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A phlebotomy technician is at greatest risk for exposure to which blood borne pathogen following a needlestick injury?
A phlebotomy technician is at greatest risk for exposure to which blood borne pathogen following a needlestick injury?
Phlebotomists should use droplet precautions when collecting blood from a patient with active mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Phlebotomists should use droplet precautions when collecting blood from a patient with active mycobacterium tuberculosis.
False
What type of mask should be worn when entering an airborne isolation room?
What type of mask should be worn when entering an airborne isolation room?
NIOSH-certified N95 or higher-level mask
Phlebotomists must wear a _______ when interacting with a patient who has a 'Contact Precautions' sign on their door.
Phlebotomists must wear a _______ when interacting with a patient who has a 'Contact Precautions' sign on their door.
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What additional piece of personal protective equipment must a phlebotomist wear besides gloves when monitoring a patient on droplet precautions?
What additional piece of personal protective equipment must a phlebotomist wear besides gloves when monitoring a patient on droplet precautions?
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In the event of a chemical spill, to which resource should a phlebotomist refer for cleanup directions?
In the event of a chemical spill, to which resource should a phlebotomist refer for cleanup directions?
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List one action that demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique for a phlebotomist.
List one action that demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique for a phlebotomist.
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Match the following types of precautions with their associated situations:
Match the following types of precautions with their associated situations:
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What is the general concept behind standard precautions?
What is the general concept behind standard precautions?
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A phlebotomy technician should wear a gown when performing a venipuncture for a patient with pneumonia.
A phlebotomy technician should wear a gown when performing a venipuncture for a patient with pneumonia.
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What type of transmission-based precautions should be implemented when testing for streptococcal pharyngitis?
What type of transmission-based precautions should be implemented when testing for streptococcal pharyngitis?
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A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired while in the __________.
A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired while in the __________.
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Why should a phlebotomist avoid using a site with burned skin for venipuncture?
Why should a phlebotomist avoid using a site with burned skin for venipuncture?
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What equipment is required when obtaining a blood specimen from a patient suspected of having mycobacterium tuberculosis infection?
What equipment is required when obtaining a blood specimen from a patient suspected of having mycobacterium tuberculosis infection?
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Wearing a surgical mask is the only additional PPE required for a patient on contact isolation precautions.
Wearing a surgical mask is the only additional PPE required for a patient on contact isolation precautions.
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Match the following organizations with their roles in regulating laboratory hazards:
Match the following organizations with their roles in regulating laboratory hazards:
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What is one key reason for following aseptic techniques during phlebotomy procedures?
What is one key reason for following aseptic techniques during phlebotomy procedures?
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Cleansing skin with sodium hypochlorite is an action included in aseptic technique during venipuncture.
Cleansing skin with sodium hypochlorite is an action included in aseptic technique during venipuncture.
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What should a phlebotomist use to clean visibly soiled hands?
What should a phlebotomist use to clean visibly soiled hands?
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Immediately after a needle stick injury, the employee should clean the site with ______.
Immediately after a needle stick injury, the employee should clean the site with ______.
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Which organization mandates the use of safety features on needles and their immediate disposal in a biohazard container?
Which organization mandates the use of safety features on needles and their immediate disposal in a biohazard container?
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Standard precautions are only applied to secretions that contain blood.
Standard precautions are only applied to secretions that contain blood.
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Match the action with its corresponding requirement after a needle stick injury.
Match the action with its corresponding requirement after a needle stick injury.
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In the event of a large spill involving venous blood, a phlebotomist should ______ the laboratory.
In the event of a large spill involving venous blood, a phlebotomist should ______ the laboratory.
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Which of the following is a common type of nosocomial infection in the United States?
Which of the following is a common type of nosocomial infection in the United States?
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Radiation exposure has long-term effects and is cumulative.
Radiation exposure has long-term effects and is cumulative.
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What is the best defense against HBV infection?
What is the best defense against HBV infection?
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A pathogen is an organism capable of causing __________.
A pathogen is an organism capable of causing __________.
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Which of these is classified as an engineering control according to OSHA BBP standards?
Which of these is classified as an engineering control according to OSHA BBP standards?
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A trash can with burning paper is classed as a Type ___ fire.
A trash can with burning paper is classed as a Type ___ fire.
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Which disease does NOT involve a blood borne pathogen?
Which disease does NOT involve a blood borne pathogen?
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Match the disease with its transmission type:
Match the disease with its transmission type:
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What does the abbreviation 'CHF' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'CHF' stand for?
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The abbreviation 'DOB' stands for 'date of birth'.
The abbreviation 'DOB' stands for 'date of birth'.
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What does 'PTT' stand for in medical terminology?
What does 'PTT' stand for in medical terminology?
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'peri' means _____ in medical terminology.
'peri' means _____ in medical terminology.
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What does 'gtt' refer to in a medical context?
What does 'gtt' refer to in a medical context?
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What does 'cyt' refer to?
What does 'cyt' refer to?
