The sum of all the chemical processes occuring in cells in order to use energy is called?

a. metabolism

b. homeostasis

c. hemostasis

d. coagulation

After performing the ABG, check the pulse:

a. distal to the puncture site

b. in the ulnar artery

c. medial to the puncture site

d. proximal to the puncture site

Which of the following meets the revised OSHA definition of a sharp with engineered sharps injury protection?

a. puncture resistant sharps container

b. self-sheathing needle

c. HBV vaccination

d. tube holder which ejects the used needle

Which of the following is a hematology test?

a. glucose

b. CBC

c. Culture and Sensitivity

d. Type and Cross Match

You have already drawn a serium potassium level on a patient. The doctor ask you to add a vitamin B12 level as you are leaving the patients room. What should you do?

a. apologize to the patient and draw another tube

b. come back later to draw the vitami

The smallest blood vessels in the body where gas exchanges takes place are called?

a. capillaries

b. venules

c. arterioles

d. bronchioles

why should the thumb not be used to palpate for an artery?

a. it is too calloused

b. it contain contains a pulse

c. it is too large

d. it is not sensitive enough

Which of the following is protected health information under the HIPPA Privacy Rule?

a. the patient's address

b. the patient's name

c. the patients birth date

d.all of the above

Which of the following would prevent the phlebotomist from using the arm for a venipuncture?

a. patient is a diabetic

b. patient has a fistula

c. patient has decreased platelets

d. patient has a pacemaker

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is a management commitment to improve healthcare structures, processes, outcomes and satisfaction, whereas Quality Control (QC) monitors only?

a structures

b. outcomes

c. processes

d. satisfaction

The body organ targeted by HBV is:

a. brain

b. heart

c. liver

d. lungs

The minimum amount of time that pressure must be applied to the site of an arterial puncture is:

a. 2 minutes

b. 5 minutes

c. 10 minutes

d. 15 minutes

Improper or unskilled care of a patient by a member of the healthcare team is called:

a. battery

b. negligence

c. malpractice

d. felony

CLSI/NCCLS recommends that the tourniquet be released after no more than:

a. 3 minutes

b. 1 minute

c. 2 minutes

d. until draw if finished

CDC and HICPAC recommendation allow the use of alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners in place of hand-washing as long as:

a. gloves were worn during the prior activity

b. there is no visible blood or other organic material present

c. hands are first c

The ability of the body to maintain all systems in a steady state is called:

a. homeostasis

b. metabolism

c. hemostatis

d. coagulation

A patient used a cold medicine containing aspirin 3 days prior to having an IVY bleeding time performed. What will be the effect on the test results?

a. no effect

b. bleeding time will be decreased

c. bleeding time will be increased

d. bleeding time w

A healthcare worker draws an outpatient without wearing gloves and recaps the needle. The outpatient displays a badge and fines the laboratory. the outpatient is an employee of what government agency?

a. JCAHO

b. OSHA

c. CDC

d. FDA

Which test may be affected most of the patient is not fasting?

a. blood culture and thyroid profile

b. CBC and prothrombin time

c. glucose and triglycerides

d. billirubin and cardiac enzyme

If a healthcare worker discovers a fire, all of the following should be done EXCEPT:

a. rescue patients in immediate danger

b. use an appropriate fire extinguisher

c. pull the fire alarm

d. evacuate using the closest elevator

The primary function of platelets are:

a. stoppage of bleeding

b. body defense

c. regulation of body temperature

d. transportation of nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with arterial punctures?

a. arteriospasm

b. hemoconcentration

c. hematoma

d. thrombus

All of the following statements are correct about a medical record EXCEPT:

a. it can be used as alega defense

b. it is a record of patient treatment

c. it is a public record

d. it documents communication between the physician and the healthcare team

Which evacuated tube must be filled to the correct level in order to maintain 9:1 ratio of blood to anticoagulant?

a. green

b. red

c. lavender

d. light blue

Radiation exposure:

a. wears off after 24 hours

b. is not cumulative

c. is cumulative

d. has no long term effect