Phlebotomy Test Legal and Ethics 3

Question 1

A physician's order is required before a phlebotomist can collect blood because:

Accepted Answer

Lab tests are considered medical procedures requiring a licensed provider's authorization

Answer

Blood tests are diagnostic medical procedures that legally require authorization from a licensed provider such as a physician or NP.

Question 2

What does 'respondeat superior' mean in the context of phlebotomy liability?

Accepted Answer

An employer can be held liable for the negligent acts of their employee

Answer

Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine holding employers vicariously liable for employee negligence committed within the scope of employment.

Question 3

A patient with dementia cannot provide informed consent for a non-emergency blood draw. Who is the appropriate person to provide consent?

Accepted Answer

The patient's legally designated healthcare proxy or power of attorney

Answer

When a patient lacks decision-making capacity, a legally designated surrogate or power of attorney provides consent.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'standard of care' for phlebotomists?

Accepted Answer

The level of care a reasonably competent phlebotomist would provide under similar circumstances

Answer

Standard of care is the benchmark of competence measured against what a reasonably skilled phlebotomist would do in the same situation.

Question 5

A patient asks the phlebotomist to explain what the blood tests are for. The phlebotomist should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient to the ordering provider for clinical explanations while offering general procedural information

Answer

Phlebotomists can explain collection procedures but must refer clinical questions to the ordering provider, staying within their scope of practice.

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