Phlebotomy Quiz

What is the primary method of blood collection in phlebotomy?

• Intramuscular injection

• Capillary puncture

• Arterial puncture

• Venipuncture

What does the acronym NAACLS stand for in the context of phlebotomy education?

• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• National Association for Accreditation of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• National Association of Phlebotomy Certification

• National Association of Allied Health Education Programs

What is the purpose of continuing education units (CEUs) in phlebotomy?

• To fulfill patient care requirements

• To obtain a phlebotomy license

• To update knowledge

• To become a certified phlebotomist

What is the cornerstone of patient care in the context of phlebotomy?

• Professionalism

• Respect

• Trust

• Empathy

What does HIPAA stand for in the context of patient care?

• Healthcare Information Privacy and Access Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Healthcare Information Protection and Assurance Act

• Hospital Information Privacy and Access Act

What is the main role of a phlebotomist in the clinical lab setting?

• Collection of blood samples

• Public relations

• Analyzing blood samples

• Patient care

What is the purpose of venesection in ancient Egypt?

• To cleanse the body of impurities

• To remove excess substances from the body

• To bring the body back into balance

• All of the above

What is the purpose of cupping in ancient medical practices?

• To remove excess substances from the body

• To cleanse the body of impurities

• To bring the body back into balance

• All of the above

What is the purpose of bloodletting in ancient medical practices?

• All of the above

• To remove excess substances from the body

• To cleanse the body of impurities

• To bring the body back into balance

What is the role of a tourniquet in phlebotomy?

• To stop the flow of blood

• To make the vein more visible

• To prevent infection

• To reduce pain