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When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects child abuse or neglect, which of the following should be the next step to take? Correct Answer: Advise your supervisor privately The principle reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine whether they: Correct An...

Malaria Correct Answer: parasitic infection aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: Correct Answer: analgesics and antipyretics Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? Correct Answer: PRN This unit in the hospital is run by physici...

PPE stands for? Correct Answer: Personal Protective Equipment How do you remove PPE equipment? Correct Answer: 1st - Gloves 2nd - Gown 3rd - Shield Most common complication in Phlebotomy Correct Answer: Hematoma What is the normal life span of RBC's Correct Answer: is 120 days T...

SOAP Correct Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan Empathy Correct Answer: Having an understanding and compassion for what the patient may be experiencing. This a good characteristic to have in order to relate to your patients. Coinsurance Correct Answer: a set percentage of c...

Lavender-stopper tubes are most commonly used to collect Correct Answer: Hematology tests Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following tests? Correct Answer: Lytes Which of the following additives can be found in a royal-blue topped collection tube? Correct Answer: ...

Digoxin (Digitalis) used to Correct Answer: treat atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. It increases the force of the heart's contractions and slows the heart rate. When a patient is taking digoxin they are instructed to take their pulse regularly. Nitroglycerin used for Correct Ans...

Gastro means Correct Answer: stomach Waveforms may be displayed on a screen called Correct Answer: oscilloscope The breastbone is referred to as Correct Answer: sternum What are the three layers of the heart? Correct Answer: epicardium, myocardium, endocardium The use of non-invasive...

Blood in the urine is called: Correct Answer: hematuria When the examiner uses the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system, the examiner is using which of the following principles? Correct Answer: Palpation Standards of what's right and wrong is called: Correct An...

1) Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty? A. Collecting blood specimens B. Performing laboratory computer operations C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory Correct Answer: 1. C - In the case of intravenous drugs, most cases require a licens...

Plasma Correct Answer: The liquid portion of the blood in its anticoagulated (or unclotted) state, accounts for 55 to 65 percent of the blood volume Serum Correct Answer: The liquid portion of the blood that remains after the blood has coagulated Red blood cells Correct Answer: Also referre...

A contracts with third party payer and accepts whatever the plan pays for procedures or services performed. Correct Answer: Participating provider An insurance claims begins when: Correct Answer: The patient contracts a healthcare provider's office and schedules an appointment Family member...

Ethics Correct Answer: Conforming to moral standards of right behavior or a rule of conduct The main purpose of PPE is to: Correct Answer: provide employee a barrier against infection Which of these laws protects you from exposure to blood borne pathogens and other body fluids in the work pl...

What is the space inside the skull that houses the brain? Select one: a. Nasal cavity b. Cranial cavity c. Thoracic cavity d. Orbital cavity Correct Answer: b. Cranial cavity A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: Select one: a. Felony b. Mitig...

Which organization developed the guidelines for universal precautions? Select one: a. CLIA b. OSHA c. CDC d. EPA e. FDA Correct Answer: c. CDC According to OSHA, medical personnel must wear PPE (personal protective equipment) when they have contact with: Select one: a. sweat b. blood c...

Which of the following terms is used to indicate a heart rate below 60 beats per minute? Select one: a. irregular b. diastolic c. tachycardia d. bradycardia e. hypertensive Correct Answer: d. bradycardia When a strong antigen invades the body, which type of immunity will develop? Select o...

Ethics Correct Answer: Ethics is the knowledge of what is right conduct versus what is wrong conduct. There are also choices involved in ethics which may have more to do with morals. Ethical behavior is never prejudiced or biased. For example, you may have to make a choice regarding a co-worker or ...

what is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the apothecary system? Correct Answer: grain how many mls. are in a teaspoon? Correct Answer: 5 mls, 5 cc how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Correct Answer: 3 how many pounds in a kg? Correct Answer: 2.2 lbs. there are how many tab...

how many mls. are in a teaspoon? Correct Answer: 5 mls, 5 cc how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Correct Answer: 3 how many pounds in a kg? Correct Answer: 2.2 lbs. there are how many tablespoons in a cup? Correct Answer: 16 what is the most common route of administration of nitrogly...