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What is Phlebotomy?
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is the practice of drawing blood.
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list 5 personal characteristics of professional phlebotomist.
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Dependability, Honesty and Integrity, Positive attitude, empathy and compassion, Professional detachment, professional appearance.
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Besides drawing blood samples, what other skills may a phlebotomist be trained to perform?
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: communicate effectively with patients and coworkers.nonverbal communication. TELEPHONE SKILLS;
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What is licensure?
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is a documented permit issued by a government agency, either municipal or state, that grants the bearer permission to perform a particular service or procedure.
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Explain the purpose of continuing education units.
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provides updates on new information, regulations, and techniques and help u refresh the skills u use less frequently.
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What is informed consent?
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means that a patient must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed.
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What is confidentiality?
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all information regarding a patient's condition, including the types of tests ordered or the results of those tests, is confidential medical information.
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list and explain at least four steps and responsibilities in the phlebotomist's job related duties.
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1. correctly identify the pt. 2. Choose the appropriate equipment for obtaining the sample. 3. Select and prepare the site for collection. 4. collect the sample, ensuring pt comfort and safety. 5. Correctly label the sample and transport it to the lab in a timely manner, using appropriate handling procedures. 6. adhere to all safety regulations.
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List the two most important legal aspects of the phlebotomist's profession.
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Informed consent, confidentiality
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