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Phlebotomy Technician

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Pheona the Phenomenal Phlebotomy Tech is a phlebotomist with years of experience and a gentle touch. She is the only tech on duty, when five stat requests, for five different patients, are ordered simultaneously. Before beginning her run, Pheona takes the time to call the floors to determine which stat order is most critical. What (if anything) did Pheona do wrong?

  1. Pheona did not do anything wrong.
  2. Pheona may be experienced, but she does not understand what stat means!
  3. Pheona should have notified the nurses that abusing the stat system results in delays.
Explanation
Answer: A - Pheona understands prioritizing her runs is her responsibility. Using common sense along with her knowledge and understanding of the requested stat tests help her to determine the best order of the stat draws. Meeting the needs of the most critical patients first is what guides Pheona when prioritizing in this situation.
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