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ch 4 which of the following is designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in health care facilities? |
standard precautions |
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which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communiable |
CDC (center for disease control and prevention) |
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an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that requires employers to provide measures that will protect workers exposed to biological hazards? |
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) |
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If an accident such as a needlestick occurs, the injured health care worker should immediately |
cleanse the area with isopropyl alcohol and apply an adhesive bandage |
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about how many patients acquire a nosocomial infection annually? |
1.75 to 3 million |
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Which of the following is a commonly identified pathogenic agent that affects the skin? |
Herpes virus |
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Which of the following would require airborne precautions? |
measles |
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Which of the following would require contact precautions? |
scabies |
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Which of the following is a commonly identified causative agent of nosocomial infections in the nursery unit? |
Escherichia coli |
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Reverse isolation is commonly used for patients who have: |
immunodeficiency disorder |
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a commonly identified pathogenic microorganisms that causes health care associated skin infections? |
candida albicans |
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antiseptics for skin include |
iodine |
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a chemical that should be used to disinfect tourniquets and items contaminated with blood |
1:10 dilution of chlorine bleach |
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the HICPAC transmission-based precautions include: |
airborne, droplet, and contact |
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a chemical compound that is an antiseptic for skin |
hexylresorcinol |
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the proper sequence for removal of isolation apparel after blood collection in an isolation room: |
gloves, gown, mask |
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in the "chain of infection," the reservoir is |
the patient who is carrying the pathogen |
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in health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite? |
laboratory coat |
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the most important procedure in the prevention of disease transmission in health care institutions? |
handwashing |
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in the process of preparing to enter a patient's isolation room, what would occur first? |
donning mask |
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which of the following is a factor that increase a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection? |
drug use |
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a vector in transmitting infectious diseases |
mites |
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babies whose mothers have which of the following problems must be isolated from other infants? |
genital herpes |
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a health care acquired infection occurs when: |
the chain of infection is complete |
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disinfectants are: |
chemicals that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms
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ch 3 Failure to act or perform duties according to the standard of care for phlebotomy is: |
negligence |
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In legal cases, "what is a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances" refers to: |
standard of care |
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when a phlebotomist gives aid during an emergency, he or she is usually protected through: |
implied consent |
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before a patient's laboratory test results can legally be released to another physician or health care facility, the patient must |
provide his or her informed consent |
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the standard of care presently used in phlebotomy malpractice legal cases involving health care providers is based on the conduct of the average phlebotomist in which area? |
national community |
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the fedieral law enacted that regulates the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing (includng phlebotomy procedures) by creating a uniform set of provisions governing all clinical laboratories is referred to as |
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) |
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a young boy who refused to have blood collected from his arm was locked in a room by a health care worker and was forced to have the blood collection. this is an example of: |
assault and battery
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which of the following agencies administers CLIA |
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) |
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which of the following brances of governmet writes laws that are called statutes? |
legislative brance |
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which of the following best describes the moral issues or problems that have resulted because of modern medicine, clinical research and/or technology? |
bioethics |
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the legal term for improper or unskillful care of a patient by a member of health care team or any professional misconduct, unreasonable lack of skill, or infidelity in professional or judiciary duties is: |
malpractice |
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CLIA is enforced by the |
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) |
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which federal law states that a laboratory with moderately complex or highly complex testing must have written policies and procedures for specimen collection and labeling? |
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) |
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Who has recognized rights for patients in health care organizations through "The Patient Care Partnership"? |
AHA (American Heart Association) |
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Under which of the following concepts are the supervisors and directors of laboratories held liable for the negligent actions of their employees? |
respondeat superior |
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Examination of witnesses before a trial is referred to as |
discovery |
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In a malpractice lawsuit, the first statement of a case to be filed is by the |
plaintiff |
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Which of the following is the best example of setting the standard of care for blood collection? |
The Joint Commission |
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A large number of negligence health care lawsuit cases arise out of the violation of: |
violation of patient confidentiality |
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A phlebotomist who routinely collects blood specimens from homebound patients should obtain information on the state's law regarding |
patient's confidentiality and HIV status |
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Which of the following legal concepts refers to the voluntary permission by a patient to allow touching, examination, and/or treatment by health care providers? |
informed consent |
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Professional negligence in blood collection is the same as |
malpractice |
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a consent document to collect blood for research purposes from patients is established through |
IRBs (institutional review boards) at institutions |
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Blood collection from patients and other individuals for research purposes is regulated through the |
National Research Act |
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A national organization that develops guidelines and safety measures and sets national standards specifically for laboratory procedures is |
The Joint Commission |
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Ch 1. The term used to describe patients, other individual, groups, or organizations that have an interest in or are influenced by the quality of care in a health care organization are called customers or |
stakeholders |
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A patient who is hospitalized is an |
inpatient |
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CMS is an abbreviation for |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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Health care procedures that are provided to a patient in the comfort of their own home are called |
home health care services |
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The organization that develops international standards for the health care industry is the |
ISO (International Organization of Standardization |
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Laboratory tests provided to individual consumers on request are refereed to as |
DAT/DTC |
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A physician's office is an example of an ______________ or outpatient setting |
