c. Testing of blood.

Phlebotomy 4th Edition Warekois Test Bank

Chapter 01: Introduction to Phlebotomy

Warekois: Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 4th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

• What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?
• Removal of a vein.
• Incision of a vein.
• Testing of blood.
• Withdrawal of red blood cells.

ANS: B

Phleb/o means “vein,” and -tomy means “to make an incision.”

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 2

• What is the first step in routine blood collection?
• Select and prepare the site of collection.
• Obtain a requisition form from a licensed practitioner.
• Choose the appropriate equipment for collecting the sample.
• Correctly and positively identify the patient.

ANS: B

The first step is to obtain a requisition form from a licensed practitioner. All other steps occur after this.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 2 SREEFL:LE3

• Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomists?
• ASCP.
• ASPT.
• AMT.
• NAACLS.

ANS: D

NAACLS is an accrediting agency for schools. All other agencies certify phlebotomists, and some also certify professionals in other fields.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 7

• Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a

particular area of practice?

• Accreditation.
• Approval.
• Certification.
• Standardization.

ANS: C 1 / 4

Certification is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice. Certification is awarded to an individual who has passed a voluntary proficiency examination given by a professional agency. Accreditation or approval is given to programs that train laboratory professionals according to specified standards.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 6

• 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?

• Confidentiality.
• Informed consent.
• Legality.
• Privacy.

ANS: B

This process is the definition of informed consent. Confidentiality is the protection of private information.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 8

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates which of the

following areas?

• Privacy of health information.
• Health insurance transfers on changing jobs.
• Informing patients of intended procedures.
• Phlebotomy training.

ANS: A

HIPAA requires that health care agencies and personnel protect a patient’s private health information.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 8

• You have entered a patient’s room and explained that you need to draw blood, and the patient

repeatedly refuses. What should you do?

• Attempt to draw it anyhow because the physician ordered the test.
• Call for another phlebotomist to help you to convince the patient.
• Take the request form back to the laboratory after you have finished drawing your

other patients.

• Notify the patient’s physician according to the institution’s written policies.

ANS: D

A patient must give informed consent. Refusal indicates the patient does not give consent.Inform the patient’s physician who ordered the test and document your actions.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 3 REF: 8

8. The term informed consent means:

• A patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the

treatment is performed.

• A patient must inform the physicians concerning what procedures they need.
• A nurse informed by the phlebotomist can overrule a patient’s refusal. 2 / 4

• As long as the patient is informed, he or she cannot refuse a treatment.

ANS: A

Informed consent means having all pertinent information concerning the procedure and giving consent. Only the patient can give consent, except in the case of a minor or an incapacitated patient.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 8

• Which of the following is true of phlebotomy?
• Phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back at least 3500 years.
• Phlebotomy is a new profession arising during World War II.
• Phlebotomists today draw blood from patients for the same reasons as ancient

phlebotomists.

• Phlebotomy equipment has not changed since the original phlebotomists.

ANS: A

Phlebotomy originated at least 3500 years ago dating back to the ancient Egyptians.“Bleeding” patients was once thought to cure many illnesses. Today’s equipment is very different.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 2

• Which of the following professionals performs a variety of tasks related to specimen

preparation in the clinical laboratory?

• Accessioner.
• Laboratory assistant.
• Medical assistant.
• Medical technologist.

ANS: A

An Accessioner performs a variety of tasks related to specimen preparation in the clinical laboratory. A laboratory assistant assists in performing routine laboratory testing. A medical assistant works in a clinic or hospital to assist other staff in patient care facility preparation.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 2 REF: 3

• After becoming certified, what is a requirement to maintain that certification?
• Take an annual phlebotomy course.
• Complete a minimum of 500 sticks each year.
• Participate in continuing medical education.
• Take a bi-annual national certification examination.

ANS: C

Maintaining a certification requires participation in continuing medical education to remain certified. The other three choices are not required for maintaining a certification.

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 8

• What is the term given to any information about the patient’s health status, treatment, or

payment for health care?

• Demographics. 3 / 4

• Protected Health Information.
• Diagnosis.
• Private Health Plan.

ANS: B

Any information about the patient’s health status, treatment, or payment for health care is the definition of Protected Health Information (PHI).

DIF: Cognitive Level: 1 REF: 8

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