Phlebotomy Test Phlebotomy Patient Identification and Communication 3

Question 1

Which document grants a healthcare provider permission to perform a procedure on a patient?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent is the process by which a patient is given information about a procedure and voluntarily agrees to it before it is performed.

Question 2

What is the appropriate way to address a patient who has not told the phlebotomist their preferred name or title?

Accepted Answer

Use a formal title (Mr./Ms./Mrs.) and last name until the patient indicates otherwise

Answer

Using formal titles and last names shows respect and professionalism until the patient establishes a preferred form of address.

Question 3

A patient states they have fasted for 14 hours for a glucose test. The requisition says 'fasting.' What should the phlebotomist do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with the draw as fasting requirements (8–12 hrs) have been met

Answer

Standard fasting for glucose and lipid panels is 8–12 hours; a 14-hour fast is acceptable, and the phlebotomist should proceed and document the fasting time.

Question 4

Which law primarily governs the confidentiality of patient health information in the United States?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards for protecting individually identifiable health information and applies to all healthcare providers and workers.

Question 5

What should a phlebotomist do before leaving a patient's room after a blood draw?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient is comfortable, the draw site is not bleeding, and all sharps are disposed of safely

Answer

Before leaving, the phlebotomist must confirm hemostasis at the site, ensure patient comfort, and safely dispose of all sharps to prevent post-draw complications and needlestick injuries.

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