Chapter 1

What year was (HIPAA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act founded: A. 1996 В. 1998 С. 2005 D. 1999

A. 1996

What does hematology mean: A. A department in the lab that performs tests to identify diseases associated with blood and blood-forming tissues B. A department in the pharmacy that performs test on blood specimens C.A department in the x ray D. A department in the lab that performs test on serum and plasma

A. A department in the lab that performs tests to identify diseases associated with blood and blood-forming tissues

The Patient Care Partnership (AHA 2003) guarantees the patient all of the following EXCEPT? A. A private room B. A right of refusal C. The right of privacy D. The right of billing information

A. A private room

On what date will your license need to be renewed each year? A. June 29th B. June 30th C. July 29th D. July 30th

A. June 29th

HIPAA security rule protects: A. EPHI (electronic) B. Oral PHI C. Written PHI D. All PHI

D. All PHI

Which of the following is protected health information under the HIPAA privacy rule? A. The patients address B. The patients name C. The patients date of birth D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Some duties and responsibilities of a phlebotomist are: A. Collecting venipuncture and capillary specimens for testing B. Comply with safety rules, policies and guidelines for the department and institution C. Train new technicians and students in their duties and responsibilities D. All the above

D. All the above

One way a phlebotomist demonstrates ethical conduct towards a patient is by: A. Suggestinga different doctor B. Discussing the patient's disease with them C. Suggesting a different form of treatment D. Following infection control procedures correctly

D. Following infection control procedures correctly

Which of the following is NOT a phlebotomist duty? A. Collecting blood specimens B. Performing laboratory computer operations C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory

Starting intravenous (IV) lines

What Certification Agency is certifying you for your National Phlebotomy license? A. American Society for Clinical Pathology B. American Certification Agency C. National Center for Competency testing D. None of above

B. American Certification Agency

What does HIPAA stand for? A. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act C. Health Insurance Port and Accountability Act D. Health Insurance Portability and Accident Act

B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What is the meaning of "STAT" labs? A. As soon as possible B. Immediately C. As needed D. Tomorrow

B. Immediately

The study of nonverbal/ body language communications is called: A. Kinesics slip B. Kinesics C. Body Language D. Traditions

B. Kinesics

Which hospital department would coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring? A. Nuclear medicine B. Pharmacy C. Respiratory therapy D. Physical therapy

B. Pharmacy

A person who is trained in all aspects of blood collection, specimen handling and processing is known as a: A. Medical technologist B. Phlebotomist C. Medical laboratory technician D. Pathologist

B. Phlebotomist

All the following are clinical laboratory departments EXCEPT? A. Chemistry B. Radiology C. Microbiology D. Urinalysis

B. Radiology

Which of the following is not correct about HIPPA Privacy act? A. It imposes new restrictions on the use of personal health information B. Compliance date in April 2005 C. It gives patients greater access to their medical records D. It gives patients greater protection of their medical records

B. The compliance date is April 2005

How many continued education hours does a national phlebotomist need to renew his/her license per year? A. I hour B. 4 hours C. 0.5 hours per month/ 6 per year D. 0.6 hours per month/ 7 per year

C. 0.5 hours per month/ 6 per year

The minimal educational requirement recommended by several organizations for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) is: A. High school diploma B. Master's degree C. Associate degree D. Bachelor degree

C. Associate degree

How often do I have to renew my phlebotomy license? A. Every 2 years B. Every 5 years C. First timel year, then every two years D. Never

C. First time 1 year, then every two years

Early equipment used for bloodletting included all the following except the: A. Lancet B. Fleam C. Hemostat D. Leech

C. Hemostat

Which of the following is an example of unprofessional behavior by a phlebotomist? A. Attending continuing education seminars B. Becoming certified in phlebotomy C. Refusing to draw a HIV positive patient D. Treating the patient with respect

C. Refusing to draw a HIV positive patient