CHAPTERS 1-5 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
RIGHT SOLUTIONS .
Phlebotomy - Correct Answer -also called venipuncture
drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut or puncture to obtain a sample
for analysis and diagnosis
Explain a pending dramatic episode - Correct Answer -fainting aka vaso vagal syncope or syncope
episode, nausea, vomit also known as emesis, seizure
What is HIPAA and it's role? - Correct Answer -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
requires providers to get written permission before disclosing healthcare information to anyone
outside the provider team
What is PHI and it's role? - Correct Answer -protected health information is any individually
identifiable health information that is transmitted or stored electronically
may include: treatments, test results, medications, procedures, appointment times and dates
true or false: about 50% of communication is nonverbal - Correct Answer -false. 80% of
communication is nonverbal
body language and facial expression will show the sender or receiver the perceived meaning of the
conversation
What is TJC and it's role? - Correct Answer -the joint commission brings quality assurance reviews
and was formed to solely look out for patients and establish standards and practices of operations in
all healthcare settings
mission: improve healthcare offerings to public
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, point of care testing, alternate site testing, near patient testing
What is CLSI and it's role? - Correct Answer -Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
develops standards using representatives taken directly from the fields they oversee
mission: to develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide
what are 9 examples of illegal and unethical behavior in a healthcare setting the book gives - Correct
Answer -negligence
assault
battery
slander
libel
duty of care
breach of duty
malpractice
tort
Describe an informed consent - Correct Answer -Alert and Orientated x4 patient gives voluntary
permission for medical procedure after receiving adequate information about the risk of the
procedure's methods and consequences
Describe an expressed consent - Correct Answer -permission is given by the patient verbally or in
writing for a procedure
Describe an implied consent - Correct Answer -assumed
the patient's actions permit the procedure without verbal or written consent
ex patient holding out arm when told they need blood drawn
explain what harassment can look like in a work place - Correct Answer -ANY persistent or offensive
conduct
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