Phlebotomy

Causes of stress

Are different for different people.

Which of the following is true about certification for phlebotomy technicians?

Different certification agencies have different requirements for clinical experience.

_________is beyond the scope of practice for a phlebotomist?

Drawing blood from an intravenous port.

A phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is biting her lip and breathing deeply. He tells the patient. " Having blood drawn can be nerve-wracking. Would it help if we took a few minutes to relax?" He is demonstrating?

Empathy

Which of the following exemplifies continuous quality improvement for a PBT?

Following procedures carefully to obtain a high-quality specimen

Medicare and Medicaid are considered

Healthcare Payers

Which of the following is true about employers who hire Phlebotomy Technician?

Healthcare facilities, Laboratories, and insurance companies hire phlebotomists.

This Laboratory department would be responsible for testing how quickly a patient's blood clots:

Hematology

Which of these professional behaviors is also a legal requirement for phlebotomy technicians?

Keeping all patients' information confidential.

Which of the following is a task only a doctor, Physician assistant, or nurse practitioner can perform?

Making a diagnoses

Clinical experience for a phlebotomist in training must include

Performing venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.

What is the term for a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs?

Policy

One reason a phlebotomist should organize his supplies before beginning a blood draw that is?

Specimens must be collected in a particular order.

Which of the following is true of freestanding emergency rooms?

They usually have more medical equipment and services available than urgent care centers.

Why should phlebotomist not wear artificial nails or nail wraps?

because they can harbor bacteria.