What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?
incision of a vein
What is the first step in routine blood collection?
obtain a requisition form
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Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomist?
NAACLS
Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice?
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?
informed consent
The health insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates which of the following areas?
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?
notify the patients physician according to the institutions written policies
The term informed consent means?
a patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the treatment is performed
Which of the following is true of phlebotomy?
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?
accessioner
After becoming certified, what is a requirement to maintain that certification?
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?
protected health information
The hospital laboratory falls under which of the following categories of administrative services?
professional
Which abbreviation represents a certified laboratory professional?
CLS
Which abbreviation stands for a type of blood collection vacuum tube?
SST
Which of the following is the organization that accredits and inspects clinical laboratories?
TJC (formerly JCAHO)
Which department of the laboratory processes Pap smears?
cytology
Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology studies?
EDTA
Which of the following hematology tests measures the blood capacity to carry oxygen?
Hgb
Which laboratory department would normally perform a prothrombin time (PT) test?
coagulation [Show Less]