Phlebotomy Technician Certification Study Guide - Jane John-Nwankwo - Bog

The phlebotomy Technician Certification study guide is simplified summary of the topics the phlebotomy technician expects to see in the national certification exams. Contents include: Contents Introduction Anatomy & Physiology: An overview of the skin and the heart Site Selection Venipuncture Complications associated with phlebotomy Factors to consider prior to carrying out the procedure Quality assurance and specimen handling Analytical errors Routine venipuncture Failure to obtain blood Special venipuncture Special specimen handling Dermal Punctures/Micro Capillary collection Order of draw Test tubes, additives and tests Safety Infection control/ chain of infection Legal considerations in phlebotomy 200 practice test questions