Test Bank for Phlebotomy Handbook, 10th Edition

Phlebotomy Handbook, 10e (Garza/Becan-McBride) Chapter 2 Communication, Computer Essentials, and Documentation Multiple Choice Questions 1) A patient’s medical record can best be described as: A) a legal document that provides a chronological log of care B) a legal document that is available only to the patient’s physician C) the procedure for a selected care plan D) public information that may be disclosed during a financial inquiry Answer: A 2) The “brain” of a machine, which executes activities, is known as: A) storage B) hardware C) the Internet D) software Answer: B 3) Health literacy refers to: A) the ability to translate medical terms in foreign languages B) positive feedback from a health care worker about a patient’s health status C) geriatric patients’ outlook on their own health D) written, spoken, or conceptual knowledge of health issues Answer: D 4) “Baby Boomers” are individuals who were born: A) prior to the mid-1940s B) from the mid-1940s to 1964 C) from 1965 to 1981 D) from 1982 to 2006 Answer: B 5) Generation Xers are individuals who were born: A) prior to the mid-1940s B) from the mid-1940s to 1964 C) from 1965 to 1981 D) from 1982 to 2006 Answer: C 6) Millennials are individuals who were born: A) prior to the mid-1940s B) from the mid-1940s to 1964 C) from 1965 to 1981 D) from 1982 to 2006 Answer: D 1 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 7) Traditionalists are individuals who were born: A) prior to the mid-1940s B) from the mid-1940s to 1964 C) from 1965 to 1981 D) from 1982 to 2006 Answer: A 8) Instructions for the hardware, written in a computer-programming language, are known as: A) the network B) software C) storage D) the Internet Answer: B 9) If a non-English-speaking patient is scheduled to have a blood specimen collection, the health care worker should: A) find an interpreter or other method to communicate the information B) use sign language to communicate the message C) use a computer to show pictures of the procedure D) continue with the procedure knowing that the patient may partially understand Answer: A 10) What is Braille? A) system of writing for sightless individuals B) a sound system that intensifies volume C) the level of deafness of an individual D) written instruction booklet for health care procedures Answer: A 11) Which of the following terms refers to the speed and urgency of one’s voice? A) STAT B) tone C) pace D) volume Answer: C 12) Which of the following terms refers to the intonation or pitch of one’s voice? A) STAT B) tone C) pace D) volume Answer: B 2 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 13) Which of the following terms would communicate a critical patient condition? A) STAT B) tone C) pace D) volume Answer: A 14) According to the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), blind individuals are entitled to: A) the same rights as sighted individuals and not more B) use a white cane or guide dog to walk independently C) have their laboratory tests performed free of charge D) have access to all parts of the laboratory without asking permission Answer: B 15) IDC codes are: A) not used for billing purposes B) used to describe tests, surgeries, and evaluations C) an example of cloud computing D) based on body system, medical conditions, or symptoms Answer: D 16) The space or distance between people during an interaction is called: A) range of motion B) area of definition C) zone of comfort D) safety zone Answer: C 17) After each 30 minutes of computer use, one should take a break of: A) 10 or 15 seconds B) 1 to 2 minutes C) 15 minutes D) 1 hour Answer: B 18) In a health care setting, which would be the preferred manner to place a caller on hold? A) Pick up the phone and say, “Hold please.” B) Answer the phone and allow the caller to give the reason for calling, then ask him or her, “May I put you on hold for a few moments?” C) Place the caller on hold without speaking to him or her so you can finish the other call faster. D) Answer the phone and ask the caller to call back later. Answer: B 3 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. 19) High-pitched voices are associated with: A) panic B) professionalism C) happiness D) melancholy Answer: A 20) What are “delta checks”? A) competency checklists B) manual recording system for laboratory results C) QC that allows for detection of clinically significant changes in laboratory results D) QA methodology that allows for the monitoring of mislabeled specimens Answer: C True/False Questions 1) Generational differences can affect the way coworkers communicate with each other. Answer: TRUE 2) The most effective form of interpersonal communication is with a written document. Answer: FALSE 3) The zone of comfort is a medical term to describe how much pain the patient is experiencing. Answer: FALSE 4) Computerization decreases transcription errors. Answer: TRUE 5) The “Q” in LGBTQ stands for “queer or questioning.” Answer: TRUE 6) High-pitched voices are often associated with panic and urgency. Answer: TRUE 7) In all states, children are permitted to serve as translators if their parents do not speak English. Answer: FALSE 8) EMR refers to a type of computerized medical record. Answer: TRUE 9) In general, children do not like anyone to approach them except close relatives or friends. Answer: TRUE 10) Terms always have the same meaning when presented to individuals from different generations. Answer: FALSE 4 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. Short Answer Questions 1) In a health care setting, the phone should be answered after no more than ________ rings. Answer: two 2) The writing system composed of raised-dot patterns and used by sightless individuals is called ________. Answer: Braille 3) E-mail documents are considered ________ documents and are admissible evidence in court cases. Answer: legal 4) Health care workers are required to report laboratory ________ or panic values to a physician. Answer: critical 5) ________ are the doctrine or faith of a person or group. Answer: Beliefs 6) A ________ summary is the plan for diet, treatment, or monitoring once a patient leaves the hospital. Answer: discharge 7) Documentation in a clinical/medical record provides ________ that an action was performed. Answer: proof 8) Clinical documents must be kept private and ________. Answer: confidential 9) With ________ individuals, their gender identity or expression does not align with their assigned birth sex, and/or their gender identity is outside of the traditional male/female classification. Answer: transgender 10) The ________ manual typically details worker and patient precautions and procedures related to hand hygiene, and reducing the spread of infections. Answer: Infection Control 5 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. Essay Questions 1) Describe the measures a phlebotomist could take to improve communication in the following scenario. A hospitalized elderly patient with a slight hearing impairment has several family members in the room trying to repeat all conversations to the patient, and the television is loudly broadcasting the patient’s favorite program. Answer: There is a variety of practical strategies that could facilitate communication in this scenario. Distractions such as the television could be handled by asking the patient if he or she would mind turning the television off or putting the volume on “mute” for a short while. (The phlebotomist should remember to turn up the volume at the completion of the interaction.) If the patient does not want to miss the program, and if the timing of the interaction is not important, then the phlebotomist can offer to come back at a time when the program is over. Regarding the relatives, it is acceptable for the phlebotomist to ask them, “Would you mind if Mr. Smith (the patient) and I have a few minutes together; you may wait outside during the procedure and I will call you in as soon as we finish.” The patient may prefer to have a relative in the room; this is acceptable if it does not interfere with the interaction. There are several options to cope with the patient’s hearing loss, including speaking slightly louder (but not shouting) while facing the patient directly, or using written instructions. 2) Describe at least four nonverbal behaviors that might make you feel uncomfortable when you go for a health checkup, and indicate why they bother you. Describe how you personally react when confronted with these behaviors. Answer: Individual answers will vary but are likely to include some of the following bothersome behaviors: ∙ Wandering or rolling eyes during a conversation ∙ Staring at the ceiling ∙ Squirming ∙ Tapping pencil or foot ∙ Peering over glasses ∙ Deep breath, sighs ∙ Wrinkled forehead ∙ Having someone point a finger at you ∙ Stretching, yawning Individuals also react differently to these “negative” behaviors, ranging from being intimidated, to having hurt feelings, to defensive anger. 6 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc.