1) Which of the following is not a phlebotomist's duty? A. Collecting blood specimens B. Performing laboratory computer operations C. Starting intravenous (IV) lines D. Transporting specimens to the laboratory - 1. C - In the case of intravenous drugs, most cases require a licensed individual to administer this type of therapy. A medical assistant can assist by laying out supplies and equipment necessary for the infusion or injection being administered. 2) A national organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the: A. ASCP B. NAACLS C. NCA D. NCCLS - 2. D - All phlebotomy programs are subject to standards which are set by The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards. (NCCLS) 3) Which type of contact infection transmission involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze? A. Direct B. Droplet C. Fomites D. Indirect - 3. B - Direct transmission occurs through contact with an infected person's mucous membranes. Indirect transmission occurs through contact with a fomite - an inanimate object that is a reservoir for the transmission of microorganisms. For example, a drinking glass. The droplets from a sneeze are a common way for an infection to be transmitted.