Chapter 1
Phlebotomy term comes from the
Greek
Name the additional 2 job titles that can be referred to as a phlebotomist
-Venipuncture Tech
-Laboratory Assistant
Name the 3 major PPEs a phlebotomist needs to wear when working in the Lab
-Mask
-Gloves
-Gown
Different places a phlebotomist could work is called what
Fields of Practice
What is Specimen defined as
a sample used for medical testing
Name the 2 forms of bloodletting techniques
-Leaching
A phlebotomist scope of practice is defined as what
-a person who collects blood
Name 3 out of the 9 listed in your chapter you should and should not do in the lab
-never eat
-tie back hair
-properly dispose contaminated specimen
As a phlebotomist or ER tech what are some qualities can one remember to give the UPMOST care..
-Professionalism
-integrity
-Compassion
-Motivation
-Dependability
-Ethical Behavior
What are inpatients
patients who stay overnight in a healthcare setting
Name the 2 parties of the Guild of Barber Surgeons
-Long Robe
-Short Robe
A centrifuge is used to process what main specimen
Name 7 items you can find at a phlebotomist drawing station or phlebotomy cart
-Gloves
-tourniquet
-needle
-hub
-tubes
-gauze
-alcohol
Proper medical etiquette is called what
Bedside Manner
What are Universal and Standard Precaution used for
To help prevent or decrease the spread of diseases
Name the 2 colors on the barber pole, and what did the colors represent
-White, which represented the bandages
In order to work in the State of California as a phlebotomist you would need to obtain a what
-State License
how many gauges do phlebotomy needles come in
4
Name the two types of communication
-Verbal
-Non Verbal
There are how many parts in the chain of infection
6
Phlebotomy is no longer performed using blood letting techniques but instead they use 2 techniques. Name the 2
-Venipuncture
-dermal puncture
How many years to you have to renew your license
Why is order of draw so important
-when mixing certain additives that the tubes have inside them they may give false lab results , which could lead to wrong treatment
A person who witnesses abuse in the medical setting or even outside the medical setting are called what
What does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act