Phlebotomy Chapter 1

Phlebotomy is used as a therapeutic treatment for:

• diabetes
• hypothyroidism
• phlebitis
• polycythemia

The primary duty of a phlebotomist?<br />

• access all specimens
• Collect blood specimens
• document the workload
• perform clerical duties

Which of the following is an ancient bloodletting instrument has a counterpart in a modern-day bleeding device?

• bleeding bowl
• cup
• fleam
• syringe

Which of the following is a confirming response to a patient?

• "I am on a tight schedule right now"
• "I do not know what you mean"
• I have no idea how long it will take
• I understand how you must be feeling

A patient loses trust in a phlebotomists when they

• brushes off the patient's concerns
• conveys understanding
• looks like a professional
• makes good eye contact

Which of the following situations allows patients to feel in control?

• agreeing with patients that it is their right to refuse a blood draw
• informing patients that you are going to collect a blood sample
• insisting that patients cooperate and let you draw needed samples
• telling patients they are not to eat or drink anything during a test<br />

Which laboratory department performs tests to identify abnormalities of the blood and bloodforming tissues?

• chemistry
• hematology
• microbiology
• urinalysis

The phlebotomist is asked to collect a specimen from a patient in the nephrology department. A patient in this department is most likely being treated for a disorder of the:<br />

• Joints
• Brain
• Kidneys
• Nose

Which of the following tests is performed in the coagulation department?

• BUN
• CBC
• D-dimer
• glucose

The medical specialty treats patients with tumors?

• Geriatrics
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics