ASCP PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS #12
Disinfectants are: - correct answer chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic
microorganisms
Babies whose mothers have which of the following problems must be isolated from
other infants? - correct answer genital herpes
Which of the following is a vector in transmitting infectious diseases? - correct answer
mites
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic microorganism that causes
health care associated skin infections? - correct answer candida albicans
Which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various
diseases especially those that are communicable? - correct answer cdc
Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic agent that affects the skin? -
correct answer herpes virus
Reverse isolation is commonly used for patients who have: - correct answer
immunodeficiency disorders
Which of the following is a commonly identified causative agent of nosocomial infections
in the nursery unit? - correct answer escherichia coli
Which of the following chemical compounds is an antiseptic for skin? - correct answer
hexylresorcinol
A phlebotomist had to avoid contact with patients for 24 hours after being started on an
appropriate antibiotic and appearing symptom free. What type of infection could he or
she have acquired for the above work limitations to apply? - correct answer strep throat
(group a)
The hicpac transmission based precautions include: - correct answer airborne, droplet,
and contact
About how many patients acquire a nosocomial infection annually? - correct answer
1.75 to 3 million
A health care acquired infection occurs when: - correct answer the chain of infection is
complete
In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite? - correct answer
phlebotomy tray
, Which of the following is a factor that increases a host's susceptibility in the chain of
infection? - correct answer drug use
Antiseptics for skin include: - correct answer iodine
If an electrical accident occurs involving electrical shock to an employee or a patient,
the first thing that the health care provider should do is: - correct answer shut off the
electrical power
What the major principles of self protection from radiation exposure? - correct answer
time, distance, and shielding
The first step in giving mouth to mouth resuscitation is to: - correct answer determine
whether the victim is conscious by gently tapping the shoulders of the victim and
speaking loudly, "are you okay?"
If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the first step to
perform is: - correct answer pull the pin off of the extinguisher
If a phlebotomist is collecting blood specimens from a patient in the nuclear medicine
department he or she needs to be: - correct answer wearing a dosimeter badge
Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicals that is
frequently used in health care facilities? - correct answer nfpa
The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to: - correct answer apply pressure
directly over the wound or venipuncture site
Chemicals that are defined as "explosive flammables" must be stored: - correct answer
in an explosion proof or fireproof room or cabinet
Which of the following should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully
conscious? - correct answer give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated
Class c fires are: - correct answer electrical fires
Msdss must be supplied to employees according to the: - correct answer hazard
communication standard (29 cfr 1910.1200)
How many lobes do normal human lungs have? - correct answer 5
After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97%
of it combines with? - correct answer hemoglobin
The term ventral refers to which part of the body? - correct answer front
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