To Avoid Nontechnical Errors in Specimen Processing, Phlebotomists Should

question 33

Multiple Choice

To avoid nontechnical errors in specimen processing, phlebotomists should:

• A) reject all specimens with paperwork discrepancies.
• B) require additional paperwork for body fluid specimens.
• C) rapidly prioritize all specimens when they are received.
• D) be able to locate a designated supervisor.

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Definitions:

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs used to treat various mood disorders, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action.

Vagus Nerve Stimulators

Devices implanted in the body that send electrical signals to the vagus nerve to treat conditions like depression and epilepsy.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A medical treatment that involves delivering electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to treat conditions like epilepsy and depression.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.