The Phlebotomy Workbook

This best seller has been revised and reformatted in color! Highly regarded as a comprehensive, self-contained course on phlebotomy, it is a must-have for your students! WHAT''S NEW Two-color interior! Updated with new safety requirements and equipment, such as safety needle devices and needle disposal systems mandated by OSHA New chapter on point-of-care testing Updates for total quality management (TQM) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) issues Special considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients Review of central venous catheters. Full-color tube top guide KEY FEATURES Written to comply with guidelines established by national certifying organizations and in accordance with OSHA and NCCLS guidelines Integrates terminology, anatomy, and phlebotomy theory, allowing the instructor to tailor the book to the student''s needs. Each unit is self-contained: the discussion of a given body system includes anatomy, terminology, the related abbreviations, and lab tests (including a brief discussion of a test''s function) Workbook format enhances skill development and promotes problem-solving skills.