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the primary duty of a phlebotomist is to:
collect blood speciments
the term "phlebotomy" is derived from greek words that, literally translated, means to:
cut a vein
when a patient refuses to have blood drawn, what should the phlebotomist do ?
notify the patients physician or nurse
informed consent means to:
patients must be informed of intended treatments and their risk before they are performed.
which is not a required personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist ?
sense of humor
all of the following are reasons for a phlebotomist to participate in continuing education
programs:
to learn new techniques
to remain current in phlebotomy technology
to renew certification
which of the following ancient blood letting instruments has counter part in a moderm-day
bleeding device ?
fleam
all of the following are part of a professional image:
neat, clean appearance
clean, pressed laboratory coat
short clean finger nails and long hair tied back
promoting good public relations is a part if the phlebotomist's role because:
A Phlebotomist is a representative of the laboratory.
[All of the above on chapter exam]