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The term Phlebotomy is derived from Greek words that mean? |
Vein, cut |
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The terms venesection/venisection are synonymous with which of the following |
Phlebotomy |
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Acute care refers to which type of hospital care |
Short-term |
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What are the competency statements for healthcare workers? |
Skills and abilities required for job performance |
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Which of the following is the medical specialty that pertains to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders |
Dermatology |
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Which of the following Specialties would relate to diagnosis and treatment of cancer? |
Oncology |
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Which of the following Medical Specialists would only treat elderly patients? |
Gerontologist |
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Receiving an emergency lab test is an example of which phase of Laboratory Testing? |
Preexamination / pre-analytical |
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Assessing a patient for a suitable vein to perform a venipuncture procedure is an example of which phase of the Laboratory Testing? |
Pre examination / pre-analytical |
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Using an antiseptic for cleansing the skin prior to a venipuncture procedure is an example of which phase of Laboratory Testing |
Pre-examination / pre-analytical |
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Centrifugation of a blood specimen is an example of which phase of Laboratory Testing |
Pre examination / pre-analytical |
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Performing a laboratory assay on a patient's blood specimen is an example of which phase of Laboratory Testing? |
Examination/ analytical |
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In which of the circumstances below is the phlebotomist likely to collaborate with the pharmacy |
When asked to collect specimens for drug monitoring |
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Which of the following aspects would you do the most to promote a professional appearance in a patient care setting |
Good posture and personal hygiene |
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There are many professional expectations for a phlebotomist but one of the most important is a code of ethics. Which of the following would be an example of ethical Behavior |
Respect for a patient's privacy |
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Among Healthcare organizations which of the following is a typical long-term facility |
Nursing home |
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Cleanliness and personal hygiene are important for |
Personal and patient safety |
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Professional certification typically refers to |
Passing a national examination and completing continuing education |
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Licensure typically refers to |
Passing a state-required examination and or continuing education |
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The term "right to know" refers to |
The patient's right to information about his procedures and who is performing them |
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Health care for infants and children falls into which medical specialty |
Pediatrics |
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Which of the following is an important work-related characteristic that is helpful for phlebotomist |
Enjoying working with small objects |
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Which of the following is acceptable attire for a phlebotomist |
Necklace tucked inside a collar |
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Six Sigma is an example of a |
Quality improvement framework |
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Competencies for phlebotomist never vary from one employer to another |
False |
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Written examinations are the only way to assess confidence in the healthcare field |
False |
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As an example of quality assessment would be checking for multiple venipunctures on the same patient |
True |
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The abbreviation CE usually refers to a certification examination |
False |
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Verbal and nonverbal communication skills are considered essential for phlebotomist |
True |
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The right to refuse treatment is considered a patient right |
True |
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Confidentiality is considered a patient right |
True |
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A phlebotomist should wear a name badge at all times while on duty |
True |
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Sandals are permitted in the laboratory |
False |
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The term used to describe patients, other individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest in or are influenced by the quality of care in a healthcare organization are called customer or |
Stakeholders |
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A patient who is hospitalized is an |
Inpatient |
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CMS is an abbreviation for |
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services |
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Health Care procedures that are provided to a patient in the comfort of their own home or called _______ care services |
Home Health |
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The organization that helps International standards for the healthcare industry is the |
International Organization for standardization ISO |
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Laboratory tests provided to individual consumers on request are referred to as |
Direct access testing DAT |
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The physician's office is an example of an_____ or outpatient setting |
Ambulatory |
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A specialist who performs laboratory tests and usually has a 2-year or associate degree is called |
Medical laboratory technician MLT |
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The department that provides special diets for patients is called |
Nutrition and dietetics |
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A physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the tissues that produce hormones is an |
Endocrinologist |