Chapter 1, Phlebotomy Essentials 6th
Edition Chapter 1 2024 (Hematology
Tests), Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy
Essentials 6th Edition Chapter 1,
Phlebotomy Essentials 6th edition
chapter. 1-3, Phlebotomy Essentials
6th edition 2024 - 2025
,An early medical theory developed by ___ stated that
disease was the result of excess substance... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hippocrates
One important surgical technique was venesection (cutting
vein), used in the process of _____ - CORRECT ANSWER-
bloodletting.
_____ were used for general phlebotomy to open an artery or,
more commonly, a vein to remove large amounts of blood. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fleams
For localized bloodletting, ___ were used. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Leeches
The value of leach therapy lies in the components of the
worm's_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Saliva; which contains a
local vasodilator, a local anethetic, and hirudin (an
anticoagulant)
Polycythemia - CORRECT ANSWER-a disorder involving the
overproduction of red blood cells.
,Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-A voluntary process by
which an agency grants recognition to an individual who has
met certain prerequisites in a particular technical area.
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-an official document or
permit granted by a state agency that gives legal permission
for a person to work in a particular health profession.
Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER-Designed to
update the knowledge or skills of participants and is
generally geared to a learning activity or course of study for a
specific group of health professionals, such as
phlebotomists.
By recognizing diversity - CORRECT ANSWER-The
phlebotomist promotes goodwill and harmonious
relationships that directly improve health outcomes, the
quality of services, and public relations.
Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER-Is defined as the
conduct and qualities that characterize a professional
person.
, Self confidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Phlebotomists who
exhibit self confidence has the ability to trust his or her own
personal judgement.
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-A concept that has to do with
a personal feeling of "wholeness".
The Patient Bill of Rights in Medicare and Medicaid. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare now requires that patients be
informed of their rights, including the right to know what
treatment, and the right to confidentiality.
Confidentiality is such an important issue in testing for HIV
that the patient must sign a ____ - CORRECT ANSWER-
Consent form before the specimen for the test can be
collected.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPPA) of 1996. - CORRECT ANSWER-A federal law was
passed requiring all healthcare providers to obtain as
patients consent in writing before disclosing medical
information.