1. Phlebotomy may be used to help treat which of the following medical conditions?
A. Polycythemia vera
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Hypertension
D. Anemia
The removal of excess blood volume as seen in polycythemia vera is often treated with
phlebotomy.
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms and etiologies as they apply to each system
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Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.6 Identify common pathology related to each body system
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01.02
NAACLS: 1.6 Describe how laboratory testing is used to assess body functions and disease.
Topic: Phlebotomist’s Role
2. Inpatient facilities where phlebotomists can work include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. physician office laboratories (POL).
B. hospitals.
C. nursing homes.
D. rehabilitation centers.
A doctor's office is not an inpatient facility, even though phlebotomists do sometimes work at
physician office laboratories (POL).
ABHES: 4.f Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings
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Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.P.4 Explain general office policies
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01.03
NAACLS: 1.4 Discuss the roles of the clinical laboratory personnel and their qualifications for these professional positions.
Topic: Healthcare Facilities
3. Routine inspections by which of the following agencies ensure that hospital and reference
laboratories are following standards of performance for laboratory testing and phlebotomy
procedures?
A. CAP
B. CLSI
C. NAACLS
D. NCCLS
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) regularly inspects hospital and reference
laboratories to ensure that they are performing to the standards of the organization.
ABHES: 4.f Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings
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Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.A.3 Recognize the importance of local, state and federal legislation and regulations in the practice setting
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01.06
NAACLS: 1.00 Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.
Topic: Regulatory Agencies
4. Which agency is responsible for hospital accreditation?
A. CLIA
B. TJC
C. NAACLS
D. OSHA
The Joint Commission (TJC), formerly called JCAHO, accredits hospitals.
ABHES: 4.f Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.A.3 Recognize the importance of local, state and federal legislation and regulations in the practice setting
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01.06
NAACLS: 1.00 Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.
Topic: Regulatory Agencies
5. Work-related injuries are reported to which regulatory organization?
A. CDC
B. DOT
C. EPA
D. OSHA
Work-related injuries are reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA).
ABHES: 4.f Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.A.3 Recognize the importance of local, state and federal legislation and regulations in the practice setting
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 01.06
NAACLS: 1.00 Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.
Topic: Regulatory Agencies
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