ASCP Quality & Professional Issues

Question 1

Which department would perform a hemogram?

Accepted Answer

hematology

Answer

chemistry

Answer

immunology

Answer

immunohematology

Question 2

The main goals of managed care are all of the following, with the exception of:

Accepted Answer

increase per-patient revenue

Answer

provide quality care

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contain costs

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manage patient care

Question 3

Which of the following groups offers proficiency testing and volunteer laboratory inspections?

Accepted Answer

CAP

Answer

NAACLS

Answer

OSHA

Answer

JCAHO

Question 4

Why are obsolete evacuated tubes not allowed to be used in quality control procedures?

Accepted Answer

all of these are true

Answer

specimens collected may yield incorrect results

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the tubes may not fill completely

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additives that prevent clotting may no longer work

Question 5

If you are five feet away from someone, what distance are you within the Zone of Comfort?

Accepted Answer

Social Distance

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Intimate Distance

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Personal Distance

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Public Distance

Question 6

Which department looks for crystals, germs, and blood cells in specimens under a microscope?

Accepted Answer

urinalysis

Answer

hematology

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chemistry

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microbiology

Question 7

Of the following, which isn't regarded as a phlebotomy competency?

Accepted Answer

operating a hematology blood analyzer

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selecting a proper site for specimen collection

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following safety protocols

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using correct medical terminology

Question 8

Which division would conduct a glucose test?

Accepted Answer

chemistry

Answer

physical therapy

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hematology

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microbiology

Question 9

The main goals of managed care are all of the following, with the exception of:

Accepted Answer

increase per-patient revenue

Answer

manage patient care

Answer

provide quality care

Answer

contain costs

Question 10

Which division carries out C & S testing?

Accepted Answer

microbiology

Answer

hematology

Answer

chemistry

Answer

immunology