ambulatory |
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A specialist who performs laboratory tests and usually has a 2-year old associate degree is called a |
Clinical Laboratory Tech CLT (or Medical LT [MLT]) |
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The department that provides special diets for patients is called |
Nutritionist and Dietitians |
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A physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the tissues that produce hormones is |
Endocrinologist |
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Ch 2 In a health care setting, the phone should be answered after no more that |
2 rings |
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The writing system composed of raised-dot patterns and used by sightless individuals is called |
braille |
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Email documents are considered ___________ document and are admissible evidence in court cases |
legal |
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Health care workers are required to report laboratory __________or panic values to a physician |
critical |
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A USB is a standardized _______ device for a computer |
interface |
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A ______ suary is the plan for diet, treatment, or monitoring once a patient leaves the hospital |
discharge |
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Documentation in a clinical/medical record provides _____ that an action was performed |
proof |
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Clinical documents must be kept private and |
confidential |
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A series of light and dark bands used for identity purposes on armbands in some hospitals is called a |
barcode |
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The ______________ manual typically details worker and patient precautions and procedures related to hand hygiene, and reducing the spread of infections |
infection control |
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Ch 5 & 6 Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and gout are conditions of which body system? |
skeletal |
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The periosteum does which of the following? |
contains blood vessels to transport blood from inside the bone to outer layers |
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Hormones are produced in which of the following body systems? |
endocrine |
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If a normal person breathes in, the oxygen travels through air passages to the lungs. Which of the following takes place? |
Oxygen (O2) is exchanged for carbon dioxide (CO2). |
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According to the hazard labeling system developed by NFPA, the yellow quadrant of the diamond indicates a(n): |
instability hazard |
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How many lobes do normal human lungs have? |
5 |
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The first step in giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is to: |
determine whether the victim is conscious by gently tapping the shoulders of the victim and speaking loudly, "Are you okay?" |
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ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases, hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation ESRD stand for? |
end-stage renal disease |
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Muscular dystrophy is a condition characterized by: |
gradual wasting/weakened muscles |
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If a phlebotomist is collecting blood specimens from a patient in the nuclear medicine department, he or she needs to be: |
wearing a dosimeter badge |
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A dosimeter badge is required in health care facilities for: |
radiation safety |
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If a health care provider has a chemical spilled on him or her, he or she should immediately: |
rinse the area with water |
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Which of the following should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully conscious? |
give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated |
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In the hazardous labeling system developed by the NFPA, the blue quadrant of the diamond indicates a: |
health hazard |
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Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicals that is frequently used in health care facilities? |
NFPA |
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The HazCom standard requires chemical manufacturers to supply: |
MSDSs |
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As CO2 levels increase in the blood, the blood pH: |
MSDSs |
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As CO2 levels increase in the blood, the blood pH: |
decreases (becomes more acidic) |
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After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97% of it combines with: |
hemoglobin |
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Class C fires are: |
electrical fires |
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Protective layers around the brain and spinal cord that contain spinal fluid are called: |
meninges |
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What are the major principles of self-protection from radiation exposure? |
time, distance, and shielding |
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If a health care provider hears a fire alarm as she or he is collecting blood from a patient, she or he should not: |
run |
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MSDS stands for: |
material safety data sheet |
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An XX pair of chromosomes means that the fetus will be a: |
baby girl |
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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: |
shut off the electrical power |
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CPR stands for: |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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If a phlebotomist is exposed accidentally to a chemical spill on the floor, he or she should quickly go to which department for a chemical spill cleanup kit? |
clinical chemistry |
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If a health care provider is in an area of the health care facility where a fire starts, she or he should first: |
pull the lever in the fire alarm box |
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The term ventral refers to which part of the body? |
front |
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High exposures of radioactivity have been shown to lead to: |
leukemia |
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The abbreviation RACE is used in: |
fire emergencies |
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The body cavity that houses the lungs is called the: |
thoracic cavity |
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Which of the following is needed for cleanup of a chemical spill? |
rubber gloves |
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Tuberculosis is generally considered a disease of which of the following body systems? |
respiratory |
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Protection is the primary function of which of the following systems? |
integumentary |
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The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to: |
apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site |
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How many times per minute does the average person inhale and exhale? |
15 |
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A degenerative disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by hand tremors, loss of facial expression, and a shuffling walk is called: |
Parkinson's disease |
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If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the first step to perform is: |
pull the pin off of the extinguisher |
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Which structure governs the functions of the individual cell, such as growth, repair, reproduction, and metabolism? |
nucleus |
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Chemicals that are defined as "explosive flammables" must be stored: |
in an explosion-proof or fireproof room or cabinet |
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An XY pair of chromosomes means that the fetus will be a: |
baby boy |
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The "tail" of a sperm cell that enables it to move toward the ovum is the: |
flagellum |
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Dermatitis is an inflammation of the: |
dermal layers of skin |
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When a person breathes out, which of the following normally takes place? |
CO2 is expelled. |
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SDSs are required by the: |
Global Harmonization System |
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A test request for O & P refers to: |
an evaluation for parasites |
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The health care provider is most likely to encounter which of the following hazards upon entering the nuclear medicine department to obtain a blood specimen from a patient? |
radiation hazard |
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The vertebral canal has several regions called: |
cervical, thoracic, lumbar |
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Specialized cells of the nervous system are: |
neurons |