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What is the main purpose of phlebotomy?
What is the main purpose of phlebotomy?
- To remove excess humor from the body
- To collect blood for analysis or therapeutic measures (correct)
- To balance the four humors in the body
- To perform bloodletting as a form of treatment
The term 'phlebotomy' is derived from which two Greek words?
The term 'phlebotomy' is derived from which two Greek words?
- Black bile and spleen
- Blood and brain
- Vein and cut (correct)
- Phlegm and lungs
During the Middle Ages, who commonly performed bloodletting?
During the Middle Ages, who commonly performed bloodletting?
- Roman emperors
- Barber-surgeons (correct)
- Egyptian healers
- Greek physicians
Which alternative medicine practice involves the use of heated suction cups?
Which alternative medicine practice involves the use of heated suction cups?
What did Hippocrates believe a person's health was dependent on?
What did Hippocrates believe a person's health was dependent on?
In which era was phlebotomy treated as a major therapy?
In which era was phlebotomy treated as a major therapy?
What is a key aspect of communication skills when interacting with patients?
What is a key aspect of communication skills when interacting with patients?
Why is it important for phlebotomists to have proper telephone skills?
Why is it important for phlebotomists to have proper telephone skills?
What should a phlebotomist do before putting a caller on hold according to proper telephone etiquette?
What should a phlebotomist do before putting a caller on hold according to proper telephone etiquette?
How can phlebotomists maintain accurate and consistent information when communicating over the phone?
How can phlebotomists maintain accurate and consistent information when communicating over the phone?
What should phlebotomists do if they cannot help a caller over the phone?
What should phlebotomists do if they cannot help a caller over the phone?
Why do poor telephone skills affect the image of the laboratory?
Why do poor telephone skills affect the image of the laboratory?
What is the current term for bloodletting?
What is the current term for bloodletting?
Which of the following is a method used in phlebotomy for blood collection?
Which of the following is a method used in phlebotomy for blood collection?
What is one of the main goals of the Phlebotomy practice?
What is one of the main goals of the Phlebotomy practice?
What is the role of phlebotomists in delivering collected blood samples?
What is the role of phlebotomists in delivering collected blood samples?
Which method of blood collection in phlebotomy involves puncturing the skin?
Which method of blood collection in phlebotomy involves puncturing the skin?
What is one of the main methods used by phlebotomists to collect blood samples?
What is one of the main methods used by phlebotomists to collect blood samples?
What is the primary focus of tertiary healthcare facilities?
What is the primary focus of tertiary healthcare facilities?
In which healthcare setting would you find non-departmentalized hospitals?
In which healthcare setting would you find non-departmentalized hospitals?
What type of laboratory procedures are handled by Anatomical and Surgical Pathology?
What type of laboratory procedures are handled by Anatomical and Surgical Pathology?
What defines the Ambulatory Care medical services?
What defines the Ambulatory Care medical services?
Which healthcare unit belongs to the local level but is under government health department jurisdiction?
Which healthcare unit belongs to the local level but is under government health department jurisdiction?
What distinguishes primary healthcare facilities from secondary healthcare facilities?
What distinguishes primary healthcare facilities from secondary healthcare facilities?
What is a key trait that forms the professional image of phlebotomists?
What is a key trait that forms the professional image of phlebotomists?
Which credential is important for phlebotomists to possess?
Which credential is important for phlebotomists to possess?
What is an essential quality of professionalism for phlebotomists?
What is an essential quality of professionalism for phlebotomists?
Why is good communication essential for phlebotomists during the venipuncture procedure?
Why is good communication essential for phlebotomists during the venipuncture procedure?
What kind of behavior should phlebotomists display to avoid harm to patients?
What kind of behavior should phlebotomists display to avoid harm to patients?
What personal trait helps phlebotomists continuously seek areas of improvement?
What personal trait helps phlebotomists continuously seek areas of improvement?
