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American Society for Clinical Pathology Flashcards

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  1. Under ASCP and OSHA standards, used needles must be disposed of in which type of container?

    Answer: Sharps container

    All sharps, including used needles, must be immediately discarded in puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers.

  2. A patient refuses to have blood drawn. According to ASCP ethical guidelines, the phlebotomist should:

    Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nursing staff or physician

    Competent patients have the right to refuse procedures; the phlebotomist must document the refusal and inform the care team.

  3. Which of the following is an example of pre-analytical error in phlebotomy?

    Answer: Mislabeling a specimen at the bedside

    Pre-analytical errors occur before testing begins; mislabeling at collection is a classic pre-analytical mistake.

  4. ASCP recommends applying hand hygiene before AND after each patient contact. The minimum recommended duration for hand rubbing with alcohol-based gel is:

    Answer: 20 seconds

    CDC and ASCP guidelines recommend at least 20 seconds of vigorous rubbing with alcohol-based hand sanitizer for effective decontamination.

  5. A phlebotomist accidentally sustains a needlestick injury from a used needle. What is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

    The immediate first action after a needlestick is to wash the wound with soap and running water, then follow exposure protocol.

  6. Which ASCP-recognized principle requires that patient laboratory results be shared only with authorized healthcare personnel?

    Answer: HIPAA confidentiality

    HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects patient health information and restricts unauthorized disclosure.

  7. According to ASCP competency standards, which of the following is a phlebotomist's responsibility regarding specimen integrity during transport?

    Answer: Following test-specific temperature and time requirements for transport

    Specimen integrity depends on adhering to each test's specific transport conditions, which vary by analyte and tube type.