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Phlebotomy Essentials

McCall · 8th Edition · ISBN 9781284263480 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Phlebotomy Essentials (8th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 14 chapters.

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Chapter index

Chapter 1: Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting
Chapter 2: Quality Assurance and Legal Issues in Healthcare
Chapter 3: Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Personal Wellness
Chapter 4: Medical Terminology
Chapter 5: Human Anatomy and Physiology Review
Chapter 6: The Circulatory System
Chapter 7: Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw
Chapter 8: Venipuncture Procedures
Chapter 9: Preanalytical Considerations
Chapter 10: Capillary Puncture Equipment and Procedures
Chapter 11: Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing
Chapter 12: Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing
Chapter 13: Nonblood Specimens and Tests
Chapter 14: Arterial Puncture Procedures

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Phlebotomy Essentials (8th Edition) by McCall. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Jones & Bartlett Learning or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.