Lesson 1 Flashcards
Process of collecting blood
PHLEBOTOMY
the act or practice of bloodletting as a
therapeutic measure
were used to puncture blood vessel
crude tools
Hippocrates
-Greek physician
-Recognized as father of medicine
Hippocrates -Developed an early medical theory that the
body requires
balance
-Believed that disease resulted from excess
substance, and removing excess will restore
health
Hippocrates
Phlebotomy was considered a therapeutic
process
VENESECTION (17th - early 18th Century)
lancet type instrument
• Pierced the vines to bleed
VENESECTION (17th - early 18th Century)
suction through heated glass cup
CUPPING
capillary blood is pulled under the cup area is
bled by blade
CUPPING
transmission of blood-borne pathogen
CUPPING
bloodletting was no longer
considered cure for all illness
19th century
soon emerged as a more modern
method of bleeding
Hirudo medicinalis/LEECHES
Blood collection has changed from being
therapeutic to being
diagnostic
provides accurate and precise test
results
Phlebotomy
Primary role is to collect blood
-Produces accurate and reliable results
-In a quick manner
-Brings least discomfort to patient
PHLEBOTOMIST
PHLEBOTOMIST Trained in various techniques
-Venipuncture
-Capillary Collection
-Patient Care
-Receptionist duty
-Sample processing
-Computer Work
-Professional code of conduct must be used in
treating patients
-Proper treatment of patient
PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE
What are the professional attitude
Self-confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Self-motivation
dependability
is able to trust his or her
own personal judgment
- Ex. erect posture, professional appearance,
courage, and tactfulness in communication
SELF-CONFIDENCE
displays honesty and consistency of character to
do what is righ regardless of circumstances
INTEGRITY
-being sensitive to a person’s needs and willing to
offer reassurance in a caring and humane way
- Ex. Appreciating and recognizing the fear illness
or the unknown generates
COMPASSION
- finds the workplace stimulating no matter what
the tasks may ent - Ex. makes every effort to provide excellence in all
aspects of patient care in which he or she is
involved
SELF-MOTIVATION
-takes personal responsibility for his or her actions
- Ex. works hard and shows constant, reliable
effort, and perseverance
DEPENDABILITY