When Encountering a Patient with Casts on Both Arms and No

question 40

Multiple Choice

When encountering a patient with casts on both arms and no wrist band, the phlebotomist should first:

• A) check the casts for the patient identification number.
• B) ask the patient if his name is John Jones.
• C) check the patient's ankles.
• D) look for the identification band on the nightstand.

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Definitions:

Client Consciousness

The awareness and insight a client gains about themselves and their issues through the therapeutic process.

Empathetic Reflection

A therapeutic practice where the therapist mirrors the client's emotions and thoughts back to them to deepen understanding and emotional connection.

Locus of Evaluation

Refers to where an individual's standards for judgment are located, whether internally (self-determined values) or externally (societal or others' expectations).

Catharsis

A psychological release through which an individual expresses or relieves emotional tension, often leading to a state of renewal and restoration.