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NHA Phlebotomy Technician testWhat is Phlebotomy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Practice of drawing blood
Phlebo means - CORRECT ANSWER-Vein
~tomy neans - CORRECT ANSWER-To make an incision
Phlebotomy is an ancient profession dating back - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 3500
years to the time of Egyptians
Earlier phlebotomists drew blood in - CORRECT ANSWER-An attempt to cure disease
In EU and Middle Ages, barbersurgeons - CORRECT ANSWER-Performed bloodletting
to balance the bodily fluids
Early phlebotomists used - CORRECT ANSWER-Lancets, sunction cups, ornate
ceramic bowls to collect blood
Phlebotomists also applied - CORRECT ANSWER-Leeches to patients' skin for hours to
remove blood
Modern phlebotomy perform the practices for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnosis and
monitoring of patient's disease condition
A phlebotomist needs skills like: - CORRECT ANSWER-Technical skills, organization,
detail oriented in order to deal with the large number of samples collected in a short
time
A phlebotomists other skills are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Interpersonal skills, handling
stress, being professional
Phlebotomist duties are: - CORRECT ANSWER-To obtain blood samples at physician's
request
Routine steps in blood collection are: - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Correctly and positively
identify patient; 2) Choose appropriate equipment for sample; 3) Select and prepare
collection site;
,Blood collection steps cont' - CORRECT ANSWER-4) Collect sample ensuring patient
comfort and safety; 5) Label sample correctly; 6) Transport sample to lab in timely
manner;
Other Phlebtomist responsibilities: - CORRECT ANSWER-1) adhere to safety
regulations; 2) Effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals
Responsibities cont'd - CORRECT ANSWER-3) Keep accurate records and be
knowledgeable of lab operations; 4) Develop other skills such taking BP, other
specimens and basic lab tests
Phlebotomists personal characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-Dependability, Honesty
& Integrity, Positive attitude, Empathy & Compassion, Professional detachment, Prof
appearance, Interpersonal skills, and telephone skills
Professional Organizations and Standards - CORRECT ANSWER-Develop standards
and monitor training in the field
What are the three aspects Prof Orgs Stds? - CORRECT ANSWER-Accreditation,
Certification and Continuing Medical Education Units
Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER-Programs that train phlebotomists receive
approval from a professional org by meeting and documenting established requirements
called Standards
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence that an individual has demonstrated
proficiency in a particular area of practice.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides updated on new
information, Regulations and techniques and help refresh a phlebotomists skills
Professional organizations - CORRECT ANSWER-Offer Membership in a professional
org
American Allied Health, Inc (AAH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Certifies phlebotomists
American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Certifies Phlebotomits
, American Medical Technologiests (AMT) - CORRECT ANSWER-Accredits or Approves
training programs; certifies and offers CEUs
American Society for Clinical Lab Science (ASCLS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Offers
CEUs
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Certifies and offers CEUs
American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accredits/Approves training programs; Certifies; and offers CEUs
National Accredting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Accredits/Approves training programs
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Accredits, approves
programs & Certifies
National Phlebotomy Association - CORRECT ANSWER-Accredits/approves programs,
Certifies & offers CEUs
State Certification is only offered by? - CORRECT ANSWER-The State of CA
Two most important legal issues in phlebotomy are? - CORRECT ANSWER-Informed
Consent & Confidentiality
What is informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-That patient must be informed of
intended treatment and their risks before they are performed
What is confidentiality? - CORRECT ANSWER-All information regarding a patient's
condition including types of tests ordered or results is confidential
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - CORRECT
ANSWER-Covers the privacy of patient's medical information
C P T - CORRECT ANSWER-Certified Phlebotomy Technician
P B T - CORRECT ANSWER-Phlebotomy Technician
R P T - CORRECT ANSWER-Registered Phlebotomy Technician
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