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A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or
her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process?
A. Confidentiality
B. Informed consent
C. Legality
D. Privacy - b. informed consent
Which department of the laboratory processes Pap smears?
A. Cytology
B. Hematology
C. Microbiology
D. Serology - cytology
Which color tube may be used to obtain serum for a laboratory test?
A. Green
B. Gray
C. Lavender
D. Red - D. Red
How often do Joint Commission laboratories need to be inspected and
accredited?
A. Monthly
B. Annually
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C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years - C. Every 2 years
Needles and lancets are which type of safety hazard?
A. Biological
B. Electrical
C. Physical
D. Sharps - D sharps
The "C" in the acronym RACE means?
A. Call
B. Confine
C. Consult
D. Confiscate - B. Confine
Guidelines issued by the American Heart Association that initial CPR for all
victims regardless of age should include?
A. Compressions only
B. Rescue breaths only
C. Compressions with rescue breaths
D. AED device - A. Compressions only
The mnemonic CAB used by the American Heart Association means?
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A. Call, assist, breathe
B. Check airway blockage
C. Compression, airway, breathing
D. Cardiac arrest (no) breathing - C. Compressions, airway, breathing
What is the term for invasion and growth of a disease-causing microorganism in
the human body?
A. Fomite
B. Infection
C. Pathogen
D. Reservoir - B. Infection
What is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Wearing a mask
C. Hand washing
D. Isolation of infectious patients - C. Hand washing
What is the term for infection control measures that use barrier protection and
work practice controls to prevent contact with infectious body fluids from all
patients?
A. Hospital precautions
B. Isolation precautions
C. Patient precautions