Phlebotomy Tech Review

Which of the following is the oldest and largest healthcare standards-setting body in the nation?

The joint commission

A factor that contributes to the phlebotomist's professional image is

attitude

The initials for the title granted after successful completion of the American Society for Clinical pathology phlebotomy examination are

PBT

The principles of right and wrong conduct as they apply to professional problems are called

ethics

the law that established national standards for the electronic exchange of protected health information is

HIPPA

Which of the following may be a duty of the phlebotomist

Perform POCT

Which of the following is an example of proxemics

Zone of comfort

Which of the following is proper telephone technique

Being careful of the tone of voice when answering the phone

an example of an institution that provides impatient services is a

hospital

Sate and federally funded insurance is called

Medicaid

The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called

Gerontology

The department in the hospital that prepares and dispenses drugs is

pharamcy

The microbiology department in the lavatory performs

enzyme-linked immunoassy

The abbreviation for the routine hematology test that includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, a red blood cell count, and a white blood cell count is

CBC

Which of the following laboratory professional is responsible for the administration of specific clinical area such as chemistry

Technical supervisor

The CLIA federal regulations are administered by

CMA

Which of the following are set up to monitor all areas of care that tend to cause problems

Threshold values

Proper patient indentification includes

actively involving patients in their own ID

Which manual describe the necessary steps to follow in patient preparation for laboratory tests

The test catalog

which of the following can identify trends for risk management?

Safety data sheets

informed consent means that a

patient agrees to procedure after being told of the consequences associated with it

A national organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures is the

CLSI

A physician is sued for negligence due to the actions of an inexperienced, contracted phlebotomist hired to cover summer vacations. This is an example of?

the statue of limitations

A young adult comes to an outpatient lab to have his blood drawn. the phlebotomist refuses to draw patient's blood because the patient

has not reached the age of majority in the state

the NPSGs are

TJC's annual safety requirement goals

the delta check refers to

comparing current test results with previous ones

Blood culture contamination is quality indicator for the

microbiology department

Failure to exercise due care is

negligence

The statue of limitations timing can begin

on the day the negligent act took place

Which of the following situations involves HAI

A patient in the ICU has an incision that becomes infected

Reverse isolation may be used for

a patient with severe burns

The single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is

proper hand antisepsis

the most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection is

Hepatitis B

to kill transient microorganisms hen washing hands use

Antiseptic soap

In the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes victim should immediately

Flush eyes with water for 10 mins

which of the following items are considered PPE

Non-latex gloves

which of the following is an example of potential exposure to blood borne pathogens involves a parental route of transmission

Rubbing the eyes while processing specimens

which of the following would be an appropriate choices for cleansing surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area

1:10 bleach solution

Which of the following Is a proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a countertop

moisten it with disinfectant and carefully absorb it with a paper towel

Distance, time , and shielding are principles of

radiation safety

safe working conditions are mandated by

OSHA

a globally harmonized signal word indicates the

severity of hazard involved

when exiting an isolation room, which item of PPE must be removed outside the room

repirator

symptoms of shock include

cold, pale, clammy skin

An adult CPR compression rate should be

100 to 120 per minute

which of the following is blood borne pathogen

Treponema Pallidum

Which class of fire extinguisher uses soda and acid or water to cool a fire

Class A

which type of infection transmission is possible if a patient with influenza sneezes in infectious particles from the sneeze land in a healthcare worker's nose

droplet

A prefix

comes before a word root and modifies its meaning

which part of gastr/o/enter/o/logy is the suffix

logy

which one of the following organizations writes guidelines for laboratory practices

CLSI

What does the suffix -algia mean

Pain

the plural form of atrium is

artia

the medical term for red blood cells is

heptaocyte

cystitis means

cellular type of infection

the "e" is pronounced separately in

-diastole
-syncope
-systole

The abbreviation "NPO" means

noting by mouth

wich f the following abbreviations is on THE JOINT COMMISSION'S "Do not Use" list

IU

the "r" in a term i doubled when

the word root ends in an "r"

which word root means the same thing as the word root "ren"

Nepher

which of the following terms has two word roots

Osteoathritis

the prefix "brady" mean

slow

the abbreviation that means "after a meal" is

PP.

The transverse plane divides the body

horizontally into upper and lower portions

proximal is defined as

nearest to point of attachment

the process by wihch the body maintains a state of equilibrium is

homeostatisis

which part of the cell contains the chromosomes of genetic material

Nucleus

what type of muscle lines the walls of bloos vessels

Visceral

which of the following ia na accesory organ o the digestive system

liver

Evulation o the endocrine system involves

hormone assesment

the spinal cord and the brain are covered by the protective membranes called

meninges

sudoriferous glands are

referred to a sweat glands

most gas exchange between blood and tissue takes place in the

capallaires

a person who is supine is

lying on the back face up

whch type of tissue covers the body and lines the blood vessels

cartillage

which of the following is a finger bone

Phalanx

Cells that form a new human being are called

-gametes
-germ cells
-sex cells

which of the following tests is a measure of kidney function

serotonin

Which of the following is described as an anuclear, biconcave disk

Erythrocyte

the chamber of the heart that receives blood from the systemic circulation is the

right atrium

the thick muscle layer of the heart is called the

myocardium

The ECG shows P waves due to

atrial contractions

when taking blood pressure the systolic pressure is the pressure reading when the

first heart sounds are heard as the cuff deflated

which of the following blood vessels are listed in the proper order of blood flow

capillary, venule, vein

the internal space of a blood vessel is called the

lumen

the longest vein and the largest artery in the body in that order are

great saphenous and aorta

the preferred vein for the venipuncture in the H pattern is the

median cubital

the major difference between plasma and serum is that plasma

contains fibrinogen while serum doesn't

an individual's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of which of the following red blood cells

antigens

which is the correct sequence of events after blood vessel injury

vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, fibrin clot formation

lymph originates from

tissue fluid

a heart disorder characterized by fluid buildup in the lungs is called

congestive heart failure

which is the medical term for a blood clot circulating in the bloodstream

embolus

the normal composition of the blood is approximatley

55% plasma, 70% formed elements

how large is a normal erythrocyte

7-8 um

which formed element is the first to play a role in sealing an injury to a blood vessel

patelet

which additive prevents glycolyssi

Sodium fluoride

the following supplies were gathered for a routine venipuncture which item is incorrect

iodine swab

which of the following tubes can be used to collect a serum specimen

red top

the tourniquet is used in venipuncture to

find an enter veins more easily