Prentice Hall

Allied Health



Phlebotomy Basics: With Other Laboratory Techniques
Bonnie F. Fremgen, University of Notre Dame
Wendy M. Blume, MT (ASCP), Community College of Philadelphia

ISBN-10: 0835961648
ISBN-13: 9780835961646

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 310 pp
Published: 11/09/2000

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For one-semester Phlebotomy and Medical Assisting courses, in certificate and multiskilling programs.

Beautifully designed with a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, this highly readable text offers a step-by-step presentation of the basic clinical procedures used by phlebotomists in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It thoroughly prepares students to become certified phlebotomists, examining their role in the field today, and exploring such areas as ethics, legal issues, communication, equipment needs, laboratory tests, collection techniques, and safety. Clear descriptions of clinical topics make this an excellent reference for students and practicing phlebotomists who wish to pass a national certification exam.

  • Unique medical tips—Placed at strategic points in the narrative.

    • Provides students with helpful hints and useful information relating to the discussion within the text.

  • Current information on blood drawing techniques and equipment.

    • Teaches students the latest techniques and procedures in order to ensure safety for both blood collector and patient.

  • Discussion of special needs patients—Includes children, the elderly, hearing impaired, blind, and the difficult patient.

    • Supplies students with helpful information on performing procedures and communicating with many different types of patients.

  • Clearly stated procedures—Includes terminal performance competency.

    • Explains to students in a step-by-step format what they need to do, so that they can quickly master and review techniques.

  • A full chapter on the circulatory system.

    • Offers students a review of the human body system their knowledge and equipment will be working on.

  • “Beyond the Basics” icons—Directs students to the Companion Website.

    • Encourages students to obtain more information and additional practice.

Pedagogy
  • Chapter objectives and key terms.

    • Identifies important concepts for students, so that they can organize learning goals and use them to review.

  • Chapter-end competency review questions.

    • Offers students an opportunity to test their understanding of the material covered in each chapter.

  • Chapter-end examination review questions.

    • Shows students the types of questions asked on a national certification examination in order to prepare them for successfully taking it.

  • A four-color illustration format.

    • Provides clearer illustrations and photos that bring procedures to life.

  • Common Spanish terms—Included in Appendix C.

    • Provides students with a useful resource when working with Spanish-speaking patients.

I. PHLEBOTOMY AND THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT.

 1. The Role of the Phlebotomist.

 2. Health Care Facilities and the Clinical Laboratory.

 3. Ethics, Legal Practice, and Regulatory Issues.

 4. Infection Control, Safety, and Quality Control.

II. PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT.

 5. Patient Preparation for Blood Collection.

 6. Venipuncture.

 7. Dermal (Capillary) Puncture.

 8. Special Blood Collection Procedures.

 9. Special Patient Populations.

10. The Care and Handling of Specimens.

11. Complications and Troubleshooting.

III. BASIC LABORATORY VALUES.

12. Hematology.

13. Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Related Specimen Collection.

14. Microbiology and Related Specimen Collection.

IV. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, ANATOMY, AND PHYSIOLOGY.

15. Medical Terminology.

16. The Circulatory System and Its Relationship to Phlebotomy.

Appendix A: Laboratory Values.

Appendix B: Laboratory Math.

Appendix C: Common Spanish Terms.

Appendix D: Glossary.

Index.

BONNIE F. FREMGEN is a former associate dean of the allied health program at Robert Morris College. She has taught clinical and administrative topics, as well as phlebotomy, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology.

Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree and a master's degree in health care administration. She received her Ph.D. from the College of Education at the University of Illinois.

She has broad interests and experiences in the health care field, including in physicians' offices, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Dr. Fremgen is currently an associate professional specialist at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

WENDY M. BLUME is the former department head of the clinical laboratory science program at the Community College of Philadelphia. During her tenure as department head, she developed the department's phlebotomy program, and the program was approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In addition to phlebotomy, she has taught many different courses in clinical laboratory science such as clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, and blood banking.

Dr. Blume holds a bachelor's degree in medical technology from Case Western Reserve University and a master's degree in clinical microbiology from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a registered medical technologist in the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). She has earned her Ed.D. in health education from Temple University.

In addition to teaching in the allied health field for many years, Dr. Blume has also worked in a clinical environment as a phlebotomist, bench technologist, and laboratory supervisor. Currently she is the acting dean of the Division of Business, Science, and Technology at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Beautifully designed with a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, this highly readable book offers a step-by-step presentation of the basic clinical procedures used by phlebotomists in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It thoroughly prepares students to become certified phlebotomists, examining the role of the phlebotomist in today's healthcare setting, and exploring such areas as ethics, legal issues, communication, equipment needs, laboratory tests, collection techniques, and safety. Clear descriptions of clinical topics make this an excellent reference for students and practicing phlebotomists who wish to pass a national certification exam.

FEATURES

  • FREE CD-ROM includes an audio glossary that allows readers to listen to the pronunciation of key terms and helps them master the medical language.
  • FREE interactive Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/fremgen) provides readers with chapter-specific study guide questions and immediate feedback to help them assess their mastery of chapter topics and identify areas where further study is needed.
  • Beyond the Basics icon directs readers to the Companion Website for more information and additional practice.
  • Full-color photographs and illustrations bring procedures to life.
  • Procedures are explained using a step-by-step format with full-color illustrations, allowing for quick mastery and review.
  • Med Tips appear throughout the book and provide helpful hints an useful information.
  • Review questions at the end of each chapter reflect the types of questions found on certification exams, helping readers assess their understanding of concept and skills.

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