Phlebotomy
Worktext and Procedures Manual
- 6th Edition - September 1, 2024
- Authors: Robin S. Warekois, Richard Robinson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 6 1 0 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 7 0 6 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 7 0 5 - 4
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Request a sales quoteUnit 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy
1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
2. Health Care Structure
3. Safety
4. Infection Control
Unit 2: Phlebotomy Basics
5. Medical Terminology
6. Human Anatomy and Physiology
7. Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Unit 3: Specimen Collection
8. Venipuncture Equipment
9. Routine Venipuncture
10. Capillary Collection
11. Preanalytic Variables and Venipuncture Complications
12. Blood Collection in Special Populations
13. Arterial Blood Collection
14. Special Collections and Procedures
15. Special Nonblood Collection Procedures
Unit 4: Specimen Handling
16. Specimen Handling, Transport, and Processing
17. Point-of-Care Testing
Unit 5: Professional Issues
18. Quality Phlebotomy
19. Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
Appendix A: Metric System Measurements
Appendix B: Common English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy
Appendix C: Competency Checklists
Appendix D: Common Abbreviations
Appendix E: Mock Certification Examination
Appendix F: Answers to Chapter Questions and Mock Certification Examination
Glossary
Index
1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
2. Health Care Structure
3. Safety
4. Infection Control
Unit 2: Phlebotomy Basics
5. Medical Terminology
6. Human Anatomy and Physiology
7. Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Unit 3: Specimen Collection
8. Venipuncture Equipment
9. Routine Venipuncture
10. Capillary Collection
11. Preanalytic Variables and Venipuncture Complications
12. Blood Collection in Special Populations
13. Arterial Blood Collection
14. Special Collections and Procedures
15. Special Nonblood Collection Procedures
Unit 4: Specimen Handling
16. Specimen Handling, Transport, and Processing
17. Point-of-Care Testing
Unit 5: Professional Issues
18. Quality Phlebotomy
19. Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
Appendix A: Metric System Measurements
Appendix B: Common English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy
Appendix C: Competency Checklists
Appendix D: Common Abbreviations
Appendix E: Mock Certification Examination
Appendix F: Answers to Chapter Questions and Mock Certification Examination
Glossary
Index
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: September 1, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323936101
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Robin S. Warekois
Robin Warekois is a Medical Technologist with more than 20 years’ experience working in the clinical laboratory testing environment. She is a founding author of Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Medical Technologist Customer Service Lab Corp of America Tampa, Florida UNITED STATESRR
Richard Robinson
Richard Robinson is a scientific and technical writer with 25 years of experience translating complex scientific concepts into approachable content for students and laypersons. When he’s not writing, Richard is also co-owner of Hopestill Farm, a certified organic farm outside Boston specializing in seasonal produce, community-supported agriculture, and Christmas trees.
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Scientific and Technical Writer Sherborn, Massachusetts UNITED STATES