Designed to help you master current practices and procedures of phlebotomy, this concise text provides easy-to-read guidelines for both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. You'll find essential coverage of infection control, OSHA guidelines, and anatomy and physiology, as well as authoritative discussions of professional issues such as department management, total quality, and medical-legal topics.
• A 150-question practice exam prepares you for phlebotomy certification examinations with questions that mirror the exam's multiple-choice format.
• New content keeps you up to date with the latest medical terminology, patient quality issues, geriatric and pediatric considerations, and point-of-care tests.
• Case studies with critical thinking questions challenge you to apply chapter content to real-life scenarios.
• Spanish phrases related to phlebotomy are included in the appendix for quick reference.
• Competency score sheets allow you to evaluate your mastery of newly acquired skills related to the most critical and important steps in phlebotomy procedures.
• A color Tube Guide helps you quickly determine the type of tube to use for blood collection of common tests.
• A companion Evolve website features interactive quizzes for further testing of important concepts.