Introduction to Phlebotomy Flashcards
It is the PROCESS OF COLLECTING BLOOD.
Phlebotomy
It is defined in dictionary as “THE ACT or PRACTICE OF BLOODLETTING as a THERAPEUTIC MEASURE.”
Webster Dictionary
It was the MOST COMMON method wherein a sharp lancet type instrument pierced the veins to make them
bleed.
Venesection
It is the HEATED-GLASS that placed on a person’s back.
Cupping
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is a MULTIPLE BLADES to create series and several cut in the skin of the patients.
Scarificator
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
A POCKET KNIFE or FOLDING HELD DEVICE with several blades or lancets that is used to cut the median cubital vein in the elbow.
Brass Fleam
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is the STORAGE of the individual blades.
Lancets
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is used for CUPPING.
Bronze Cup
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is like a BELT to restrict blood flow.
Thigh Tourniquet
It is a DISEASE that increases the amount of IRON in our body that accumulates in our body organs.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis
It is a type of CANCER or BLOOD DISORDER wherein the bone marrow produced excessing production of blood cells particularly RBC.
Polycythemia Vera
What is the PRIMARY ROLE of Phlebotomist?
The phlebotomist is to collect blood accurate and reliable test result
The Phlebotomist should be trained for?
- Cross-trained in Venipuncture
- Capillary Puncture
- Patient Care
- Receptionist Duties
- Sample Collection
- Clinical Assistance
What are some instances in the role of phlebotomist?
- Surge of patients
- Difficulty in blood collection
Phlebotomist is DISPATCHED FROM THE LABORATORY to the other areas of the hospital.
Centralized Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist usually TAKEN FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOSPITALS or hired temporarily as relievers.
Decentralized Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist are BLEND OF BOTH approaches to reduce errors in decentralized phlebotomy.
Hybrid