The First Critical Step in Blood Collections Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The first critical step in blood collections is:

• A) introduction of the phlebotomist.
• B) a brief explanation of the procedure and tests to be performed.
• C) patient identification.
• D) a check of test requisitions for ordered tests.

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Definitions:

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that acts as the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primitive needs.

Primitive

Denotes something that is basic or unsophisticated in terms of development or technology, often implying an early stage of evolutionary or historical development.

Instinctive Component

An innate part of behavior that arises from within and is driven by evolutionary pressures, without the need for conscious thought.

Personality

A mix of features and qualities that define an individual's specific character.