Introduction to Phlebotomy Flashcards
Who said that specific amounts of blood should be extracted to treat certain conditions?
Galen
Professional negligence is also called
Malpractice
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than 1 year is known as
Misdemeanor
All of the following are parts of the Patient’s Bill of Privacy Rights, EXCEPT
Refusing discharge from the hospital
Intentional torts
Include assault, defamation, and invasion of privacy
Performing venipuncture of a patient without the patient’s consent would be considered
Battery
A license to practice medicine is
Required by law in each state
A person or group bringing charges in a lawsuit is called a(n)
Plaintiff
The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called
Nonfeasance
Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning
“Let the master answer”
Which of the following statements is true about computerized blood testing? It has brought phlebotomy to the fore as a method of
Diagnosing many different conditions
Which of the following organizations offers the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential?
American Medical Technologists
Most certifying agencies require that phlebotomists complete which of the following?
Continuing education to maintain certification
Improper treatment or negligence may result in
Malpractice
Which of the following laws offers quality assurance to hospitals and laboratories?
Public Health Act
