Infection Control
What is the primary method to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings?
What is hand hygiene?
What is one common safety hazard in the phlebotomy area?
What is a slip/trip hazard
Why is it important for phlebotomists to manage stress?
What is to maintain overall health and job performance?
What does the prefix "hem/o" refer to?
What is blood?
Name one type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used during phlebotomy.
What is gloves?
How should sharp objects be disposed of
What is in a designated sharps container?
Name one healthy practice to promote personal wellness in a phlebotomy career.
What is regular exercise
Define the term "phlebotomy."
What is the process of making an incision in a vein to draw blood?
Describe the concept of standard precautions
What are practices that assume all blood and bodily fluids are potentially infectious?
What is the recommended procedure for handling a chemical spill
What is to follow the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines?
How does nutrition impact a phlebotomist's performance?
What is proper nutrition enhances energy and focus during tasks?
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
What is inflammation?
What is the purpose of disinfection in infection control?
What is to reduce the number of pathogens on surfaces?
Why is it important to report safety incidents?
What is to prevent future occurrences and ensure a safe environment?
What are two signs of burnout in healthcare professionals?
What are fatigue and emotional exhaustion?
Explain the meaning of "venipuncture."
What is the puncturing of a vein for blood collection?
Explain the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants
What are antiseptics are used on skin, while disinfectants are used on surfaces?
Describe the importance of ergonomic practices in phlebotomy
What is to prevent injury and ensure comfort during procedures?
Describe the role of continuing education in personal wellness for phlebotomists.
What is to stay updated on best practices and maintain competency?
What is the term for the study of blood and its disorders?
What is hematology?