Phlebotomy: Role and Responsibilities

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What is the role of a phlebotomist?

Conducting physical therapy sessions and administering vaccinations

Interpreting lab results and prescribing medication

Preparing specimens for transport and collecting blood samples from patients (correct)

Assisting in surgical procedures and providing nursing care

What does a requisition form typically collect?

Details of the patient's family members and their medical history

Information about the patient's dietary habits and exercise routine

Patient's details, medication and medical treatment information, list of needed equipment and services (correct)

Financial information and insurance details of the patient

Which safety measure is crucial for phlebotomists?

Handling needles without protective gloves

Using the same needle for multiple patients to save resources

Practicing good hygiene by always washing hands and wearing proper PPE (correct)

Avoiding cleaning workspaces to prevent exposure to cleaning chemicals

What is the purpose of properly cleaning phlebotomy equipment before and after every use?

To prevent cross-contamination and ensure patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What does a biohazard can refer to in the context of phlebotomy?

A designated container for disposal of used needles and other biohazardous materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of educating patients about the lab draw procedure?

It helps reduce patient anxiety and ensures cooperation during blood collection Signup and view all the answers

In which department of a clinical laboratory might you find the study of RBC antigens and antibodies associated with blood transfusions?

Immunohematology Signup and view all the answers

Which medical professional is specialized in diagnosing medical conditions using laboratory tests and techniques?

Pathologist Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the heart?

Veins Signup and view all the answers

What medical condition results from an abnormal pooling of blood under the skin due to a broken or ruptured blood vessel?

Hematoma Signup and view all the answers

Where would you typically find the median cubital vein?

Elbow Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood cells are responsible for the breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs) by the body or by external factors?

Hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the average percentage of plasma in human blood?

55% Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition is characterized by the presence of blood cells in urine and can be caused by infections?

Hematuria Signup and view all the answers

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