Phlebotomy Essentials

Contains information on phlebotomy procedure. This title also includes information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests.

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Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, "Phlebotomy Essentials, Fourth Edition" provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this fourth edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas. An accompanying CD-ROM includes clinical procedures videos, animations, electronic flashcards, and a glossary with audio pronunciations. Other ancillaries include a new companion Workbook, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and online resources at the Point. "Phlebotomy Exam Review, Third Edition" prepares students for all 10 national certification exams in phlebotomy, including ACA, ASCP, NCA, ASPT, IAPA, NAHP, NCCT, NPA, NHA, and AMT and follows the accreditation guidelines for both the NAACLS and the CLSI (formerly NCCLS).
The book is written in a comprehensive outline format, includes over 800 multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales, and also includes sample exams to encourage a comfort level in the test-taking environment. This text is often required of phlebotomy students even when a separate exam review course is not taught.