Phlebotomy Patient Identification and Communication Flashcards
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Which document grants a healthcare provider permission to perform a procedure on a patient?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent is the process by which a patient is given information about a procedure and voluntarily agrees to it before it is performed.
What is the appropriate way to address a patient who has not told the phlebotomist their preferred name or title?
Answer: Use a formal title (Mr./Ms./Mrs.) and last name until the patient indicates otherwise
Using formal titles and last names shows respect and professionalism until the patient establishes a preferred form of address.
A patient states they have fasted for 14 hours for a glucose test. The requisition says 'fasting.' What should the phlebotomist do?
Answer: Proceed with the draw as fasting requirements (8–12 hrs) have been met
Standard fasting for glucose and lipid panels is 8–12 hours; a 14-hour fast is acceptable, and the phlebotomist should proceed and document the fasting time.
Which law primarily governs the confidentiality of patient health information in the United States?
Answer: HIPAA Privacy Rule
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards for protecting individually identifiable health information and applies to all healthcare providers and workers.
What should a phlebotomist do before leaving a patient's room after a blood draw?
Answer: Ensure the patient is comfortable, the draw site is not bleeding, and all sharps are disposed of safely
Before leaving, the phlebotomist must confirm hemostasis at the site, ensure patient comfort, and safely dispose of all sharps to prevent post-draw complications and needlestick injuries.
When is it acceptable for a phlebotomist to draw blood from a site with an IV line running?
Answer: Only with physician authorization and below the IV site after stopping the infusion for at least 2 minutes
If no alternative site exists, blood may be drawn from the arm with an IV only with physician order, distal to the IV site, after stopping the infusion for 2 minutes and discarding the first 5 mL.