Module 1 quiz: Introduction to Professional Phlebotomy

Q1

What is phlebotomy?

The study of blood diseases.The act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through an incision or puncture.The process of blood transfusion.The analysis of blood samples in a laboratory.

Q2

Which of the following is **not** a primary purpose of blood collection?

Laboratory tests for clinical management.Health assessment.Blood donation for therapeutic purposes.Treatment of blood disorders.

Q3

What is the estimated incidence of bacterial transmission through donated blood for packed red blood cells?

1 per 100 to 1 per 1,000 units.1 per 100,000 to 1 per 1,000,000 units.1 per 10,000 to 1 per 100,000 units.1 per 10 to 1 per 100 units.

Q4

Which bloodborne pathogen can be prevented through immunisation of healthcare workers?

HIV.Hepatitis C virus (HCV).Hepatitis B virus (HBV).Malaria.

Q5

What proportion of tourniquets may be contaminated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) due to lapses in hand hygiene or reuse?

Up to 5%.Up to 10%.Up to 25%.Up to 50%.

Q6

According to WHO, which of the following is a primary factor that increases the risk of haemolysis during blood collection?

Using a needle gauge that is too large for the vessel.Using a needle of too small a gauge (23 or under).Drawing blood too slowly.Using the correct vacuum tubes for the test.

Q7

What is the reported rate of bruising and haematoma at the venepuncture site in blood donors?

2.3%.5.3%.12.3%.20.3%.

Q8

Which of the following groups typically achieves the lowest rates of blood sample contamination?

Physicians without formal phlebotomy training.General nursing staff with broader patient-care responsibilities.Laboratory staff or members of dedicated phlebotomy teams.Medical students rotating through the clinical service.

Q9

Which of the following are core principles of professional phlebotomy ethics taught in this module? (Select all that apply.)

Patient rights — always obtain informed consent.Confidentiality — protect patient information.Professional conduct — maintain competence through ongoing education.Quality focus — follow established procedures without shortcuts.Team collaboration — communicate effectively with healthcare colleagues.Personal discretion — record only the information you consider clinically interesting.Speed over technique — prioritise volume of draws over procedural fidelity when the service is busy.

Q10

Which of the following accurately describe what this course provides? (Select all that apply.)

A theoretical foundation for phlebotomy practice.Evidence-based best practices drawn from WHO guidance.Preparation for hands-on, supervised practical training.A substitute for supervised practical training on real patients.Clinical certification to practise independently.Standalone authorisation to perform venepuncture without further training or supervision.