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Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
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The term 'statis' refers to stopping or controlling.
The term 'statis' refers to stopping or controlling.
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The abbreviation NKDA stands for 'no known drug allergies.'
The abbreviation NKDA stands for 'no known drug allergies.'
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What is the meaning of 'hemoglobin'?
What is the meaning of 'hemoglobin'?
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo'?
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The term 'thromb' is associated with ______.
The term 'thromb' is associated with ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does the suffix 'itis' indicate?
What does the suffix 'itis' indicate?
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The term 'poly' means many.
The term 'poly' means many.
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Define the abbreviation FBS.
Define the abbreviation FBS.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1 Review Questions
- National phlebotomists require 12 hours of continuing education per year to renew their license.
- 0.5 hours per month or 6 hours per year of continuing education is needed.
- The study of nonverbal/body language communications is called kinesics.
- HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- The American Certification Agency certifies national phlebotomy licenses.
- Clinical laboratory departments include chemistry, microbiology, and urinalysis. Radiology is not a clinical lab department.
Chapter 2 Review Questions
- An organization that establishes standards for hospitals and healthcare facilities is the American Hospital Association.
- Reducing the liability of exposure to injury is risk management.
- The manual that describes chemical, electrical, and radiation safety in the lab is the Safety Data Sheets.
- Informed consent means the patient understands the procedure and its consequences
- A national organization that develops guidelines and standards for laboratory procedures is the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
- Failure to keep privileged medical information private is a breach of confidentiality or invasion of privacy.
- The phlebotomist's explanation of the procedure before drawing blood is an example of implied consent.
- A physician is the employer of a phlebotomist who injures a patient, and is sued for negligence, this is called respondent superior.
- A medical record serves as a legal document and includes patient treatment information.
Chapter 3 Study Guide Questions
- Quality control logs, standard precautions, and disaster emergency plans are parts of aseptic technique.
- A phlebotomist should wear sterile gloves, a gown, and shoe covers, when there is a possibility of body fluid splashes.
- The appropriate technique after applying antiseptic to a venipuncture site is to allow it to air dry.
- The first step a phlebotomist should take to prevent infection spread is washing hands with antimicrobial soap and water.
- OSHA regulates universal precautions, accuracy of laboratory results, and patient privacy.
- Cleaning up a blood spill on a counter involves sterilization and containment.
- When a patient is unresponsive and not breathing, a phlebotomist should place the patient in a supine position.
- A clinical laboratory should use emailed, called, or faxed reports to report results. In person reporting is acceptable as well.
- A phlebotomist should use a unique identifier when registering a patient, which includes the room number, bed label, or the verbal confirmation of the patient.
- Drawing blood without consent from a patient could lead to charges of negligence or malpractice.
- Using a patient's login password to access their lab results is a breach of confidentiality and is regulated by HIPAA.
- Misidentifying patients, breaching patient confidentiality, or releasing results without permission can lead to liability for the phlebotomist.
- Improper or unskilled care of a patient by a healthcare team member is negligence.
- Restraining a patient against their will to draw blood could lead to patient charges of assault and battery.
- A phlebotomist should identify a patient using a three-part identification system to identify the patient by number.
- When a chemical spill occurs, phlebotomists should refer to the safety data sheets for cleanup procedures.
- A phlebotomist must use a mask, gown, and possibly gloves in a patient room for a patient with active tuberculosis or in a room with contact precautions.
- When a chemical spill occurs, phlebotomists have to follow procedures in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- An accidental needlestick requires immediate cleaning with soap and water and reporting to the supervisor.
- An OSHA-compliant safety practice is using safety features on needles and immediately disposing them in a biohazard container.
Chapter 3 Study Guide – Matching
- There are matching key terms and definitions that should be reviewed and memorized in this book.
Chapter 4 Study Guide – Matching
- There are matching key terms and definitions that should be reviewed and memorized in this book.
Chapter 4 Study Guide – Questions
- Study the questions and answers in this section.
Chapter 5 Study Guides
- The skeletal system supports, protects, and produces blood cells.
- Proximal is closest to the middle of the body.
- Upper extremities include an arm and a hand and a wrist.
- A patient who is lying face down is in a prone position.
- The avascular layer of the skin is the subcutaneous layer.
- Homeostasis is the ability for the body to maintain a stable state.
- The body plane referring to the front is anterior.
- The body plane referring to the back is posterior.
- Metabolism involves all the chemical processes in the body to produce energy.
- The human body contains approximately 206 bones.
- The circulatory system transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
- A patient in a medical emergency is described as unconscious, still, and possibly cyanotic. The appropriate protocol is to assess the patient, perform the head tilt/chin lift maneuver, check the ABCs of airway, breathing, and circulation, and possibly administer CPR as required.
- A list of common terms, abbreviations, and medical procedures is provided.
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Test your knowledge on safety protocols for phlebotomists, including exposure risks, required personal protective equipment, and precautions for various infections. This quiz covers critical practices for maintaining safety and aseptic techniques in the field of phlebotomy.
