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What is the role of a phlebotomist?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of properly cleaning phlebotomy equipment before and after every use?
What does a biohazard can refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What does a biohazard can refer to in the context of phlebotomy?
What is the significance of educating patients about the lab draw procedure?
What is the significance of educating patients about the lab draw procedure?
In which department of a clinical laboratory might you find the study of RBC antigens and antibodies associated with blood transfusions?
In which department of a clinical laboratory might you find the study of RBC antigens and antibodies associated with blood transfusions?
Which medical professional is specialized in diagnosing medical conditions using laboratory tests and techniques?
Which medical professional is specialized in diagnosing medical conditions using laboratory tests and techniques?
Which type of blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the heart?
Which type of blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the heart?
What medical condition results from an abnormal pooling of blood under the skin due to a broken or ruptured blood vessel?
What medical condition results from an abnormal pooling of blood under the skin due to a broken or ruptured blood vessel?
Where would you typically find the median cubital vein?
Where would you typically find the median cubital vein?
Which type of blood cells are responsible for the breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs) by the body or by external factors?
Which type of blood cells are responsible for the breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs) by the body or by external factors?
What is the average percentage of plasma in human blood?
What is the average percentage of plasma in human blood?
Which medical condition is characterized by the presence of blood cells in urine and can be caused by infections?
Which medical condition is characterized by the presence of blood cells in urine and can be caused by infections?
