Phlebotomy Final Exam Review
Another name for blood bank is:: immunohematology
1. With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate
therapeutic drug monitoring?: Pharmacy
2. Electrolyte testing includes:: sodium, potassium
3. Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role
because:-
: A phlebotomist is a representative of the laboratory throughout the facility, good public
relations promotes a harmonious relationship with the staff, and patients often equate
venipuncture experiences with the overall hospital care.
4. Outpatient phlebotomy, such as in a physician's office or patient care service
center, will be assigned a code for reimbursement using which national
coding system?: CPT
5. Which department is responsible for administering oxygen therapy?:
Respiratory therapy
6. The term used to describe sophisticated and highly complex medical care is::
tertiary care
7. The term "phlebotomy" is derived from Greek words that, literally
translated,
mean:: vein incision
8. Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?: Starting intravenous (IV)
lines
9. What are the credentials for an ASCP-certified phlebotomist?: PBT
10. Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some
agencies to renew certification is called:: CEUs
11. Of the following laboratory personnel, which one is referred to as a
medical laboratory scientist?: Medical technologist
12. Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective
communication
, .
with a patient? The patient:: Does not speak English, is a very young child, and is
emotionally upset
13. Which of the following is an example of a confirming response to a
patient?: I understand how you must be feeling right now.
14. Which of the following is an example of negative kinesics?: Frowning
15. Which of the following communicates unprofessionalism?: Intense odor of
cologne
16. It is improper telephone protocol to:: hang up on angry callers
17. Which duty is not performed by local public health agencies?: Licensure of
healthcare personnel
19 The term used when blood is withdrawn to dangerous or deadly limits is::
exsanguinate
20. The federal law that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory
personnel is the:: CLIA '88
21. The study of a person's concept and use of space is known as:: proxemics
22. Patients who can get to the lab or doctor's office on their own are called::
ambulatory
23. True or false? Acknowledging a patient's beliefs, customs, knowledge, and
attitudes exemplifies diversity awareness.: True
24. True or false? A phlebotomist who gets the specimen for the doctor even
if he or she must take shortcuts and saving time is exhibiting integrity.: False
25. True or false? The area of the lab where testing involving infectious
diseases and the immune process is performed is called
immunohematology.: False
26. According to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best
controlled by:: Applying direct
pressure
27. Class C fires:: involve electrical
equipment
, .
28. Vaccination against HBV involves:: a dose of vaccine, another 1 month later, and a
final dose 6 months later.
29. An example of employee screening for infection control is:: PPD testing
30. Which of the following is not one of the code words in the NFPA order of action in the
event of fire?: Smother
31. The purpose of "protective" isolation is to:: protect susceptible patients from outside
contamination
32. The OSHA HAZCOM Standard is also commonly called the:: Right-to-Know law
33. What is the proper order for putting on protective clothing?: Gown first, then mask,
gloves last
34. Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees
assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk:: within 10 working days of initial
assignment
35. What is the first thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental
needlestick?: Decontaminate the site and fill out an incident report.
36 The main principles involved in radiation exposure are:: exposure time, distance, and
shielding.
37. Examples of nosocomial infections include:: When a catheter site of a patient in ICU
becomes infected.
38. Which of the following is an example of a means of transmission that differs from
parental transmission?: Drinking water from a contaminated glass
39. In what instance might a patient be placed in protective isolation?: The patient has
severe burns
40. Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of
exposure to bloodborne pathogens?: Hand decontamination
41. Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infected microbe
to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?:
Droplet
42. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP
standard in all of the following areas except:: availability of vaccination against HBV for all
employees
Another name for blood bank is:: immunohematology
1. With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate
therapeutic drug monitoring?: Pharmacy
2. Electrolyte testing includes:: sodium, potassium
3. Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role
because:-
: A phlebotomist is a representative of the laboratory throughout the facility, good public
relations promotes a harmonious relationship with the staff, and patients often equate
venipuncture experiences with the overall hospital care.
4. Outpatient phlebotomy, such as in a physician's office or patient care service
center, will be assigned a code for reimbursement using which national
coding system?: CPT
5. Which department is responsible for administering oxygen therapy?:
Respiratory therapy
6. The term used to describe sophisticated and highly complex medical care is::
tertiary care
7. The term "phlebotomy" is derived from Greek words that, literally
translated,
mean:: vein incision
8. Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?: Starting intravenous (IV)
lines
9. What are the credentials for an ASCP-certified phlebotomist?: PBT
10. Proof of participation in workshops to upgrade skills required by some
agencies to renew certification is called:: CEUs
11. Of the following laboratory personnel, which one is referred to as a
medical laboratory scientist?: Medical technologist
12. Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective
communication
, .
with a patient? The patient:: Does not speak English, is a very young child, and is
emotionally upset
13. Which of the following is an example of a confirming response to a
patient?: I understand how you must be feeling right now.
14. Which of the following is an example of negative kinesics?: Frowning
15. Which of the following communicates unprofessionalism?: Intense odor of
cologne
16. It is improper telephone protocol to:: hang up on angry callers
17. Which duty is not performed by local public health agencies?: Licensure of
healthcare personnel
19 The term used when blood is withdrawn to dangerous or deadly limits is::
exsanguinate
20. The federal law that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory
personnel is the:: CLIA '88
21. The study of a person's concept and use of space is known as:: proxemics
22. Patients who can get to the lab or doctor's office on their own are called::
ambulatory
23. True or false? Acknowledging a patient's beliefs, customs, knowledge, and
attitudes exemplifies diversity awareness.: True
24. True or false? A phlebotomist who gets the specimen for the doctor even
if he or she must take shortcuts and saving time is exhibiting integrity.: False
25. True or false? The area of the lab where testing involving infectious
diseases and the immune process is performed is called
immunohematology.: False
26. According to standard first aid procedures, severe external bleeding is best
controlled by:: Applying direct
pressure
27. Class C fires:: involve electrical
equipment
, .
28. Vaccination against HBV involves:: a dose of vaccine, another 1 month later, and a
final dose 6 months later.
29. An example of employee screening for infection control is:: PPD testing
30. Which of the following is not one of the code words in the NFPA order of action in the
event of fire?: Smother
31. The purpose of "protective" isolation is to:: protect susceptible patients from outside
contamination
32. The OSHA HAZCOM Standard is also commonly called the:: Right-to-Know law
33. What is the proper order for putting on protective clothing?: Gown first, then mask,
gloves last
34. Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees
assigned to duties with occupational exposure risk:: within 10 working days of initial
assignment
35. What is the first thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental
needlestick?: Decontaminate the site and fill out an incident report.
36 The main principles involved in radiation exposure are:: exposure time, distance, and
shielding.
37. Examples of nosocomial infections include:: When a catheter site of a patient in ICU
becomes infected.
38. Which of the following is an example of a means of transmission that differs from
parental transmission?: Drinking water from a contaminated glass
39. In what instance might a patient be placed in protective isolation?: The patient has
severe burns
40. Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces risk of
exposure to bloodborne pathogens?: Hand decontamination
41. Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infected microbe
to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze?:
Droplet
42. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP
standard in all of the following areas except:: availability of vaccination against HBV for all
employees
