Phlebotomy HOSA Exam Review
Questions and Answers
What is the term for course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation
occurs? - ANS-Policy
This is beyond scope of practice for a phlembotomist. - ANS-Drawing from an
intravenous port
Applies to all healthcare workers. - ANS-HIPAA
is considered protected health information - ANS-A patients email address
A test of low complexity that can be performed with little risk of error. - ANS-CLIA
waived test
a type of advance directive - ANS-A do-not-resuscitate order
The technician can draw blood right away, followed by a written order. - ANS-What must
happen after a doctor orders a blood test orally in an emergent situation?
Primary route of disease transmission in a healthcare facility. - ANS-Hands of
Healthcare workers
maximum distance traveled by droplets that carry viruses. - ANS-6 feet
Microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that are resistant to one or more antimicrobial agent. -
ANS-Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms
A patient with influenza - ANS-Droplet Precaution
A patient with MRSA - ANS-Contact Precaution
Don gloves and an N95 mask. - ANS-Airborne precautions
fecal-oral route - ANS-How is Hepatitis A spread?
A needle that retracts at push of a button - ANS-An example of engineering control
destroys microorganisms including spores. - ANS-Sterilization
, Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Safety - ANS-Four categories of hazards OSHA has
identified in lab settings?
Identifies potential hazards in the workplace. - ANS-Hazard Communication Standard
Emergency response actions for exposure to the chemical. - ANS-Safety Data Sheet
must include info about a chemical regarding?
They may be inhaled - ANS-Why should healthcare workers avoid actions that might
aerosolized dried blood or other body fluids.
Erythrocytes - ANS-Which type of cell contains hemoglobin?
springy; bouncy - ANS-A healthy vein should feel?
Fibrinogen - ANS-What does blood plasma contain that blood serum doesn't?
White blood cells and platelets - ANS-The buffy coat in centrifuged specimen contains
deep, dark red - ANS-What color is venous blood?
capillaries - ANS-What are the smallest blood vessels?
Knock on the door, Look for signs indicating any special precautions, Identify yourself
and reason for entering the room. - ANS-Initiating Patient Contact
Ask the patient to state name and date of birth, check the identification band and the
requisition(lab order) to see if they match. An Id band must be placed on the patient
before labs are drawn. - ANS-Proper Patient Identification
runs the entire length of the lower extremity and is the longest vein in the body. - ANS-
Great Saphenous
runs deep behind the knee - ANS-Popliteal
runs deep in the upper part of the leg - ANS-Femoral
runs lateral to the ankle, up the leg and deep behind the knees - ANS-Lesser
Saphenous
median cubital vein due to its large size and it does not bruise easily - ANS-1st choice
of vein
cephalic vein which does not roll easily - ANS-2nd choice of vein
Questions and Answers
What is the term for course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation
occurs? - ANS-Policy
This is beyond scope of practice for a phlembotomist. - ANS-Drawing from an
intravenous port
Applies to all healthcare workers. - ANS-HIPAA
is considered protected health information - ANS-A patients email address
A test of low complexity that can be performed with little risk of error. - ANS-CLIA
waived test
a type of advance directive - ANS-A do-not-resuscitate order
The technician can draw blood right away, followed by a written order. - ANS-What must
happen after a doctor orders a blood test orally in an emergent situation?
Primary route of disease transmission in a healthcare facility. - ANS-Hands of
Healthcare workers
maximum distance traveled by droplets that carry viruses. - ANS-6 feet
Microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that are resistant to one or more antimicrobial agent. -
ANS-Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms
A patient with influenza - ANS-Droplet Precaution
A patient with MRSA - ANS-Contact Precaution
Don gloves and an N95 mask. - ANS-Airborne precautions
fecal-oral route - ANS-How is Hepatitis A spread?
A needle that retracts at push of a button - ANS-An example of engineering control
destroys microorganisms including spores. - ANS-Sterilization
, Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Safety - ANS-Four categories of hazards OSHA has
identified in lab settings?
Identifies potential hazards in the workplace. - ANS-Hazard Communication Standard
Emergency response actions for exposure to the chemical. - ANS-Safety Data Sheet
must include info about a chemical regarding?
They may be inhaled - ANS-Why should healthcare workers avoid actions that might
aerosolized dried blood or other body fluids.
Erythrocytes - ANS-Which type of cell contains hemoglobin?
springy; bouncy - ANS-A healthy vein should feel?
Fibrinogen - ANS-What does blood plasma contain that blood serum doesn't?
White blood cells and platelets - ANS-The buffy coat in centrifuged specimen contains
deep, dark red - ANS-What color is venous blood?
capillaries - ANS-What are the smallest blood vessels?
Knock on the door, Look for signs indicating any special precautions, Identify yourself
and reason for entering the room. - ANS-Initiating Patient Contact
Ask the patient to state name and date of birth, check the identification band and the
requisition(lab order) to see if they match. An Id band must be placed on the patient
before labs are drawn. - ANS-Proper Patient Identification
runs the entire length of the lower extremity and is the longest vein in the body. - ANS-
Great Saphenous
runs deep behind the knee - ANS-Popliteal
runs deep in the upper part of the leg - ANS-Femoral
runs lateral to the ankle, up the leg and deep behind the knees - ANS-Lesser
Saphenous
median cubital vein due to its large size and it does not bruise easily - ANS-1st choice
of vein
cephalic vein which does not roll easily - ANS-2nd choice of vein
