Question 1

With additional training,phlebotomists may be crosstrained to become a multiskilled patient care professional capable of performing:

Accepted Answer

A)   electrocardiograms
B)   simple laboratory tests
C)   certain nursing functions (such as blood pressure reading) 
D)   all of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Specimen processing
B)   Intramuscular injections
C)   Bleeding time measurement
D)   Collecting donor blood B

Question 3

Certification differs from licensure in that:

Accepted Answer

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.
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. A

Question 4

Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doctors
B)   Medical assistants
C)   Phlebotomists
D)   All of the above

Question 5

In the modern laboratory or medical setting,the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient's diet
B)   medications taken by the patient
C)   the patient's previous medical/surgical history
D)   specimen requirements

Exam 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy

With additional training,phlebotomists may be crosstrained to become a multiskilled patient care professional capable of performing:

Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?

Certification differs from licensure in that:

Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?

In the modern laboratory or medical setting,the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the following,EXCEPT: