ASCP Phlebotomy Exam (Answered) With
Complete Verified Solution 2023/2024
A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would
most likely be admitted to the:
neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or an emotional disorder would most likely be
admitted to the:
psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely be
admitted to the:
obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly
population is called:
geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and
tissue diseases is:
rheumatology
the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of
the eye is:
ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the ear, nose, and throat is:
otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal
system for both sexes is:
urology
The Public Health Service's responsibilities is to:
administer programs for control of disease
Health care provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that
furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death
IDS (Integrated healthcare Delivery Systems)
*developed to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining patient satisfaction by directing
the patient to the right provider for the right care
Independent groups of physicians that negotiate contracts with employers for
healthcare services at discounted rates for exchange for a guaranteed number of
patients
PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
Deals with the protection of the nation's mental and physical health
PHS (U.S. Public Health Service)
Coding system for patients seen in the ambulatory setting and for physician
billing
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
,It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager or gatekeeper in
managed care to:
know the patient's financial capabilities;
*they DO advise the patient on healthcare needs, coordinate responses to those needs,
and identify available resources for treatment.
A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families
understand their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility can be
found in:
the Patient Care Partnership brochure
Managed care organizations control costs by:
detecting risk factors early
Managed care
a generic term for a payment system that manages costs and quality by encouraging
healthy lifestyles, detecting risk factors, and offering patient education
Patient Care Partnership:
what to expect during your hospital stay:
high-quality hospital care, a safe and clean environment, involvement in your care,
protection of your privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with your billing
claims
The term third-party payer is used to describe:
health insurance plans
A classification system that is used to determine payment to hospitals for
outpatient sevices
APC (Ambulatory Patient Classification)
acid-fast bacillus culture
*AFB
green top, isolator, or sst
special cleansing
microbiology
isolate and identify nycobacteria
acid phosphatase
*Acid p'tase
sst
centrifuge/transport frozen
chemistry
cancer of the prostate
alanine aminotransferase
*ALT
sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
evaluate hepatic disease
alcohol
*ETOH
grey
special cleansing/chain of custody
, chemistry
intoxication
aldosterone
red top
centrifuge/draw upright 1/2 hr after patient sits up
chemistry
overproduction of this hormone
alkaline phosphatase
*ALP
sst
centrifuge/8-12 hr fasting required
chemistry
liver function
enzyme that functions in the mineralization of bone
alpha-fetoprotein
*AFP
sst
avoid hemolysis/amniotic fluid ok
chemistry
fetal abnormalities/adult hepatic carcinomas
aluminum
*Al
royal blue/no additive
special cleaning
chemistry
trace metal contamination/dialysis complication
ammonia
*NH3
lavender top
**ICE SLURRY/centrifuge
chemistry
evaluate liver function/high levels lead to hepatic encaphalopathy
amylase
sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
acute pancreatitis
antibody screen
*Coombs test, indirect
lavender tube
special ID procedure
immunohematology/blood bank
identifies atypical antibodies
antinuclear antibodies (screen and titer)
*ANA
Complete Verified Solution 2023/2024
A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would
most likely be admitted to the:
neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or an emotional disorder would most likely be
admitted to the:
psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely be
admitted to the:
obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the elderly
population is called:
geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and
tissue diseases is:
rheumatology
the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of
the eye is:
ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the ear, nose, and throat is:
otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal
system for both sexes is:
urology
The Public Health Service's responsibilities is to:
administer programs for control of disease
Health care provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that
furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death
IDS (Integrated healthcare Delivery Systems)
*developed to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining patient satisfaction by directing
the patient to the right provider for the right care
Independent groups of physicians that negotiate contracts with employers for
healthcare services at discounted rates for exchange for a guaranteed number of
patients
PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
Deals with the protection of the nation's mental and physical health
PHS (U.S. Public Health Service)
Coding system for patients seen in the ambulatory setting and for physician
billing
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
,It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager or gatekeeper in
managed care to:
know the patient's financial capabilities;
*they DO advise the patient on healthcare needs, coordinate responses to those needs,
and identify available resources for treatment.
A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families
understand their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility can be
found in:
the Patient Care Partnership brochure
Managed care organizations control costs by:
detecting risk factors early
Managed care
a generic term for a payment system that manages costs and quality by encouraging
healthy lifestyles, detecting risk factors, and offering patient education
Patient Care Partnership:
what to expect during your hospital stay:
high-quality hospital care, a safe and clean environment, involvement in your care,
protection of your privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with your billing
claims
The term third-party payer is used to describe:
health insurance plans
A classification system that is used to determine payment to hospitals for
outpatient sevices
APC (Ambulatory Patient Classification)
acid-fast bacillus culture
*AFB
green top, isolator, or sst
special cleansing
microbiology
isolate and identify nycobacteria
acid phosphatase
*Acid p'tase
sst
centrifuge/transport frozen
chemistry
cancer of the prostate
alanine aminotransferase
*ALT
sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
evaluate hepatic disease
alcohol
*ETOH
grey
special cleansing/chain of custody
, chemistry
intoxication
aldosterone
red top
centrifuge/draw upright 1/2 hr after patient sits up
chemistry
overproduction of this hormone
alkaline phosphatase
*ALP
sst
centrifuge/8-12 hr fasting required
chemistry
liver function
enzyme that functions in the mineralization of bone
alpha-fetoprotein
*AFP
sst
avoid hemolysis/amniotic fluid ok
chemistry
fetal abnormalities/adult hepatic carcinomas
aluminum
*Al
royal blue/no additive
special cleaning
chemistry
trace metal contamination/dialysis complication
ammonia
*NH3
lavender top
**ICE SLURRY/centrifuge
chemistry
evaluate liver function/high levels lead to hepatic encaphalopathy
amylase
sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
acute pancreatitis
antibody screen
*Coombs test, indirect
lavender tube
special ID procedure
immunohematology/blood bank
identifies atypical antibodies
antinuclear antibodies (screen and titer)
*ANA
