respect and complete care

81
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Some suggested methods for controlling on the job stress during phlebotomy might include

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Taking deep breaths if anxious

82
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And appropriate means of communicating with a patient who is profoundly hearing impaired might include

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Using written communication

83
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In performing phlebotomy on children, it is best to

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  • talk softly and gently
  • enlist the help of parents
  • tell the truth if asked
84
Q

In approaching an elderly patient, it is appropriate to call the patient by name using

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Miss,Mrs., or Mr.

85
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A patient who is making a fist and frowning is exhibiting _____ body language

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Uncooperative

86
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A rubber or plastic tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening is called

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Catheter

87
Q

A 24-house urine specimen must be kept

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Refrigerated

88
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A chronic disease in which the Pancreas fails to secrete enough insulin is called

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Diabetes Mellitus

89
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The purpose of the bleeding time test is to assess

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Platelet plug formation in the capillaries

90
Q

Diurnal rhythms refer to variations in the body’s functions or fluids that occur during

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Every 24 hours

91
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EMLA is an emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine that can be used to

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Topically anesthetize a draw site

92
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Another name for red blood cells is

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Erythrocytes

93
Q

The artery located in the groin, lateral to the femur bone, which is used as an alternative site for arterial blood gas collections is the

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Femoral

94
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The federal law that was expanded in 2000 to protect the confidentiality of electronically stored health information is abbreviated as

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HIPAA

95
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The study of all aspects of disease in the body is known as

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Pathology

96
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The phase of laboratory testing that refers to test orders, test collection and test sample preparation are all part of the ____ phase

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Pre-analytical

97
Q

A patient in reverse isolation has been so pleased because S/he ____

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Needs protection from others carrying infection

98
Q

OSHA requires that training and educational information on blood-borne pathogen’s be provided to hospital or clinical employees

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At no cost to them

99
Q

All workers whose jobs involve participation in tasks or activities with exposure to blood or other body fluids, to which universal precautions apply should be vaccinated with a _____ vaccine

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Hepatitis B

100
Q

After they are used, disposable syringe is and needles, scalpel blades and other sharp items, should be placed in _______containers for disposal

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Puncture-resistant

101
Q

Broken glassware that may be contaminated should be picked up by

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Mechanical means (broom/dustpan)

102
Q

Contaminated laundry should be _____ where it was soiled

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Bagged or containerized at the location

103
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______Are contaminated objects that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, and exposed end of dental wires

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Contaminated sharps

104
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Reasonable possibility of skin, I, mucous membranes, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee’s regular duties is termed

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Occupational exposure

105
Q

All of the following are examples of “Personal Protective Equipment” except

a) uniforms
b) gloves
c) aprons
d) masks

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Uniforms

106
Q

To use a psychical-chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life including highly resistant bacterial endospores is to

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Sterilize

107
Q

______Is the single most important source of HIV and HBV in the workplace

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Saliva and dental problems

108
Q

When you send blood tubes by mail for analysis and a water tight container, they should be enclosed in

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Second durable watertight container

109
Q

When you send specimens in the mail, the label should state

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  • biohazardous materials
  • in case of breakage, send to CDC
  • address of lab

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