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Phlebotomy
Worktext and Procedures Manual
- 5th Edition - July 26, 2019
- Authors: Robin S. Warekois, Richard Robinson, Pamela Primrose
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 4 2 6 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 4 2 6 7 - 5
Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrat… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaster practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Procedure Photo Credits
- Icons Used in This Book
- Unit 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Abbreviations
- What is phlebotomy?
- Modern Phlebotomy
- Professional Organizations and Standards
- Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 2. Healthcare Structure
- Abbreviations
- Hospital Organization
- Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
- Functions of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory Departments
- Standards and Accreditation for the Clinical Laboratory
- Other Healthcare Settings
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 3. Safety
- Abbreviations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Types of Safety Hazards
- Emergency First-Aid Procedures
- Disaster Emergency Plan
- Sensitivity to Latex and Other Materials
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 4. Infection Control
- Abbreviations
- Infection
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Chain of Infection
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Isolation Control Measures
- Review for Certification
- Unit 2. Phlebotomy Basics
- Chapter 5. Medical Terminology
- How to use this Chapter
- Parts of a Word
- Abbreviations
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 6. Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Abbreviations
- Levels of Organization
- Anatomic Terminology
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Integumentary System
- Nervous Systems
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Respiratory System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive Systems
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 7. Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
- Abbreviations
- Circulatory System
- Lymphatic System
- Immune System
- Review for Certification
- Unit 3. Specimen Collection
- Chapter 8. Venipuncture Equipment
- Abbreviations
- Phlebotomy Equipment
- Organizing and Transporting Equipment
- Locating Veins
- Cleaning The Puncture Site
- Protecting The Puncture Site
- Needles
- Types of Needles
- Needle Safety
- Needle Adapters
- Evacuated Collection Tubes
- Types of Blood Specimens
- Tube Additives
- Order of Draw
- Needle Disposal Containers
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 9. Routine Venipuncture
- Abbreviations
- Requisitions
- Patient Identification
- Routine Venipuncture
- Routine Venipuncture with a Syringe
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 10. Capillary Collection
- Abbreviations
- Reasons for Performing Capillary Collection
- Differences Between Venous and Capillary Blood
- Equipment for Capillary Collection
- Site Selection
- Capillary Collection
- Other Uses of Capillary Puncture
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 11. Preanalytic Variables and Venipuncture Complications
- Abbreviations
- Preanalytic Variables
- Problems and Complications in Routine Venipuncture
- Barriers to Communicating with the Patient
- Problems in Site Selection
- Problems Associated With Cleaning the Site
- Problems Associated With Tourniquet Application
- Complications During Collection
- Problems in Completing the Procedure
- Factors That Affect Sample Integrity
- Long-Term Complications Associated With Venipuncture
- Specimen Rejection
- Specimen Recollection
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 12. Blood Collection in Special Populations
- Abbreviations
- Pediatric Patients
- Geriatric Patients
- Patients Requiring Blood Draws for Extended Periods
- Special Equipment Used in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 13. Arterial Blood Collection
- Abbreviations
- Composition of Arterial Blood
- Arterial Blood Gas Testing
- Capillary Blood Gas Testing
- Review For Certification
- Chapter 14. Special Collections and Procedures
- Abbreviations
- Fasting and Timed Specimens
- Blood Cultures
- Blood Donor Collection
- Special Specimen Collection and Handling
- Blood Smears
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 15. Special Nonblood Collection Procedures
- Abbreviations
- Urine Specimens
- Fecal Specimens
- Semen Specimens
- Throat Specimens
- Nasopharyngeal Specimens
- Sweat Electrolyte/Chloride Specimens
- Body Fluid Specimens
- Breath Specimens
- Saliva Specimens
- Gastric Fluid
- Review For Certification
- Unit 4. Specimen Handling
- Chapter 16. Specimen Handling, Transport, and Processing
- Abbreviations
- General Guidelines for Specimen Transport
- Transporting Samples to the Laboratory
- Processing
- Transport and Processing of Nonblood Specimens
- Specimen Rejection
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 17. Point-of-Care Testing
- Abbreviations
- Advantages of Point-of-Care Testing
- Common Tests Performed At the Point of Care
- Electrocardiography
- Other CLIA-Waived Tests
- Review for Certification
- Unit 5. Professional Issues
- Chapter 18. Quality Phlebotomy
- Abbreviations
- Features of Quality Phlebotomy
- Preanalytic Variables
- Patient Preparation and Specimen Collection
- Transportation
- Processing
- Analytic Variables
- Postanalytic Variables
- Review for Certification
- Chapter 19. Legal Issues in Phlebotomy
- Abbreviations
- Why Study Legal Issues?
- The Legal System
- Professional Liability
- Confidentiality
- Review for Certification
- 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
- Index
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: July 26, 2019
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323642668
- eBook ISBN: 9780323642675
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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.
Affiliations and expertise
Scientific and Technical Writer Sherborn, Massachusetts UNITED STATES