Test Bank for Procedures in Phlebotomy 5th Edition by Flynn

Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q: Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?

A. Doctors B. Medical assistants C. Phlebotomists D. All of the options are correct (Correct) Q: In the modern laboratory or medical setting, the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the following, EXCEPT: A. the patient’s diet B. medications taken by the patient C. the patient’s previous medical/surgical history (Correct) D. specimen requirements Q: Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?

A. Specimen processing B. Intramuscular injections (Correct) C. Bleeding time measurement D. Collecting donor blood Q: With additional training, phlebotomists may be cross-trained to become a multiskilled patient care professional capable of performing: A. electrocardiograms B. simple laboratory tests C. certain nursing functions (such as blood pressure reading) D. all of the options are correct (Correct) Q: Certification differs from licensure in that: A. Certification is a recognition of credentials that results from passing an examination demonstrating knowledge, while licensure is a governmental requirement that is needed to perform the duties of a phlebotomist. (Correct) B. Licensure is recognition of credentials that results from passing an examination demonstrating knowledge, while certification is a governmental requirement that is needed to perform the duties of a phlebotomist.

C. Licensure is required for a phlebotomist to gain certification.

D. There is essentially no difference between certification and licensure.

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Interactive Quizzes - Chapter 01 Q: In which of the following hospital areas is a phlebotomist least likely to work?

A. Blood bank B. Emergency room C. Clinical laboratory D. Pharmacy (Correct) Q: Bedside testing is also known as: A. Clinical testing B. Point-of-care testing (Correct) C. Therapeutic testing D. Waived testing Q: Multiskilling is a recent trend in health care. An example of this a phlebotomist who performs which of the following tests?

A. Bedside testing B. Blood collection C. Bleeding times D. Electrocardiograms (Correct) Q: Passing a test that indicates the attainment of at least a minimum level of competency is the definition of: A. Accreditation B. Certification (Correct) C. Licensure D. Professionalism Q: A governmental body’s requirements to be able to practice phlebotomy is referred to as: A. Accreditation B. Certification C. Licensure (Correct) D. Professionalism Q: Currently there are approximately how many approved phlebotomy training programs in the United States?

A. 0 B. 10 C. 20 D. over 50 (Correct) Q: Hippocrates proposed that phlebotomy be used for...

A. Treating chronic diseases B. A means for weight reduction C. Treating acute diseases (Correct)

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D. Treating mental illness Q: Which of the following tests typically require blood collected via venipuncture A. Complete blood count B. Human immunodeficiency virus C. Bilirubin D. All of the options are correct (Correct) Q: A blood test that determines blood type may be most useful to what specialty area in health care?

A. Obstetrics (Correct) B. Psychiatry C. Endocrinology D. Gerontology Q: What other health care professionals may collect blood?

A. Nurses B. Emergency medical personnel C. Medical assistants D. All of the options are correct (Correct) Q: Which of the following is NOT something that a phlebotomist must be aware of when collecting blood from a patient.

A. Type of test requested B. Medications the patient may be taking C. Eye color of patient (Correct) D. Effect of diet on required tests Q: There is no specific code of ethics for phlebotomists, but there is one for the field of medical technology of which phlebotomists are a part.

A. True (Correct) B. False Q: There are several different professional agencies which certify phlebotomists.

A. True (Correct) B. False Q: Phlebotomy is a modern profession (i.e., it has only recently been practiced).

A. True B. False (Correct) Q: Communication is an essential skill for a phlebotomist.

A. True (Correct) B. False

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