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What is one of the traits that form the professional image of the Phlebotomist?
What is one of the traits that form the professional image of the Phlebotomist?
During which time period did the practice of Phlebotomy involve bloodletting to keep the balance of four humors?
During which time period did the practice of Phlebotomy involve bloodletting to keep the balance of four humors?
What was the belief about health during Hippocrates' time?
What was the belief about health during Hippocrates' time?
What was the role of barber-surgeons during the Middle Ages?
What was the role of barber-surgeons during the Middle Ages?
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What was the major therapy involving Phlebotomy in the 17th and 18th century?
What was the major therapy involving Phlebotomy in the 17th and 18th century?
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What was the practice of bloodletting associated with in ancient Egyptian times?
What was the practice of bloodletting associated with in ancient Egyptian times?
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What is the main role of a Phlebotomist?
What is the main role of a Phlebotomist?
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Which method of blood collection involves using a needle inserted in a vein?
Which method of blood collection involves using a needle inserted in a vein?
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What skills are essential for a good Phlebotomist?
What skills are essential for a good Phlebotomist?
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What does a phlebotomist need to maintain in the continuous practice of the profession?
What does a phlebotomist need to maintain in the continuous practice of the profession?
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What is an essential quality for a phlebotomist when dealing with patients?
What is an essential quality for a phlebotomist when dealing with patients?
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What is an expected quality of professionalism for a phlebotomist in the healthcare industry?
What is an expected quality of professionalism for a phlebotomist in the healthcare industry?
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What is an essential component of good communication for a phlebotomist in healthcare settings?
What is an essential component of good communication for a phlebotomist in healthcare settings?
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What does good communication in healthcare settings involve?
What does good communication in healthcare settings involve?
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What does the sender and receiver need to use to accurately exchange ideas in good communication?
What does the sender and receiver need to use to accurately exchange ideas in good communication?
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Study Notes
- The practice of Phlebotomy dates back to ancient times, with evidence as early as 1400 BC in Egypt and Hippocrates using bloodletting for balancing bodily fluids.
- Phlebotomy has evolved from simple bloodletting to a crucial diagnostic tool in healthcare, with two main methods: venipuncture (needle insertion into a vein) and capillary puncture (skin puncture).
- Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood samples for laboratory testing or transfusion.
- Traits of a professional phlebotomist include good manual dexterity, communication skills, organizational skills, thorough knowledge of lab specimen requirements, and credentials such as certification, licensing, and continuing education.
- Phlebotomists should have excellent patient-client interaction skills, including being reassuring and pleasant, communicating well despite cultural and social differences, and practicing professionalism with qualities such as professional appearance, self-confidence, integrity, compassion, self-motivation, dependability, and ethical behavior.
- Effective communication skills are essential for phlebotomists, including verbal communication for expressing ideas clearly and accurately exchanging ideas with patients through feedback.
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Test your knowledge on the evolution of phlebotomy, the role of phlebotomists in healthcare, professional traits, communication concepts, healthcare settings, and laboratory analysis areas and procedures.
