Phlebotomy Unit 1

Which of the following is NOT a method of performing phlebotomy?

• Butterfly method

• Syringe method

• Vacuum tube method

• Lancet method

Which of the following is an OSHA Standard violation?

• Applying the tourniquet 1 inch above the ben in the elbow

• Using a small gauge needle to collect the specimen

• Not labeling the blood tube

• Removing the plastic holder from the needle for reuse

What is the preferred method of collection for children under 1 year old, and adults whose veins are inaccessible?

• Straight Needle
• Capillary Collection
• Butterfly System
• Venipuncture

What is the study of blood

• nephrology

• hematology

• neurology

• opthamology

A phlebotomist who is responding appropriately to cultural diversity will:

• speak in the patient's native language
  speak in the patient's native language
• be able to stereotype patients
• be sensitive to the patient's reactions
• quickly examine the patient's arm

Effective communication includes:

• verbal
• nonverbal
  nonverbal
• listening
• all of the above

All of the following are barriers to verbal communication EXCEPT:

• hand signals
• hearing impairment
• using medical jargon
• non-English-speaking patient

The first thing you do when you walk in the patients room is...

• Introduce yourself
• Gather your supplies
• Identify patient
• Check Requisition

The phlebotomist has a legal responsibility to do which of the following?

• Maintain integrity of doctor/patient relationship
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Follow the standard of care
• All of the Above

Inpatient facilities where phlebotomists can work include all of the following except:

• hospitals

• nursing home

• physician office laboratories (POL)

• rehabilitation centers