NHA Phlebotomy Study Guide ( Chapters 1 & 2 )

What does the term phlebotomy actually mean? - Answer- incision of a vein What is the first step in routine blood collection? - Answer- obtain a requisition form from a licensed practitioner Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomist? - Answer- NAACLS Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice? - Answer- certification A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process? - Answer- informed consent The health insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates which of the following areas? - Answer- privacy of health information You have entered a patients room and explained that you need to draw blood, and the patient repeatedly refuses. What would you do? - Answer- notify the patients physician according to the institutions written policies The term informed consent means? - Answer- a patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the treatment is performed Which of the following is true of phlebotomy? - Answer- phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back at least 3500 years ago Which of the following professionals performs a variety of tasks related to specimen preparation in the clinical laboratory? - Answer- accessioner After becoming certified, what is a requirement to maintain that certification? - Answer- participate in continuing medical education What is the term given to any information about the patient's health status, treatment, or payment for health care? - Answer- protected health information The hospital laboratory falls under which of the following categories of administrative services? -