NHA Phlebotomy study guide 2023

Role Of The Phlebotomist - -Collect routine capillary and venous specimens for testing as requested -Prepare specimen for transport, ensuring its stability -Transport specimen to the laboratory - Promote good public relations with hospital staff and patients -Comply with new and revised procedures as described in he procedure manual -Assist in collecting and documenting monthly workload and recording data -Maintain safe working conditions -Perform laboratory computer operations -Participate in continuing education programs -Perform other tasks assigned by supervisory personnel Phlebotomist - Is a member of a service-oriented industry that requires professional behavior at all times. Professsionalism - Is an attitude and a set of personal characteristics needed to succeed in this field. Characteristics Imperative to a Phlebotomist - -Dependability -Honest -Integrity -Empathy and Compassion -Professional Appearance -Interpersonal Skills Ethical Behavior - Entails conforming to a standard of right and wrong to avoid harming the patient in any way. Code of Ethics - Standards of right and wrong. Physician Office Laboratories - Can range from simple screening tests done in a single practice office or specialized testing done in large group practices. Reference Laboratories - These large independent laboratories perform routine and highly specialized tests that cannot be done in smaller ones. The phlebotomist may do either on-site or off-site collections. Medical Facilities the Phlebotomist May Find Work - -Physician Officer Laboratories -Reference Laboratories -Urgent Care Centers -Nursing Home Facilities -Wellness Clinics The Circulatory System - The function of this system is to deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and enzymes to the cells (exchange is done at the capillary level) and to transport cellular waste such as carbon dioxide and urea to the organs (lungs and kidneys, respectively) where they can be expels from the body. Pulmonary Circulation (Heart) - This carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs (oxygenation takes place at the alveoli) and returns oxygenated blood from the lung to the left atrium. Systemic Circulation (Heart) - This carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle throughout the body. The Tricuspid Valve - This is an atrioventricular valve, being situated between the right atrium and right ventricle. The Pulmonic Valve - A semi lunar valve situated between the right ventricle nd the pulmonary artery. The Mitral Valve - This is another atrioventricular valve, being situated between the left atrium, and left ventricle; also called the bicuspid valve. The Aortic Valve - A semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle and the aorta. Endocardium - The endothelial inner layer lining of the heart. Myocardium - The muscular middle layer of the heart. The coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer. Epicardium - The fibrous outer layer of the heart. The coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, are found in this layer. The Blood Vessels - Aorta, Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins, Superior and Inferior Vena Cava. Tunica Adventitia - The outer connective tissue of the blood vessels (except the capillaries). Tunica Media - The middle smooth muscles of the blood vessels (except the capillaries). Tunica Intima - The inner endothelial layer of the blood vessels (except the capillaries). The aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry what type of blood from the heart to the various parts of the body? - Oxygenated.