Phlebotomy - Chapter 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
aseptic pertaining to a condition that is free of disease-producing microorganisms
capillary smallest blood vessel; allow exchange of nutrients and oxygen between cells and
blood; connect arteries to veins
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) federal agency responsible for identifying, monitoring, and reporting diseases,
especially infectious ones that can become widespread or epidemic
chain of infection six steps or links: reservoir, infectious agent, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, and susceptible host
chemistry evaluation of constituents that normally occur in human body, i.e. glucose,
sodium, potassium
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) federal legislation that mandates
all laboratories be regualted using same standards, no matter the size or location
CLSI nonprofit organization that sets recommendations, guidelines, or standards for all
areas of the laboratory to improve quality of care
confidentiality privacy for patient information
dermal puncture (microtechnique or microcollection) use of sharp device to remove small
specimen of capillary blood
ethics philosophy about values, actions, and choices to determine right or wrong
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) federal law that establishes national standard for electronic
health care transactions and protects privacy confidentiality of patient information
hematology study of blood and blood-forming tissues
hepatitis liver inflammation from viral or toxic origin
histology study of human body tissues and cells
HIV virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
immunology study of how body resists allergies and other agents that affect body's immune
system; AKA serology
isolation precautions practices to prevent spread of infection based on how the infectious agent is
transmitted
, microbiology study of one-cell organisms (microorganisms) that are usually visible onyl under a
microscope
microcollection process of obtaining blood using dermal puncture; AKA microtechnique
microsurgery surgery for reconstruction of small tissue structures
negligence intentional or unintentional error or wrongdoing
nosocomial infection infection acquired while in hospital or medical setting
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
federal body responsible for preventing or minimizing employee injuries and
exposure to harmful agents OSHA
Hand Hygiene Procedures Related to Phlebotomy -Recommended practices
-Indications for Hand Hygiene
-Basic Steps for Handwashing
-Basic Steps for Alcohol-Based Hand Cleanser
personal protective equipment gloves, goggles, gowns, masks, etc. to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids
phlebotomist person trained and skilled to obtain blood samples for clinical testing
phlebotomy invasive procedure in which a sharp object is put into the vein to obtain blood
point-of-care-testing (POCT) tests performed at patient bedside or work area using a portable instrument
reference laboratory offsite lab where specimens are sent for testing
serology identification of antibodies in blood serum
standard precautions infection control guidelines issued by CDC to decrease exposure to potentially
infectious substances in acute care settings
toxicology detection and study of agents that are harmful to body
urinalysis examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics
venipuncture procedure in which a sharp object is inserted into a vein to obtain blood or put in
medication
role of the phlebotomist -Remove blood from donors for blood transfusions of from patients with
polycythemia
-Collect/package urine specimens, i.e. accepting and routing them
polycythemia overproduction of red blood cells
CORRECT Answers
aseptic pertaining to a condition that is free of disease-producing microorganisms
capillary smallest blood vessel; allow exchange of nutrients and oxygen between cells and
blood; connect arteries to veins
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) federal agency responsible for identifying, monitoring, and reporting diseases,
especially infectious ones that can become widespread or epidemic
chain of infection six steps or links: reservoir, infectious agent, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, and susceptible host
chemistry evaluation of constituents that normally occur in human body, i.e. glucose,
sodium, potassium
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) federal legislation that mandates
all laboratories be regualted using same standards, no matter the size or location
CLSI nonprofit organization that sets recommendations, guidelines, or standards for all
areas of the laboratory to improve quality of care
confidentiality privacy for patient information
dermal puncture (microtechnique or microcollection) use of sharp device to remove small
specimen of capillary blood
ethics philosophy about values, actions, and choices to determine right or wrong
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) federal law that establishes national standard for electronic
health care transactions and protects privacy confidentiality of patient information
hematology study of blood and blood-forming tissues
hepatitis liver inflammation from viral or toxic origin
histology study of human body tissues and cells
HIV virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
immunology study of how body resists allergies and other agents that affect body's immune
system; AKA serology
isolation precautions practices to prevent spread of infection based on how the infectious agent is
transmitted
, microbiology study of one-cell organisms (microorganisms) that are usually visible onyl under a
microscope
microcollection process of obtaining blood using dermal puncture; AKA microtechnique
microsurgery surgery for reconstruction of small tissue structures
negligence intentional or unintentional error or wrongdoing
nosocomial infection infection acquired while in hospital or medical setting
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
federal body responsible for preventing or minimizing employee injuries and
exposure to harmful agents OSHA
Hand Hygiene Procedures Related to Phlebotomy -Recommended practices
-Indications for Hand Hygiene
-Basic Steps for Handwashing
-Basic Steps for Alcohol-Based Hand Cleanser
personal protective equipment gloves, goggles, gowns, masks, etc. to reduce exposure to blood and body fluids
phlebotomist person trained and skilled to obtain blood samples for clinical testing
phlebotomy invasive procedure in which a sharp object is put into the vein to obtain blood
point-of-care-testing (POCT) tests performed at patient bedside or work area using a portable instrument
reference laboratory offsite lab where specimens are sent for testing
serology identification of antibodies in blood serum
standard precautions infection control guidelines issued by CDC to decrease exposure to potentially
infectious substances in acute care settings
toxicology detection and study of agents that are harmful to body
urinalysis examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics
venipuncture procedure in which a sharp object is inserted into a vein to obtain blood or put in
medication
role of the phlebotomist -Remove blood from donors for blood transfusions of from patients with
polycythemia
-Collect/package urine specimens, i.e. accepting and routing them
polycythemia overproduction of red blood cells
