History of Phlebotomy and Bloodletting
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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?

    <p>Collecting blood for accurate and reliable results</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It provides accurate and precise test results for diagnostic purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transporting and dispatching samples efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Proxemics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Training new technicians and students in duties and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Working hard and showing constant, reliable effort, and perseverance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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