Question 1

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 regulates which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy of health information 
B)  Health insurance transfers on changing jobs 
C)  Informing patients of intended procedures 
D)  Phlebotomy training A

Question 2

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back at least 3500 years. 
B)  Phlebotomy is a new profession arising during World War II. 
C)  Phlebotomists today draw blood from patients for the same reasons as ancient phlebotomists. 
D)  Phlebotomy equipment has not changed since the original phlebotomists. A

Question 3

What is the first step in routine blood collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select and prepare the site of collection. 
B)  Label the sample tubes. 
C)  Choose the appropriate equipment for collecting the sample. 
D)  Correctly and positively identify the patient. D

Question 4

The term informed consent means:

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the treatment is performed. 
B)  A patient must inform the physicians concerning what procedures they need. 
C)  A nurse informed by the phlebotomist can overrule a patient's refusal. 
D)  As long as the patient is informed, he or she cannot refuse a treatment.

Question 5

What does the term phlebotomy actually mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Removal of a vein 
B)  Incision of a vein 
C)  Testing of blood 
D)  Withdrawal of red blood cells

Question 6

You have entered a patient's room and explained that you need to draw blood, and the patient repeatedly refuses. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempt to draw it anyhow because the physician ordered the test. 
B)  Call for another phlebotomist to help you convince the patient. 
C)  Take the request form back to the laboratory after you have finished drawing your other patients. 
D)  Notify the patient's physician according to the institution's written policies.

Question 7

What state has led the way in state regulation of phlebotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Nevada 
C)  Oklahoma 
D)  Texas

Question 8

Which of the following acronyms is not a certification agency for phlebotomists?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASCP 
B)  ASPT 
C)  AMT 
D)  NAACLS

Question 9

Which of the following terms is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accreditation 
B)  Approval 
C)  Certification 
D)  Standardization

Question 10

A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Informed consent 
C)  Legality 
D)  Privacy

Exam 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy