ACT. 1B: THE PHLEBOTOMIST

Question 1

A phlebotomist collect ________ for an accurate and reliable test.

Answer 1

blood

Question 2

A phlebotomist is cross-trained in? (6 in total)

Answer 2

venipuncture, capillary collection, patient care, laboratory receptionist duties, sample processing, and computer work.

Question 3

What do phlebotomists represent?

Answer 3

laboratory

Question 4

Phlebotomists have a direct _______ with the patient.

Answer 4

contact

Question 5

Phlebotomists perform tasks that are critical to the patient’s ________ and _______.

Answer 5

diagnosis; care

Question 6

The Phlebotomist’s own professional attitude toward the job and duties determines how the patient is_________.

Answer 6

treated

Question 7

If the Phlebotomist attempts to draw a patient and does not feel confident about obtaining the sample, what will most likely happen?

Answer 7

a “miss” of the patient.

Question 8

It is not the events of the day that shape the Phlebotomist, it is how the Phelobomist ___________________.

Answer 8

deal with those events

Question 9

What consists the common dress code for most hospital-employed Phlebotomists?

Answer 9

• No visible tattoos
• No body piercing other that a minimum or two in the ears (one for each ear)
• Distal free edge of fingernails should not be longer than 1/4 inch
• No blue jeans or casual attire
• No open-toed shoes
• No t-shirt or sweatshirts

Question 10

Phlebotomist’s Roles in Health Care

Answer 10

1. Collect blood for accurate and reliable test
2. Cross-trained in venipuncture, capillary collection, patient care, laboratory receptionist duties, sample processing, computer work
3. Represent the laboratory
4. Direct contact with the patient
5. Perform tasks that are critical to patient’s diagnosis and care

Question 11

Phlebotomist Professional Attitude

Answer 11

1. The Phlebotomist’s own professional attitude toward the job and duties determines how the patient is treated.
2. If the phlebotomist attempts to draw a patient and does not feel confident about obtaining the sample, a “miss” of the patient will most likely result.
3. It is not the events of the day that shape the Phlebotomist, it is how the Phlebotomist deals with those events.

Question 12

Phlebotomist Professional Grooming

Answer 12

1. No visible tattoos
2. No body piercing other than a minimum of two in the ears (one for each ear)
3. Distal Free Edge of Fingernails should not be longer than 1/4 inch
4. No Blue jeans or casual attire
5. No open-toed shoes
6. No T-shirts or sweatshirts