Mod 1 Flashcards
Phlebotomy is derived from Greek words
phlebos, “vein,” and tome,“incision”
drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture
Phlebotomy
collection of blood from a vein
Venipuncture
condition that causes an elevated red blood cell volume (hematocrit)
polycythemia vera
person responsible for drawing blood from patients
phlebotomist
agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain prerequisites in a particular technical area.
Certification
indicates the completion of defined academic and training requirements and the attainment of a satisfactory score on an examination.
Certification
American Medical Technologists
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
American Certification Agency
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Phlebotomy Technician
National Center for Competency Testing
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
National Healthcareer Association
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
act of granting a license
Licensure
official document or permit granted by a state agency that gives legal permission
License
designed to update the knowledge or skills of participants and is generally geared to a learning activity or course of study
Continuing education
public’s perception of the phlebotomy profession is based on the image created by the phlebotomist’s conduct and appearance.
Professionalism
personal behaviors and characteristics that make up this professional image
Self confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Self motivation
Dependability
Ethical behavior
Personal grooming
serves to protect both the patient and the practitioner
Confidentiality
comes from the Latin words vena, “vein,” and sectio, “cutting”
Venesection
most common method of general bloodletting
Venesection
most common method of general bloodletting
Stone Age
the surgeons into Surgeons of the Long Robe and Surgeons of the Short Robe.
Barber Surgeons
phlebotomy was considered a major therapeutic (treatment) process, and anyone willing to claim medical training could perform phlebotomy
17th – 18th century
required a great deal of practice to maintain the high degree of dexterity
Cupping and Leeching
involved the application of a heated suction apparatus, called the “cup,” to the skin to draw the blood to the surface.
Cupping
wide double-edged blade at right angles to the handle
Fleams
used for general phlebotomy to open an artery or, more commonly, a vein to remove large amounts of blood.
Fleams
European medicinal leech, to the spot needing bloodletting with a drop of milk or blood on the patient’s skin.
Hirudo medicinalis,
was widely practiced in Europe, especially in France. Leeches were kept in special vessels that were filled with water and had perforated tops
Leeching
collecting blood by penetrating a vein with a needle and
syringe or other collection apparatus
Venipuncture
collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a
lancet
Capillary puncture
patient has the right to an explanation of what medical procedure is being performed and why.
Informed Consent
If a phlebotomist threatens someone
Assault
Assault simply involves causing someone to fear that bodily harm will come to them,
Battery
A patient has the right to know that their personal information will not be spread by the medical professionals
Confidentiality
4 elements of negligence
duty, breach, cause, and harm.
type of civil lawsuits that patients generally bring against medical practitioners who have failed to follow the standard of care.
Malpractice
Threat only
Assault
Intentional harm w out consent
Battery
Done to obtain money
Fraud
Unauthorized release of personal info
Invasion of privacy
Failure to keep medical info
Breach of confidentiality
Standard care is owed
Malpractice
Failure to exercise the level of care
Doing something unreasonable
Negligence
The thing speaks for itself
Res Ipsa Loquitor
Let the master respond
Respondeat superior
Normal level of skill and care
Standard of care
Length of time after an alleged injury is permitted to file a lawsuit
Statue of limitations
Imposed by law on one person for facts committed by another
Vicarious liability
Covers healthcare practionoer from lawsuit
Malpractice insurance
Voluntary or competent permission
Informed consent
Telling what needs to be done
Expressed consent
Consent for minors
For 18 under
Parental or guardian consent
Litigation process
Incident
Consultation, complaint, plaintiff (injured)
Trial
Jury’s decision
Characteristics of a phlebotomist
Self-confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Self-motivation
Dependability
Ethical behavior
Personal grooming
has the ability to trust his or her own personal judgment.
Self-Confidence
feeling of “wholeness” deriving from honesty and consistency of character;
Integrity
being sensitive to a person’s needs and willing to offer
reassurance in a caring and humane way
Compassion
takes initiative to follow through on tasks, consistently strives to improve and correct behavior
Self-Motivation
takes personal responsibility for his or her actions
Dependability
making the right personal choices that help to maintain a high level of respect
Ethical Behavior
“First do no harm”
primum non nocere
Two general categories of healthcare facilities
inpatient (non-ambulatory) and outpatient (ambulatory)
Primary task is to provide short-term care for people with severe health issues
Hospital
Offer a safe environment for the surgery and basic monitoring during the initial post-operation hours
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Provide routine care as well as treatment for acute conditions
Doctor’s Office
Walk-in clinics that offer outpatient care immediately
Urgent Care Clinic
Designed for patients who require constant care but do not need
to be hospitalized and cannot be cared for at home
Nursing Home
Classification of Health Facilities is based on
A. Ownership
B. Scope of services
C. Functional capacity
Ownership of health facilities
- Government
- Private
Scope of services of health facilities
- General Facilities/Hospital
- Specialty Centers/Hospitals
way by which information is exchanged or transmitted.
Communication
