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NAPT study guide Questions and Correct
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Where is a tourniquet applied?
Ans: 4-6 inches above the draw site
Under the patient's bill of rights, what are the two things they can do?
Ans: -decline medical treatment
-know what tests are being performed
What do you do if the patient refuses medical treatment?
Ans: Report it to your supervisor
Are you able to give the patient their results or explain what the tests check for?
Ans: no
What is negligence?
Ans: failure to provide appropriate care
What is informed consent?
Ans: a competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure
after receiving adequate information about the risk of, methods used, and
consequences of the procedure
What is expressed consent?
Ans: patient permission for a procedure given in writing or verbally
What is implied consent?
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Ans: the patient's actions permit the procedure without verbal or written consent
(ex: going to the ER, holding out their arm when told a blood draw is needed)
What is parental consent for minors?
Ans: a parent or legal guardian must permit procedures for underaged patients,
may range from 18-21 years depending on state laws
What should you do very first?
Ans: positively identify the patient
What can be clarifying in identifying a patient?
Ans: a patient ID band (should be used to verify patient ID)
What should you do after identifying the patient?
Ans: introduce yourself and explain the procedure in easy-to-understand terms
It's essential and mandatory to use _______________ and _________
____________ ___________.
Ans: PPE
work practice controls
If there is a latex allergy, what kind of gloves should be used?
Ans: vinyl or nitrile
_________ in the lab is a direct OSHA violation.
Ans: Eating
If the sharps container is overflowing, the phlebotomist should...
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Ans: report the violation to the supervisor
All surfaces, tools, equipment, and other objects that come in contact with blood or
potentially infectious materials must be __________________ and
___________________ as soon as possible.
Ans: decontaminated, sterilized
what liquid do you use for decontamination?
Ans: household bleach/Clorox
What are the steps following exposure?
Ans: 1. wash exposed area thoroughly with running water and soap
2. report exposure to your supervisor ASAP
3. refer to the MSDS
4. fill out an exposure report form
What are the four types of OSHA compliances and their reasons?
Ans: - complaint inspection: after an employee files a formal OSHA complaint
(most common type)
- fatality/accidents inspection: after OSHA gets a notice of a workplace fatality or
accident resulting in hospitalization of three or more employees (may also be a
result of a media report, or whenever there's any incident)
- programmed inspection: conducted of randomly chosen workplaces that are
involved in particularly hazardous work based on their Standard Industry
Classification
- imminent danger inspection: when OSHA receives a report that a condition of
imminent danger exists at a workplace (least common type)
Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture?
Ans: median cubital
NAPT study guide Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Where is a tourniquet applied?
Ans: 4-6 inches above the draw site
Under the patient's bill of rights, what are the two things they can do?
Ans: -decline medical treatment
-know what tests are being performed
What do you do if the patient refuses medical treatment?
Ans: Report it to your supervisor
Are you able to give the patient their results or explain what the tests check for?
Ans: no
What is negligence?
Ans: failure to provide appropriate care
What is informed consent?
Ans: a competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure
after receiving adequate information about the risk of, methods used, and
consequences of the procedure
What is expressed consent?
Ans: patient permission for a procedure given in writing or verbally
What is implied consent?
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Ans: the patient's actions permit the procedure without verbal or written consent
(ex: going to the ER, holding out their arm when told a blood draw is needed)
What is parental consent for minors?
Ans: a parent or legal guardian must permit procedures for underaged patients,
may range from 18-21 years depending on state laws
What should you do very first?
Ans: positively identify the patient
What can be clarifying in identifying a patient?
Ans: a patient ID band (should be used to verify patient ID)
What should you do after identifying the patient?
Ans: introduce yourself and explain the procedure in easy-to-understand terms
It's essential and mandatory to use _______________ and _________
____________ ___________.
Ans: PPE
work practice controls
If there is a latex allergy, what kind of gloves should be used?
Ans: vinyl or nitrile
_________ in the lab is a direct OSHA violation.
Ans: Eating
If the sharps container is overflowing, the phlebotomist should...
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Ans: report the violation to the supervisor
All surfaces, tools, equipment, and other objects that come in contact with blood or
potentially infectious materials must be __________________ and
___________________ as soon as possible.
Ans: decontaminated, sterilized
what liquid do you use for decontamination?
Ans: household bleach/Clorox
What are the steps following exposure?
Ans: 1. wash exposed area thoroughly with running water and soap
2. report exposure to your supervisor ASAP
3. refer to the MSDS
4. fill out an exposure report form
What are the four types of OSHA compliances and their reasons?
Ans: - complaint inspection: after an employee files a formal OSHA complaint
(most common type)
- fatality/accidents inspection: after OSHA gets a notice of a workplace fatality or
accident resulting in hospitalization of three or more employees (may also be a
result of a media report, or whenever there's any incident)
- programmed inspection: conducted of randomly chosen workplaces that are
involved in particularly hazardous work based on their Standard Industry
Classification
- imminent danger inspection: when OSHA receives a report that a condition of
imminent danger exists at a workplace (least common type)
Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture?
Ans: median cubital
