ASCP PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE QUESTIONS –
LATEST EXAM UPDATE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES
A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would most
likely be admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or an emotional disorder would most likely be
admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely be
admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly
population is called: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and tissue
diseases is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅rheumatology
the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the
eye is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
ear, nose, and throat is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal system
for both sexes is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅urology
The Public Health Service's responsibilities is to: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅administer programs for control of disease
Health care provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that
furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death - CORRECT
ANSWER ✅✅✅IDS (Integrated healthcare Delivery Systems)
*developed to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining patient satisfaction by
directing the patient to the right provider for the right care
Independent groups of physicians that negotiate contracts with employers for
healthcare services at discounted rates for exchange for a guaranteed number of
patients - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
,Deals with the protection of the nation's mental and physical health - CORRECT
ANSWER ✅✅✅PHS (U.S. Public Health Service)
Coding system for patients seen in the ambulatory setting and for physician billing -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager or gatekeeper in managed
care to: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅know the patient's financial capabilities;
*they DO advise the patient on healthcare needs, coordinate responses to those
needs, and identify available resources for treatment.
A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families understand
their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility can be found in: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅the Patient Care Partnership brochure
Managed care organizations control costs by: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅detecting risk factors early
Managed care - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅a generic term for a payment system
that manages costs and quality by encouraging healthy lifestyles, detecting risk
factors, and offering patient education
Patient Care Partnership: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅what to expect during
your hospital stay:
high-quality hospital care, a safe and clean environment, involvement in your care,
protection of your privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with your billing
claims
The term third-party payer is used to describe: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅health insurance plans
A classification system that is used to determine payment to hospitals for outpatient
sevices - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅APC (Ambulatory Patient Classification)
acid-fast bacillus culture
*AFB - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅green top, isolator, or sst
special cleansing
microbiology
isolate and identify nycobacteria
acid phosphatase
*Acid p'tase - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/transport frozen
chemistry
cancer of the prostate
alanine aminotransferase
*ALT - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
, centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
evaluate hepatic disease
alcohol
*ETOH - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅grey
special cleansing/chain of custody
chemistry
intoxication
aldosterone - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅red top
centrifuge/draw upright 1/2 hr after patient sits up
chemistry
overproduction of this hormone
alkaline phosphatase
*ALP - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/8-12 hr fasting required
chemistry
liver function
enzyme that functions in the mineralization of bone
alpha-fetoprotein
*AFP - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
avoid hemolysis/amniotic fluid ok
chemistry
fetal abnormalities/adult hepatic carcinomas
aluminum
*Al - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅royal blue/no additive
special cleaning
chemistry
trace metal contamination/dialysis complication
ammonia
*NH3 - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅lavender top
**ICE SLURRY/centrifuge
chemistry
evaluate liver function/high levels lead to hepatic encaphalopathy
amylase - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
acute pancreatitis
antibody screen
*Coombs test, indirect - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅lavender tube
special ID procedure
immunohematology/blood bank
LATEST EXAM UPDATE WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES
A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would most
likely be admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or an emotional disorder would most likely be
admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely be
admitted to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly
population is called: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and tissue
diseases is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅rheumatology
the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the
eye is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
ear, nose, and throat is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal system
for both sexes is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅urology
The Public Health Service's responsibilities is to: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅administer programs for control of disease
Health care provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that
furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death - CORRECT
ANSWER ✅✅✅IDS (Integrated healthcare Delivery Systems)
*developed to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining patient satisfaction by
directing the patient to the right provider for the right care
Independent groups of physicians that negotiate contracts with employers for
healthcare services at discounted rates for exchange for a guaranteed number of
patients - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
,Deals with the protection of the nation's mental and physical health - CORRECT
ANSWER ✅✅✅PHS (U.S. Public Health Service)
Coding system for patients seen in the ambulatory setting and for physician billing -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager or gatekeeper in managed
care to: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅know the patient's financial capabilities;
*they DO advise the patient on healthcare needs, coordinate responses to those
needs, and identify available resources for treatment.
A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families understand
their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility can be found in: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅the Patient Care Partnership brochure
Managed care organizations control costs by: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅detecting risk factors early
Managed care - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅a generic term for a payment system
that manages costs and quality by encouraging healthy lifestyles, detecting risk
factors, and offering patient education
Patient Care Partnership: - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅what to expect during
your hospital stay:
high-quality hospital care, a safe and clean environment, involvement in your care,
protection of your privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with your billing
claims
The term third-party payer is used to describe: - CORRECT ANSWER
✅✅✅health insurance plans
A classification system that is used to determine payment to hospitals for outpatient
sevices - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅APC (Ambulatory Patient Classification)
acid-fast bacillus culture
*AFB - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅green top, isolator, or sst
special cleansing
microbiology
isolate and identify nycobacteria
acid phosphatase
*Acid p'tase - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/transport frozen
chemistry
cancer of the prostate
alanine aminotransferase
*ALT - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
, centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
evaluate hepatic disease
alcohol
*ETOH - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅grey
special cleansing/chain of custody
chemistry
intoxication
aldosterone - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅red top
centrifuge/draw upright 1/2 hr after patient sits up
chemistry
overproduction of this hormone
alkaline phosphatase
*ALP - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/8-12 hr fasting required
chemistry
liver function
enzyme that functions in the mineralization of bone
alpha-fetoprotein
*AFP - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
avoid hemolysis/amniotic fluid ok
chemistry
fetal abnormalities/adult hepatic carcinomas
aluminum
*Al - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅royal blue/no additive
special cleaning
chemistry
trace metal contamination/dialysis complication
ammonia
*NH3 - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅lavender top
**ICE SLURRY/centrifuge
chemistry
evaluate liver function/high levels lead to hepatic encaphalopathy
amylase - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
acute pancreatitis
antibody screen
*Coombs test, indirect - CORRECT ANSWER ✅✅✅lavender tube
special ID procedure
immunohematology/blood bank
