Phlebotomy Basics Quiz
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What does the term phlebotomy come from?

  • Perform surgery
  • Draw blood from the skin
  • Take blood samples
  • Cut a vein (correct)

    • Phlebotomy may be used to help treat what medical condition?

    Polycythemia

    What is the main duty of a phlebotomist?

    Collect blood specimens

    If a phlebotomist failed to properly identify a patient and blood was drawn on the wrong patient, this would be considered an act of?

    <p>Negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CLIA classifies laboratories based on what?

    <p>Size of the laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current CDC guideline for infection control?

    <p>Universal Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) do?

    <p>National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a phlebotomist?

    <p>A specialist who obtains blood specimens for diagnostic purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is venipuncture?

    <p>Puncture to the vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is derma puncture?

    <p>Puncture to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is microsurgery?

    <p>Reconstruction of small tissue structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aseptic techniques help to __________ a fever.

    <p>reduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is point-of-care testing?

    <p>Performed at patient's bedside or a work area using portable instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in Patient Identification?

    <p>Ask the patient to state his or her name and date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step in Patient Identification?

    <p>Compare the name on the test requisition form/slip to the patient's response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a physician order for laboratory specimens indicate?

    <p>Type of specimen and time of collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do blood specimens assist with diagnosis?

    <p>Diagnosing, monitoring, and treatment of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration do?

    <p>Responsible for minimizing the risks and injuries to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reference laboratories?

    <p>Off-site labs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hematology?

    <p>The study of blood and blood-forming tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does microbiology study?

    <p>The study of microscopic organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does chemistry evaluate?

    <p>The chemical constituents of the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is immunology?

    <p>The study of the body's resistance to disease and defense against foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does histology involve?

    <p>The study of human body tissues and cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does serology identify?

    <p>Antibodies in the blood's serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is urinalysis?

    <p>The examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does toxicology study?

    <p>The detection and study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA88) ensure?

    <p>Laboratories meet the same standards and be certified by the federal government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)?

    <p>Accrediting agency that helps ensure a high standard of care for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the College of American Pathologists (CAP) do?

    <p>Accrediting agency that helps ensure a high standard of care for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversee?

    <p>Aspects of the phlebotomy role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nosocomial infections?

    <p>Infections acquired in a hospital or any other medical setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chain of infection?

    <p>Six steps that take place in order for an infection to occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an infectious agent?

    <p>Pathogen, or disease-producing microorganism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reservoir in the context of infection?

    <p>Site where the organism grows and multiplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a portal of exit?

    <p>The exit port for the pathogen to the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission?

    <p>How the pathogen travels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a portal of entry?

    <p>Entry point for a pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a susceptible host?

    <p>Person at risk for developing an infection from the pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protect?

    <p>Patients' privacy rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phlebotomy Basics

    • Phlebotomy derives from Greek, meaning "to cut a vein."
    • Main responsibility of a phlebotomist is to collect blood specimens for diagnostic purposes.
    • Polycythemia is a medical condition that may be treated with phlebotomy.

    Phlebotomy Procedures and Techniques

    • Venipuncture refers to puncturing a vein for blood collection.
    • Dermal puncture involves making a puncture to the skin to collect blood.
    • Point-of-care testing is conducted at the patient's bedside using portable instruments.

    Patient Identification

    • Identification requires confirming a patient's name and date of birth.
    • Verify information on the test requisition form against the patient's response.
    • Additional checks may include medical record number or identification like a driver's license.

    Safety and Regulations

    • Universal Precautions are current CDC guidelines to prevent infection.
    • OSHA oversees regulations to minimize workplace risks and injuries.
    • CLIA sets standards for all laboratories receiving federal funds, ensuring compliance and certification.

    Laboratory Studies

    • Hematology is the study of blood and its components.
    • Microbiology entails examining microscopic organisms.
    • Chemistry involves assessing chemical constituents of the human body.
    • Immunology focuses on the body's defense mechanisms against diseases.
    • Histology studies human tissues and cells.
    • Serology identifies antibodies within blood serum.
    • Urinalysis evaluates urine's physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics.
    • Toxicology investigates chemical effects on living organisms.

    Infections and Control

    • Nosocomial infections are acquired in healthcare settings.
    • The chain of infection includes steps: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
    • Each component plays a crucial role in the transmission of infections.

    Regulatory Bodies

    • The Joint Commission ensures high care standards in healthcare organizations.
    • College of American Pathologists (CAP) is an accrediting agency focused on care quality.
    • The CDC oversees many aspects of phlebotomy practice and infection control.

    Privacy and Compliance

    • HIPAA protects patient privacy rights and confidential information.

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    Test your knowledge of phlebotomy, including techniques, procedures, and safety regulations. This quiz covers key concepts such as venipuncture, patient identification, and current guidelines. Perfect for those studying or working in the healthcare field.

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