Phlebotomy Technician Study Guide

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Topical Breakdown

Use the following topical guide to help you prepare for the exam:

I.  Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases (20%)

• Common medical terminology and abbreviations
• Basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Disease states relevant to phlebotomy

II.  Units of Measure, Conversion, and Calculations (5%)

• Basic measurements and calculations
• Math and time conversions
• Units of measure in phlebotomy

III.  Law, Ethics, and Professionalism (5%)

• Healthcare laws applicable to phlebotomy
• Professional workplace behavior
• Patient consent
• Record keeping

IV.  Safety Procedures (10%)

• Infection prevention and control
• Patient and staff safety

V.  Patient Identification, Communication, and Instruction (5%)

• Approach to patient interactions
• Specimen ordering and labeling

VI.  Approach to Specimen Collection and Processing (25%)

• Laboratory structure
• Laboratory tests
• Collection procedures for venipuncture
• Complications and emergencies during venipuncture

VII.  Routine and Special Blood Collections (20%)

• Basic specimen collection equipment
• Special collection requirements
• Special patient populations

VIII.  Specimen Complications and Phlebotomy Equipment (10%)

• Common specimen complications
• Use of common collection and laboratory equipment

 

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