Review 1 Phlebotomy

What is the most important thing you do as a phlebotomist?

Identify your patient

What are the three parts of the 2 out of 3 rule?

Name

Date of Birth

Patient record #

Define standard of care

Following acceptable conduct as determined by national standards

What is negligence?

Failure to perform an action consistent with the accepted standard of care

What are the 4 parts of proving malpractice?

Duty

Dereliction

Injury

Direct cause

What is the difference between assault and battery?

Assault is the threat

Battery is the action

How do you obtain permission if the patient is unconscious?

Implied consent

4 reasons why a dermal puncture might be performed

Mastectomy patient

POCT

Infants

PKU

4 collection devices for skin puncture blood

Micro collection tube

Capillary tube

Peripheral blood smear

Neonatal screening card

What the max depth of an infant lancet?

2mm

What is the max depth for an adult lancet?

3mm