MOD 1 Flashcards
Act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis.
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy derivation
phlebos “vein”
tome “incision”
also done as part of the patient’s treatment
for certain blood disorders.
Phlebotomy
the collection of blood from a vein which is usually done for laboratory testing.
Venipuncture
Goals of Phlebotomy
- Obtain blood for diagnostic purposes and monitor treatment
- Collect blood for transfusion
- Phlebotomy that is part of treatment (therapeutic phlebotomy) is performed to treat polycythemia vera, a condition that causes an elevated red blood cell volume (hematocrit)
- Prescribed for patients with disorders that increase the amount of iron in their blood to dangerous levels, such as hemochromatosis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C
help to distend the veins for
phlebotomy
Torniquet
the light yellow fluid when separated
from blood and the largest part of our blood.
Plasma
most prominent superficial
vein in the body, can easily be seen in most
people at the inner fold of the elbow, and the
most used vein for phlebotomy due to its
accessibility.
Median cubital vein
assists in patient care in the hospital but does not reside there.
Extern
smallest blood vessels in your vascular (blood vessel) system
Capillaries
fainting or passing out and happens if
you have a sudden drop in blood pressure, a drop
in heart rate, or changes in the amount of blood
in areas of your body.
Syncope
inflammation of the vein because
there’s blood clotting inside it or the vein walls
are damaged.
Phlebitis
needle used to draw blood from
superficial veins or administer medications or
intravenous (IV) fluids.
Butterfly
clear liquid that can be separated from
clotted blood
Serum
caused by an injury to the wall of
a blood vessel, prompting blood to seep out of
the blood vessel into the surrounding tissues.
Hematoma
along with the cephalic vein, is one of
the primary superficial veins that drain the
upper limb
Basilic vein
Usual site for blood collection; folds of arms
Antecubital fossa
a person responsible for drawing blood from patients for laboratory tests, transfusions, or donation.
Phlebotomist
Types of Phlebotomy
- venipuncture - via veins
*arterial puncture - via artery
*capillary puncture - via finger prick
*heel puncture - infants
Work environment of Phlebotomists
Hospitals
Medical offices
Clinics
Diagnostic Laboratories
Blood donation centers
Duties and Responsibilities of a Phlebotomist
Prepare patients for collection procedures associated with laboratory samples
✓ Collect routine skin puncture and venous specimens for testing as required
✓ Prepare specimens for transport to ensure stability of sample
✓ Maintain patient confidentiality
✓ Perform quality-control checks while carrying out clerical, clinical, and technical duties
✓ Transport specimens to the laboratory
✓ Comply with all procedures instituted in the procedure manual
✓ Promote good relations with patients and hospital personnel
✓ Assist in collecting and documenting monthly workload and recording data
✓ Maintain safe working conditions
✓ Perform appropriate laboratory computer operations
✓ Participate in continuing education programs
✓ Collect and perform point-of-care testing (POCT)
✓ Perform quality-control checks on POCT instruments
✓ Perform skin tests
✓ Prepare and process specimens
✓ Collect urine drug screen specimens
✓ Perform electrocardiography
✓ Perform front-office duties, current procedural terminology coding, and paperwork
Official Recognition of Phelobotomist
Certification
Licensure
Continuing Education (CE)
voluntary process by which an agency grants recognition to an individual who has
met certain prerequisites in a particular technical area.
Certification
Certification indicates the completion and attaintment of?
defined academic and training requirements
AND
satisfactory score on examination
