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Another name for blood bank is?
With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring?
Electrolyte testing includes:
Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role because:
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Outpatient phlebotomy, such as in a physician's office or a patient care service center will be assigned a code for reimbursement using which national code system?
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Which department is responsible for administering oxygen therapy?
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The term used to describe sophisticated and highly complex medical care is:
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The term phlebotomy is derived from the Greek word that literally translated means?
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Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty?
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What are the credentials for an ASCP-certified phlebotomist?
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Proof of participation in the workshop to upgrade skills required by some agencies to renew certification is called?
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Of the following laboratory personnel, which is referred to as a medical laboratory scientist?
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Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective communication with a patient?
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Which of the following is an example of a confirming response to a patient?
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Which of the following is an example of negative kinesics?
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Which of the following communicates unprofessionalism?
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It is improper telephone protocol to:
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Which duty is not performed by local public health agencies?
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What does acknowledging a patient's belief, customs, knowledge, and attitudes exemplify?
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A phlebotomist who gets the specimen for the doctor even if he or she must take shortcuts is exhibiting?
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The area of the lab where testing is performed to detect infectious diseases and the antibodies produced in response to infection is called?
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The term used when blood is withdrawn to dangerous or deadly limits is ________.
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The federal law that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory personnel is the ________.
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The study of a person's concept and use of space is known as ________.
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Patients who can get to the lab or doctor's office on their own are called ________.
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Study Notes
Phlebotomy Certification Key Concepts
- Blood bank is also known as Immunohematology.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring requires coordination primarily with the Pharmacy department.
- Electrolyte testing specifically includes measurements of sodium and potassium.
- Good public relations are essential for phlebotomists as they represent the laboratory, foster relationships with staff, and influence patient perceptions of care.
- In outpatient phlebotomy settings, reimbursement uses the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding system.
- Respiratory therapy is the department responsible for administering oxygen therapy.
- Tertiary care describes complex medical care requiring specialized knowledge and advanced technologies.
- The word phlebotomy is derived from Greek, meaning vein incision.
- Starting intravenous (IV) lines is not a duty of phlebotomists; their role involves collecting blood specimens and transporting them to the lab.
- Credentials for an ASCP-certified phlebotomist include the PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) designation.
- CEUs (Continuing Education Units) provide proof of ongoing professional education for certification renewal.
- A medical laboratory scientist is referred to as a medical technologist.
- Barriers to effective patient communication may include language differences, age, or emotional state; all contribute to communication challenges.
- A confirming response to a patient acknowledges their feelings, exemplified by understanding their situation.
- Negative kinesics are non-verbal cues conveying negativity, such as frowning.
- Signs of unprofessionalism include personal hygiene issues, such as an intense odor of cologne.
- Hanging up on angry callers is improper telephone protocol; maintaining professionalism is crucial.
- Local public health agencies generally do not perform licensure of healthcare personnel.
- Acknowledging a patient’s beliefs and customs demonstrates diversity awareness.
- Unprofessionalism is exhibited when a phlebotomist compromises integrity to expedite specimen collection.
- The lab area testing for infectious diseases and corresponding antibodies operates under Immunology.
- Exsanguination refers to the withdrawal of blood to dangerously low levels.
- CLIA'88 is the federal law governing the responsibilities of medical laboratory personnel.
- The study of personal space usage is known as Proxemics.
- Patients who can independently visit labs or doctor's offices are referred to as ambulatory.
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