Phlebotomy Handbook
Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advanced
by Diana Garza, Kathleen Becan-McBride
10th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134709321 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134720074 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 10th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 672 |
The 10th Edition of Phlebotomy Handbook by Diana Garza and Kathleen Becan-McBride is a Pearson handbook covering blood specimen collection procedures. This volume provides instructional guidance on clinical phlebotomy skills ranging from basic concepts to advanced competencies across modern healthcare environments.
Instructional content systematically addresses infection control protocols, workplace safety measures, and emergency first aid principles. Subject coverage links safety protocols directly to medical terminology and general organ system anatomy. Furthermore, the text highlights the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems while detailing specialized clinical routines, including pediatric collection procedures, geriatric collection methods, and point-of-care testing.
A defining structural feature of this 2019 edition is its direct alignment with entry-level competencies established by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). This educational framework offers structured support for academic coursework and clinical training programs, preparing phlebotomy students and health care workers for professional practice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment
Chapter 2: Communication, Computer Essentials, and Documentation
Chapter 3: Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
Chapter 4: Infection Control
Chapter 5: Safety and First Aid
Chapter 6: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology of Organ Systems
Chapter 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 8: Blood Collection Equipment for Venipuncture and Capillary Specimens
Chapter 9: Preexamination/Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection
Chapter 10: Venipuncture Procedures
Chapter 11: Capillary or Dermal Blood Specimens
Chapter 12: Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing
Chapter 13: Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures
Chapter 14: Point-of-Care Collections
Chapter 15: Blood Cultures, Arterial, Intravenous (IV), and Special Collection Procedures
Chapter 16: Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens
Chapter 17: Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas
Chapter Appendix 1: NAACLS Entry-Level Phlebotomist Competencies
Chapter Appendix 2: Competency Assessment Tracking Checklist
Chapter Appendix 3: Finding a Job
Chapter Appendix 4: International Organizations
Chapter Appendix 5: The Basics of Vital Signs
- • Procedure A5-1 Taking Oral Temperature
- • Procedure A5-2 Taking Aural Temperature
- • Procedure A5-3 Taking Axillary Temperature
- • Procedure A5-4 Assessing Peripheral Pulse Rate
- • Procedure A5-5 Taking Blood Pressure
- • Procedure A5-6 Assessing Respiration Rate
Chapter Appendix 6: Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings: Stay Up-to-Date with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
Chapter Appendix 7: Common Laboratory Assays, Reference Intervals, and Critical Limits
Chapter Appendix 8: Blood Collection and Allowable Volumes from Pediatric and Neonatal Patients
Chapter Appendix 9: Cautious Use of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
Chapter Appendix 10: Formulas, Calculations, and Metric Conversion
Chapter Appendix 11: Military Time (24-Hour Clock)
Chapter Appendix 12: Basic Spanish for Specimen Collection Procedures
Chapter Appendix 13: Answers to Study Questions, Case Studies, and Competency Checklists
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