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26. Phil the New Phlebotomy Tech is working in the outpatient lab. A patient has come in for a drug screening of urine. Phil places a tamper-proof urine collection cup in the bathroom designated for drug screening. After receiving the urine from the patient, Phil immediately examines the color of the urine, as well as noting the temperature. He notes his observations and initiates the chain of custody form. Why did Phil examine the color and temperature of the urine sample?
  1. Phil is a curious fellow.
  2. Phil is checking for evidence of tampering.
  3. Phil is checking for signs of dehydration.
  4. Phil is determining if drugs are present.
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27.

An amendment created to ensure accurate laboratory results was passed in 1988 and enacted in 1992. It applies to every clinical laboratory in the US. What is the name of this amendment?

  1. Patient Bill of Rights
  2. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
  3. HIPPA
  4. None of the above
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28. All of the following are considered requirements for a quality specimen except:
  1. Right patient, right specimen, right tube, right test, right label.
  2. Non-hemolyzed specimen.
  3. Non-clotted specimen (when anticoagulant additive is used)
  4. Specimen transported to lab within two hours of collection.
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29.

Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech is in a patient’s room. She has introduced herself and properly identified the patient. Pheona keeps her body erect and relaxed, with her arms at her sides, while explaining the procedure about to be performed. When the patient asks questions, Pheona maintains eye contact, does not interrupt, and paraphrases the patient’s question before answering.

What form of communication is Pheona using? Choose all that apply.

  1. Negative body language
  2. Active listening
  3. Non-verbal communication
  4. None of the above
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30. The purpose of an incident report is:
  1. To get your story in before the patient does.
  2. Report an incident.
  3. Tell on a co-worker anonymously.
  4. Admit wrong doing in writing.
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