Ethical Issues in Phlebotomy

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What should you say to your mother when she asks why you didn't tell her about your aunt's surgery?

I thought you knew already.

I was respecting my uncle's confidence. (correct)

I didn't think it was my place to share the information.

I didn't want to worry you.

What must a care provider possess and exercise to fulfill their duty?

A special permission from the hospital administration

A high-grade certification in phlebotomy

A special talent for phlebotomy

A degree of learning and skill ordinarily possessed by care providers in good standing (correct)

Why did you tell the patient you didn't want to 'poke her again' during the blood draw?

To reassure her the procedure would be quick. (correct)

To explain the need for multiple needle attempts.

To distract her from the discomfort.

To apologize for the pain caused.

What are the four elements of a cause of action in medical negligence?

Duty, Standard of Care, Breach, Harm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk in the situation where the patient complains of burning pain during a blood draw?

Nerve injury. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the patient's car accident when evaluating the nerve injury claim?

To identify alternative causes of the injury. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is malpractice in medical context?

Medical negligence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a plaintiff to establish medical negligence?

All four elements of cause of action (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential when drawing blood from a pediatric patient?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to maintain confidentiality?

To maintain patient trust. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Standard of Care in Phlebotomy?

Practicing within the standard of care ordinarily possessed by care providers in good standing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a breach of duty in medical negligence?

Failing to practice within the standard of care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a phlebotomist's standard of care during blood collection?

Universal precautions and patient identification (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal requirement for proving causation in a medical malpractice lawsuit?

Proving that the injury was more likely than not caused by the breach of duty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in determining whether a breach of duty has occurred?

Whether a standard of care was not followed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical requirement for a successful medical malpractice lawsuit?

Proof of physical injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ethical considerations in medical practice?

To provide moral guidance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of a phlebotomist when collecting a blood specimen?

Getting the right specimen for the test ordered (C) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential reason for the mother's fall in the scenario?

Seeing the blood during the draw (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with the information about the mother's frequent fainting?

Inform the response team (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the patient in Scenario 6 collapse after the blood draw?

Dizziness caused by the blood draw (D) Signup and view all the answers

What would have been beneficial for the patient in Scenario 6 to share with the phlebotomist?

Her past experiences with fainting during blood draws (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might the mother's occupation as a physician be relevant in this scenario?

It could affect her judgment about her own condition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential risk in Scenario 6?

The patient's history of fainting during blood collections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the near-death of a diabetic patient in Scenario 7?

The phlebotomist did not run the daily Quality Controls on the testing meter. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the colleague's actions in Scenario 8?

He looked up his ex-girlfriend's test results without her permission. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the phlebotomist's mistake in Scenario 9?

The phlebotomist did not check the patient's armband. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the phlebotomist have done differently in Scenario 9?

Verified the patient's identity by checking the armband. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the phlebotomist's actions in Scenario 9?

The patient receives a blood transfusion of incompatible blood. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a general lesson that can be learned from Scenario 7?

Haste can compromise patient safety and lead to adverse outcomes. (B) Signup and view all the answers