Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advance by Garza, Becan-
McBride
Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advance by Garza, Becan-
McBride
,Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
Advance by Garza, Becan-McBride
Phlebotomy Handbook, 10e (Garza/Becan-McBride)
Chapter 1 Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The term phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that mean:
A) droplet, vein
B) vein, cut
C) blood, droplet
D) red, blood
Answer: B
2) The terms venesection/venisectionare synonymous with (the same as) which of the following?
A) topside of a vein
B) blood vein
C) phlebotomy
D) venous circulation
Answer: C
3) An emergency care center is an example of which type of health care setting?
A) hospital-based clinic
B) specialty hospital
C) hospice
D) ambulatory care (outpatient) setting
Answer: D
4) What are competency statements for health care workers?
A) federal tax code for health care workers
B) certification requirements
C) precautions for reducing infections
D) skills and abilities required for job performance
Answer: D
5) Which of the following is the medical specialty that pertains to the diagnosis and treatment of skin
disorders?
A) dermatology
B) pathology
C) immunology
D) otolaryngology
Answer: A
6) Which of the following specialties would relate to diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
A) dermatology
B) oncology
C) orthopedics
D) infectious diseases
Answer: B
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,Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
Advance by Garza, Becan-McBride
7) Which of the following medical specialists would only treat elderly patients?
A) pediatrician
B) hematologist
C) gerontologist
D) pathologist
Answer: C
8) Receiving an emergency lab test request is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
9) Assessing a patient for a suitable vein to perform a venipuncture procedure is an example of which
phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
10) Identification and labeling of a blood specimen after a venipuncture procedure is an example of
which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
11) Using an antiseptic for cleansing the skin prior to a venipuncture procedure is an example of which
phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
12) Centrifugation of a blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
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, Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
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13) Performing a laboratory test on a patient's blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory
testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: B
14) In which circumstances is the phlebotomist likely to collaborate with the pharmacy?
A) when the patient is overly angry or agitated
B) when a patient requests a painkiller
C) when asked to collect specimens for drug monitoring
D) when looking for a suitable vein for the venipuncture procedure
Answer: C
15) Which of the following would do the most to promote a professional appearance in a patient care
setting?
A) good posture and personal hygiene
B) quality control monitors
C) documentation procedures
D) use of a strong, assertive voice
Answer: A
16) There are many professional expectations for phlebotomists, but one of the most important is
following a code of ethics. Which of the following would be an example of ethical behavior?
A) good posture
B) respect for patient's privacy
C) ability to look at blood without fainting
D) maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Answer: B
17) The concept of meeting and exceeding customer expectations by resolving immediate problems, and
finding opportunities for improvement where no problems are evident, is known as:
A) continuous quality improvement (CQI)
B) a code of ethics
C) continuing education (CE)
D) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 1988)
Answer: A
18) Cleanliness and personal hygiene are important for:
A) precision and accuracy
B) personal and patient safety
C) timeliness of test results
D) personal liability
Answer: B
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Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advance by Garza, Becan-
McBride
,Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
Advance by Garza, Becan-McBride
Phlebotomy Handbook, 10e (Garza/Becan-McBride)
Chapter 1 Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The term phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that mean:
A) droplet, vein
B) vein, cut
C) blood, droplet
D) red, blood
Answer: B
2) The terms venesection/venisectionare synonymous with (the same as) which of the following?
A) topside of a vein
B) blood vein
C) phlebotomy
D) venous circulation
Answer: C
3) An emergency care center is an example of which type of health care setting?
A) hospital-based clinic
B) specialty hospital
C) hospice
D) ambulatory care (outpatient) setting
Answer: D
4) What are competency statements for health care workers?
A) federal tax code for health care workers
B) certification requirements
C) precautions for reducing infections
D) skills and abilities required for job performance
Answer: D
5) Which of the following is the medical specialty that pertains to the diagnosis and treatment of skin
disorders?
A) dermatology
B) pathology
C) immunology
D) otolaryngology
Answer: A
6) Which of the following specialties would relate to diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
A) dermatology
B) oncology
C) orthopedics
D) infectious diseases
Answer: B
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,Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
Advance by Garza, Becan-McBride
7) Which of the following medical specialists would only treat elderly patients?
A) pediatrician
B) hematologist
C) gerontologist
D) pathologist
Answer: C
8) Receiving an emergency lab test request is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
9) Assessing a patient for a suitable vein to perform a venipuncture procedure is an example of which
phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
10) Identification and labeling of a blood specimen after a venipuncture procedure is an example of
which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
11) Using an antiseptic for cleansing the skin prior to a venipuncture procedure is an example of which
phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
12) Centrifugation of a blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: A
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, Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook 10th Edition Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to
Advance by Garza, Becan-McBride
13) Performing a laboratory test on a patient's blood specimen is an example of which phase of laboratory
testing?
A) preexamination/preanalytical
B) examination/analytical
C) postexamination/postanalytical
D) notification/reporting
Answer: B
14) In which circumstances is the phlebotomist likely to collaborate with the pharmacy?
A) when the patient is overly angry or agitated
B) when a patient requests a painkiller
C) when asked to collect specimens for drug monitoring
D) when looking for a suitable vein for the venipuncture procedure
Answer: C
15) Which of the following would do the most to promote a professional appearance in a patient care
setting?
A) good posture and personal hygiene
B) quality control monitors
C) documentation procedures
D) use of a strong, assertive voice
Answer: A
16) There are many professional expectations for phlebotomists, but one of the most important is
following a code of ethics. Which of the following would be an example of ethical behavior?
A) good posture
B) respect for patient's privacy
C) ability to look at blood without fainting
D) maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Answer: B
17) The concept of meeting and exceeding customer expectations by resolving immediate problems, and
finding opportunities for improvement where no problems are evident, is known as:
A) continuous quality improvement (CQI)
B) a code of ethics
C) continuing education (CE)
D) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 1988)
Answer: A
18) Cleanliness and personal hygiene are important for:
A) precision and accuracy
B) personal and patient safety
C) timeliness of test results
D) personal liability
Answer: B
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