NHCO EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH

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NHCO EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH

CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Ch 1.The amount of ______ drawn is the PURPOSE of the phlebotomy? - correct answer- Blood

Ch 1.Phlebo means? - correct answer- vein

Ch 1.-tomy means? - correct answer- incision

Ch 1.Reason for bloodletting? - correct answer- Rid body of excess fluids believed to carry infection

Ch 1.What does the red and white stripes of a barber's pole mean? - correct answer- red = blood white = bandages

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Ch 1.What is the most important thing you are in charge of as a phlebotomist? - correct answer- - positively identify the patient

• Ask them to state & SPELL their full name and DOB (Date of

Birth)

Ch 1.All patient's have what? - correct answer- RIGHTS

Ch 1.Which law requires providers to get written permission before disclosing healthcare information to anyone outside the provider team? - correct answer- HIPAA - health insurance portability and accountability act

Ch 1.What describes any individually identifiable health information that is transmission or stored electronically? - correct answer- PHI (Protected Health Information)

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What percentage of communication is NONVERBAL? - correct answer- 80%

Ch 1.What does CLSI stand for?What is CLSI purpose? - correct answer- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

-- global, non profit organization that develops standards using representatives taken directly from the fields they oversee.

-- to develop clinical and laboratory practices and promote their use worldwide

Ch 2.Name the type of consent...A competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure - correct answer- informed consent

Ch 2.Name the type of consent...Permission is given by the PATIENT verbally - correct answer- expressed consent

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Ch 2.Name the type of consent...Procedure permitted without verbal or written consent -Holding an arm out for blood draw - correct answer- implied consent

Ch 2.Name the type of consent...parent or legal guardian must permit procedures administered to underage patients (18 - 21) - correct answer- parental consent for minors

Ch 2.If a mistake is made what do you do? - correct answer- DO

NOT HIDE THE MISTAKE

Report the incident to their supervisor

Ch 2.Name the type of consent...Special permission needed to administer a test that detects HIV

• correct answer- HIV consent
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