Chapter 01: Introduction to Phlebotomy
Warekois et al.: Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?
a. Removal of a vein
b. Incision of a vein
c. Testing of blood
d. Withdrawal of red blood cells
ANS: B
Phleb/o means “vein,” and -tomy means “to make an incision.”
DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1
2. A duty associated with routine blood collection includes
a. ordering tests for patients.
b. transporting sample to laboratory.
c. performing complex point-of-care testing.
d. setting HIPAA regulations for phlebotomy.
ANS: B
There are many job duties required for a phlebotomist; these vary by employer. In addition to
collecting blood specimens, the phlebotomist is responsible for transporting the specimens to
the lab in a timely manner using appropriate handling procedures. Phlebotomist do not order
tests or perform complex testing; nor do they set HIPAA regulations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: 2 REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
3. Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomists?
a. ASCP
b. ASPT
c. AMT
d. NAACLS
ANS: D
NAACLS is an accrediting agency for schools. All other agencies certify phlebotomists, and
some also certify professionals in other fields.
DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
4. Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a
particular area of practice?
a. Accreditation
b. Approval
c. Certification
d. Standardization
ANS: C
Warekois et al.: Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?
a. Removal of a vein
b. Incision of a vein
c. Testing of blood
d. Withdrawal of red blood cells
ANS: B
Phleb/o means “vein,” and -tomy means “to make an incision.”
DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1
2. A duty associated with routine blood collection includes
a. ordering tests for patients.
b. transporting sample to laboratory.
c. performing complex point-of-care testing.
d. setting HIPAA regulations for phlebotomy.
ANS: B
There are many job duties required for a phlebotomist; these vary by employer. In addition to
collecting blood specimens, the phlebotomist is responsible for transporting the specimens to
the lab in a timely manner using appropriate handling procedures. Phlebotomist do not order
tests or perform complex testing; nor do they set HIPAA regulations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: 2 REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
3. Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomists?
a. ASCP
b. ASPT
c. AMT
d. NAACLS
ANS: D
NAACLS is an accrediting agency for schools. All other agencies certify phlebotomists, and
some also certify professionals in other fields.
DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
4. Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a
particular area of practice?
a. Accreditation
b. Approval
c. Certification
d. Standardization
ANS: C
