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History of Phlebotomy and Bloodletting

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What was the primary purpose of bloodletting in the past?

To rid the body of evil spirits (correct)

To balance the body's humors

To diagnose diseases

To provide accurate test results

Who is recognized as the father of medicine?

Leeches

Hippocrates (correct)

Hirudo medicinalis

Venesection

What was the primary method of bloodletting during the 17th - early 18th century?

Piercing the veins with lancet type instruments (correct)

Venipuncture

Suction through heated glass cup

Capillary blood collection

What role does phlebotomy play in healthcare today?

Collecting blood for accurate and reliable results Signup and view all the answers

In what way has blood collection changed in the present compared to the past?

It provides accurate and precise test results for diagnostic purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary professional attitude that must be used in treating patients during phlebotomy?

Compassion Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important quality, according to the text, for a phlebotomist to display?

Integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of a phlebotomist according to the text?

Transporting and dispatching samples efficiently Signup and view all the answers

Which component of interpersonal communication involves the study of an individual's concept and use of space?

Proxemics Signup and view all the answers

What does self-motivation entail for a phlebotomist according to the text?

Making every effort to provide excellence in all aspects of patient care Signup and view all the answers

Which duty is listed as an additional responsibility for a phlebotomist in the text?

Training new technicians and students in duties and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What does dependability involve for a phlebotomist according to the text?

Working hard and showing constant, reliable effort, and perseverance Signup and view all the answers