Chapter 1 Flashcards
the term phlebotomy is derived from the Greek words that mean
Vein, cut
Venesection/ Venisection are equivalent to
Phlebotomy
Acute care refers to which type of hospital care?
Short-term
What are competency statements for health care workers?
Skills and abilities required for job performance
Medical specialty that pertains to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Dermatology
Specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Oncology
Specialty that would only treat elderly patients
Gerontology
Under what circumstance would a phlebotomist likely collab with the pharmacy
When asked to collect specimens for drug monitoring
Typical long-term care facility
Nursing home
Cleanliness and personal hygiene are important for
Personal and patient safety
Professional certification typically refers to
Posing a national examination and completing continuing education
Licensure typically refers to
Passing a state required examination and/or continuing education
The term right to know refers to
The patients right to information about their procedures and who is performing them
Healthcare for infants falls into the specialty of
Pediatrics
Work related characteristic that is helpful for phlebotomist
Enjoying working with small objects
Six sigma is an example of
Quality improvement framework
