Phlebotomy
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-64266-8 (ISBN)
Right-sized coverage of the full spectrum of phlebotomy practice.
Step-by-step illustrated procedures on essential phlebotomy competencies and techniques.
Exam preparation questions in each chapter and three mock certification exams help with classroom and board test review.
Clinical scenarios and tips focus on application and real-world workplace challenges and solutions.
Removable bookmark for handy clinical reference to tube color-coding.
OSHA icons in procedures highlight safe and effective practice.
Key terms and acronyms listed at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted in text, and defined in a back-of-book glossary.
Additional online resources - animations, procedure videos, interactive exercises, and an audio glossary.
NEW! Expanded and updated content on new laboratory tests, emergency procedures, job duties, safety, quality assurance, and more.
NEW! Animations focusing on anatomy and physiology help ensure comprehension of foundational content.
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. 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.
Unit 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. 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 Exam Appendix F: Answers to Chapter Questions and Mock Certification Exam Glossary
Glossary Index
Erscheinungsdatum | 19.08.2019 |
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Zusatzinfo | Approx. 300 illustrations (300 in full color); Illustrations |
Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 184 x 260 mm |
Gewicht | 860 g |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
ISBN-10 | 0-323-64266-7 / 0323642667 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-64266-8 / 9780323642668 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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