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TEST ABBREVIATION TEST NAME DEPARTMENT RBC Red blood count Hematology Hgb Hemoglobin Hematology FDP Fibrin degradation products Coagulation BUN Blood urea nitrogen Chemistry PT Physical Therapist/Therapy Coagulation CBC Complete blood count Hematology AST Aspartate aminotransferase Chemistry RF Rheumatoid factor Serology/immunology UA Urinalysis Urinalysis C&S Culture and Sensitivity Microbiology Chapter 1 SKILLS DRILL 1-1: REQUISITION ACTIVITY A test requisition contains the following test abbreviations. Write the complete name of the test and the department that will perform the test on the corresponding line next to the abbreviation. Chapter Review Questions: 1.In the 17th century, the name given to the bloodletting tool or lancet was a) cup. b) hemostat. c) fleam. d) leech. 2.A factor that contributes to the overall professional impression made by the phlebotomist is a) compassion. b) self-confidence. c) dependability. d) all of the above. 3.After successful completion of the American Medical Technologists phlebotomy examination, the initials for the title granted are a) CPT. b) CLT.

c) PBT. d) RPT. 4.Understanding the ____________ of a diverse population is important in providing healthcare. a) history b) motivation c) traditions d) All the above 5.The evidence that an individual has mastered fundamental competencies in his or her technical area is called a) certification. b) esteem. c) ethics. d) tort. 6.Which was developed by AMA to provide a terminology and coding system for physician billing? a) APC b) CPT c) DRG d) Medicare 7.Which of the following is the responsibility of a phlebotomist? a) Analyze specimens b) Dispatch samples c) Obtain vital signs d) Transport patients 8.Which of the following is an example of proxemics? a) Eye contact b) Facial expressions c) Personal hygiene d) Zone of comfort 9.Which of the following is improper telephone technique? a) Listening and restating information b) Putting an irritated caller on hold c) Referring the caller elsewhere if uncertain d) Taking notes as the caller is talking 10.A healthcare facility that provides ambulatory services is a(n) a) acute care hospital. b) assisted living home.

c) rehabilitation center. d) urgent care center. 11.The name of a federal entitlement program is a) IDN. b) HIPAA. c) managed care. d) Medicare . 12.The specialty that treats disorders of the brain is called a) cardiology. b) gerontology. c) neurology. d) pathology. 13.The department in the hospital that treats lung deficiencies is a) clinical laboratory. b) electroneurodiagnostics. c) diagnostic imaging. d) respiratory therapy. 14.The histology department in the laboratory performs a) blood culture testing. b) electrolyte monitoring. c) compatibility testing. d) tissue processing. 15.The abbreviation for a serology test that indicates the presence of hepatitis C is called a) HBsAg. b) HCV-ab. c) HIV-1ab. d) hs-CRP. 16.Which of the following laboratory professionals is specified by CLIA as responsible for evaluating new procedures? a) Laboratory manager b) Medical laboratory scientist c) Medical laboratory technician d) Technical supervisor 17.An important component in ensuring that the healthcare system is sustainable in the future is the

a) administration of drug abuse programs. b) consistent use of primary care physicians. c) elimination of ambulatory services. d) increased use of emergency medicine. 18.Managed care systems’ attempts to control costs include a) allowing patients to choose their own providers. b) discouraging preventative medicine. c) permitting patient unlimited healthcare service. d) using case managers to monitor patients. 19.The serology department in a clinical laboratory performs tests that a) assess blood clotting problems. b) detect antigens and antibodies. c) identify bacteria in body fluids. d) recognize cancer in tissue cells. 20.Healthcare providers who do not recognize diversity are a) increasing innovation and teamwork. b) promoting interpersonal relations. c) risking a civil rights violation. d) supporting greater job satisfaction. Chapter 2 MATCHING 2-2: TYPE OF CONSENT Type of Consent 1.__C __ Informed consent 2.__E __ Expressed consent 3.__B __ Implied consent 4.__F __ HIV consent 5.__D __ Minor consent Description A. Constitutional right to decline a medical procedure B. Consent is suggested by actions C. Implies voluntary and competent permission D. Parental/guardian consent required for medical treatment E. Required before surgery or high-risk procedures F. State laws specify the information that must be given.

6.__A __ Refusal of consent MATCHING 2-3: NATIONAL STANDARD AND REGULATORY AGENCIES Match the organizations and regulatory agencies to the service they provide to the laboratory community. Choices may be used more than once. Services Provided 1._ E _ Developed NPSGs as an overall CQI requirement for accreditation 2._ B _ Federal regulations establishing quality standards for all laboratories including physicians’ offices 3._ E _ Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs throughout the United States 4.__ C __ CLIAC was formed to assist in administering these regulations 5._ C _ Develops voluntary guidelines and standards for all areas of the laboratory 6.__ D _ An authority on quality clinical laboratory education 7.__ A _ An exclusively pathologists’ organization that inspects and accredits laboratories 8._ E __ Developed sentinel event policy for patient safety in healthcare settings 9.__ D _ Performs external peer reviews for accreditation and approval of laboratory programs 10._ A __ Inspects and accredits laboratories other than The Joint Commission LABELING EXERCISES LABELING EXERCISE 2-1: MICROBIOLOGY QUALITY ASSESSMENT FORM Answers to the following questions can be found on the Quality Assessment and Improvement Tracking form here. Circle the answer on the form; write the number of the question in or near the circle; then write out the answer on the appropriate line. Organizations and Regulatory Agencies A. CAP B. CLIA C. CLSI D. NAACLS E. TJC