Deck 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy

Question 1

Which of the following is not a duty that may be performed by the routine phlebotomist?

A) Specimen processing
B) Intramuscular injections
C) Bleeding time measurement
D) Collecting donor blood

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following medical personnel may perform venipuncture?

A) Doctors
B) Medical assistants
C) Phlebotomists
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In the modern laboratory or medical setting,the phlebotomist must be aware of all of the following,EXCEPT:

A) the patient's diet
B) medications taken by the patient
C) the patient's previous medical/surgical history
D) specimen requirements

Answer 3

C

Question 4

With additional training,phlebotomists may be crosstrained to become a multiskilled patient care professional capable of performing:

A) electrocardiograms
B) simple laboratory tests
C) certain nursing functions (such as blood pressure reading)
D) all of the above

Question 5

Certification differs from licensure in that:

A) Certification is a recognition of credentials that results from passing an examination demonstrating knowledge,while licensure is a governmental requirement that is needed to perform the duties of a phlebotomist.
B) Licensure is recognition of credentials that results from passing an examination demonstrating knowledge,while certification is a governmental requirement that is needed to perform the duties of a phlebotomist.
C) Licensure is required for a phlebotomist to gain certification.
D) There is essentially no difference between certification and licensure.