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If you receive consent and believe you have the skill to perform a procedure, even if you haven't received the proper training for it, is it okay to do it?
If you receive consent and believe you have the skill to perform a procedure, even if you haven't received the proper training for it, is it okay to do it?
False
Using your patient's personal information for any other reason than providing optimal medical care is a violation of what?
Using your patient's personal information for any other reason than providing optimal medical care is a violation of what?
HIPAA
It is your job to help uphold HIPAA.
It is your job to help uphold HIPAA.
True
Long nails could inhibit you from properly performing a procedure and the bacteria that can grow under them could cause infection at the procedure site.
Long nails could inhibit you from properly performing a procedure and the bacteria that can grow under them could cause infection at the procedure site.
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What is not an example of personal protection equipment?
What is not an example of personal protection equipment?
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If you get blood on your lab coat, it is okay to wait until the end of the day to remove it.
If you get blood on your lab coat, it is okay to wait until the end of the day to remove it.
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After I read my employer's Exposure Control Plan on the date of hire, I don't have to read it when it is revised.
After I read my employer's Exposure Control Plan on the date of hire, I don't have to read it when it is revised.
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Pathogens require a ______.
Pathogens require a ______.
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Masks can lose their effectiveness with extended use.
Masks can lose their effectiveness with extended use.
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Goggles do not have to be disinfected regularly because they never touch the patient.
Goggles do not have to be disinfected regularly because they never touch the patient.
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What is the first step in the gowning procedure?
What is the first step in the gowning procedure?
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The way you remove your PPE is not important.
The way you remove your PPE is not important.
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A vector is:
A vector is:
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Hitting an artery during venipuncture:
Hitting an artery during venipuncture:
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If a collection tube loses its vacuum, this is the fault of the phlebotomist due to poor procedure.
If a collection tube loses its vacuum, this is the fault of the phlebotomist due to poor procedure.
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The needle should be at a _____ degree angle when performing a venipuncture?
The needle should be at a _____ degree angle when performing a venipuncture?
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You should recap your needle after performing a venipuncture.
You should recap your needle after performing a venipuncture.
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Tube additives can affect specimens.
Tube additives can affect specimens.
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WBC stands for:
WBC stands for:
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If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent?
If a patient is unconscious, who assumes consent?
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If performing a procedure on a patient who has undergone a unilateral mastectomy, where should you draw from?
If performing a procedure on a patient who has undergone a unilateral mastectomy, where should you draw from?
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If you are pregnant, it is NOT okay to go into the room of a patient undergoing brachytherapy.
If you are pregnant, it is NOT okay to go into the room of a patient undergoing brachytherapy.
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If a patient is allergic to shellfish, iodine could send them into _____________.
If a patient is allergic to shellfish, iodine could send them into _____________.
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When performing a procedure on a double mastectomy patient, the patient's doctor must give written consent to the draw site.
When performing a procedure on a double mastectomy patient, the patient's doctor must give written consent to the draw site.
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Petechiae is an indicator of _____________.
Petechiae is an indicator of _____________.
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As we get older, our senses become more attuned to:
As we get older, our senses become more attuned to:
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Each micro tube (or bullet) holds _____ cc of blood.
Each micro tube (or bullet) holds _____ cc of blood.
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The accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is known as _________.
The accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is known as _________.
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If someone undergoes a mastectomy, they:
If someone undergoes a mastectomy, they:
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When the kidneys can no longer remove waste, salt, and excess water from the body, a patient must undergo __________.
When the kidneys can no longer remove waste, salt, and excess water from the body, a patient must undergo __________.
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If you're having trouble filling the tube or getting blood flow at all, what should you do?
If you're having trouble filling the tube or getting blood flow at all, what should you do?
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If the needle is too shallow and not in the vein, you should ______.
If the needle is too shallow and not in the vein, you should ______.
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When performing a finger stick, never puncture the side or tip of the finger.
When performing a finger stick, never puncture the side or tip of the finger.
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Using a lancet over 2.5mm to 3mm is acceptable when:
Using a lancet over 2.5mm to 3mm is acceptable when:
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If a dialysis patient has a cannula inserted, this should be your primary site for draws.
If a dialysis patient has a cannula inserted, this should be your primary site for draws.
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Study Notes
Phlebotomy Certification Key Points
- Consent is mandatory; performing a procedure without proper training or consent is not acceptable.
- Using patient information for purposes outside of medical care breaches HIPAA regulations.
- Upholding HIPAA is an essential responsibility for healthcare workers.
- Long nails can harbor bacteria and impede effective procedure performance; proper hygiene is vital.
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) does not include items such as baseball caps.
- Blood-stained lab coats must be removed immediately; delaying this can pose health risks.
- It is necessary to stay updated on your employer's Exposure Control Plan, even if previously read.
- Pathogens need a host to survive and propagate diseases.
- Masks may lose their effectiveness with extended wear; they should be changed regularly for safety.
- Goggles must be regularly disinfected as they can come into contact with infectious materials.
- The first step in donning protective gear is washing hands thoroughly.
- Proper techniques for removing PPE are crucial to prevent contamination.
- A vector represents the mechanism through which pathogens escape and spread from a host.
- Accidental arterial puncture during venipuncture can lead to severe complications and bleeding.
- A loss of vacuum in collection tubes is not solely the phlebotomist's fault.
- The appropriate angle for venipuncture is between 15 to 30 degrees.
- Never recap needles after use to avoid accidental needle sticks.
- Tube additives can significantly influence the integrity of specimens collected.
- WBC refers to White Blood Count, an important health indicator.
- Unconscious patients have their consent assumed by the physician.
- Venipuncture should be performed on the arm opposite to a unilateral mastectomy.
- Pregnant health workers should avoid contact with patients undergoing brachytherapy due to radiation exposure risks.
- Iodine allergy in patients can potentially lead to anaphylactic shock, particularly important when preparing for procedures.
- Written consent is required from a physician for drawing blood from a patient with a double mastectomy.
- Petechiae can indicate issues related to both platelet function and capillary integrity.
- As individuals age, their sensitivity to heat, cold, and pain may increase.
- Each micro tube typically contains 0.2 cc of blood.
- Edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in body tissues.
- A mastectomy involves the surgical removal of one or both breasts.
- Patients with renal failure may require dialysis to manage waste and fluid removal.
- Struggling to fill a tube may necessitate adjustments in needle position or angle to facilitate blood flow.
- When a needle is not in the vein, it is advisable to adjust its depth cautiously.
- Finger sticks should not be performed on the side or tip of the finger to prevent complications.
- Longer lancet use is justifiable in patients with calloused fingers.
- For dialysis patients, draws should not be primarily taken from an area with a cannula inserted.
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Test your knowledge on crucial aspects of phlebotomy certification. This quiz covers essential regulations such as consent, HIPAA compliance, and the importance of personal protective equipment. Make sure you understand the protocols for maintaining hygiene and safety in blood collection practices.
