NCPT Domain 5: Law and Ethics Welcome to your NCPT Domain 5: Law and Ethics 1. NCPT: Law and Ethics A phlebotomist observes a colleague not changing gloves between patients. What is the best course of action? A. Report the behavior to a supervisor immediately. B. Ignore the behavior; it is not your responsibility. C. Offer to provide the colleague with extra gloves. D. Wait to see if any patient complains about the behavior. None 2. NCPT: Law and Ethics Which document should a phlebotomist consult to determine the scope of practice in their work setting? A. The facility's standard operating procedures B. The latest medical journals C. The patient's medical records D. A medical dictionary None 3. NCPT: Law and Ethics Under which circumstance is it permissible to share patient information with a third party without the patient's consent? A. When discussing the case with a family member who is curious B. When the law requires disclosure, such as in cases of certain communicable diseases C. When a co-worker asks casually for an update D. When sharing interesting case details with friends outside of work None 4. NCPT: Law and Ethics What is the legal consequence of a phlebotomist performing a procedure outside their scope of practice? A. Receiving a bonus for initiative B. Enhanced reputation among peers C. Potential legal action and loss of certification D. Promotion to a higher position None 5. NCPT: Law and Ethics A phlebotomist witnesses a colleague accepting a gift from a patient. Which ethical principle is potentially being compromised? A. Autonomy B. Justice C. Nonmaleficence D. Beneficence None 6. NCPT: Law and Ethics If a phlebotomist is subpoenaed to court regarding a patient they drew blood from, what is their obligation? A. To ignore the subpoena if it conflicts with their work schedule B. To attend and testify truthfully about the collection procedure C. To discuss the case with the patient beforehand for clarification D. To provide personal opinion on the case outcome None 7. NCPT: Law and Ethics What is the ethical response when a phlebotomist is asked to draw blood from a patient who has refused the procedure? A. Proceed with the draw to avoid conflict with the ordering physician. B. Convince the patient that the procedure is in their best interest. C. Respect the patient's decision and inform the ordering physician. D. Postpone the draw until the patient is more cooperative. None 8. NCPT: Law and Ethics Informed consent for a phlebotomy procedure includes explaining what to the patient? A. The phlebotomist's personal qualifications B. The financial cost of the procedure C. The risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure D. The date of the phlebotomist's last certification exam None 9. NCPT: Law and Ethics How should a phlebotomist handle a situation where a patient expresses dissatisfaction with previous phlebotomy experiences? A. Dismiss the patient's concerns as irrelevant. B. Listen attentively and assure quality care during the current procedure. C. Tell the patient about other patients who have had worse experiences. D. Advise the patient to complain to the facility's management. None 10. NCPT: Law and Ethics When is it ethically justifiable for a phlebotomist to breach patient confidentiality? A. When the information is interesting and the patient is not named. B. When disclosing to family members who are worried about the patient's health. C. When required by law, such as reporting notifiable diseases. D. When speaking with friends who work in healthcare. None 11. NCPT: Law and Ethics A patient requests a copy of their blood test results. How should a phlebotomist proceed? A. Provide the results directly to the patient to ensure transparency. B. Refuse the request as it violates the lab's policies. C. Instruct the patient to obtain the results from their healthcare provider. D. Send the results to the patient's email address. None 12. NCPT: Law and Ethics A minor presents for a blood draw without a parent or guardian. Under which circumstance can the phlebotomist proceed? A. If the minor insists they have permission. B. If the procedure is non-invasive and routine. C. In the case of a medical emergency where consent is implied. D. When the minor is legally emancipated. None 13. NCPT: Law and Ethics What should a phlebotomist do if they accidentally access a patient's medical record that is not related to their blood draw? A. Report the incident to their supervisor and document the accidental access. B. Ignore the incident since it was accidental. C. Share the information with the patient's nurse for continuity of care. D. Make a note in the patient's record explaining why the information was accessed. None 14. NCPT: Law and Ethics When is it appropriate for a phlebotomist to discuss a patient's condition or test results in a public area? A. When speaking quietly to another healthcare professional. B. When the patient brings up the topic first. C. When the conversation cannot be overheard by others. D. It is never appropriate due to the risk of violating patient confidentiality. None 15. NCPT: Law and Ethics What is the legal doctrine that may apply if a phlebotomist fails to exercise due care during a blood draw, resulting in harm to the patient? A. Respondeat superior B. Due diligence C. Informed consent D. Negligence None 16. NCPT: Law and Ethics In which of the following scenarios is a phlebotomist permitted to release a patient's protected health information (PHI) without their consent? A. To the patient's employer for workplace safety evaluations. B. To the media if the case has public interest. C. To public health authorities for the purpose of disease tracking and control. D. To a family member out of concern for the patient's well-being. None 17. NCPT: Law and Ethics What is the ethical principle of "doing no harm" known as in medical practice? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Nonmaleficence D. Justice None 18. NCPT: Law and Ethics A phlebotomist is asked to redraw a sample due to a lab error. What is the most ethical approach to explaining this to the patient? A. Blame the lab to maintain trust with the patient. B. Provide a vague explanation to avoid details. C. Explain the need for a redraw without assigning blame. D. Tell the patient it is a routine confirmation test. None 19. NCPT: Law and Ethics If a phlebotomist is aware of illegal activities in the workplace, what is their ethical responsibility? A. Report the activities to the appropriate authorities. B. Confront the individuals involved directly. C. Document the activities for personal records. D. Discuss the situation with peers to seek consensus on action. None 20. NCPT: Law and Ethics How should a phlebotomist act if a patient's religious beliefs prohibit certain medical procedures? A. Respect the beliefs and seek alternative methods if possible. B. Attempt to persuade the patient to comply with the necessary procedures. C. Proceed with the procedures, prioritizing medical necessity. D. Report the patient for non-compliance. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
