Phlebotomy Essentials
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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1. Romy, 19 years old, came from a poor but big family. He has 6 brothers and 5 sisters. His father
is a construction worker and her mother is a plain housewife. Since he is the eldest in the family
and their status in life, he always dreams to become a teacher someday. Although his father
doesn't want him to study, he works very hard and doubles his time and effort to work for a living
and support his studies. In the morning he attends school and sells merienda. After school,l he
works part-time in a food chain and at home, he is an online seller. After 5 years he graduated
and passed the board exam for teacher, landed a job and after 2 years he was accepted to
teach in the USA.
Students can present their answers in the class or do short role-playing based on the scenario
and answer the questions
a. What characteristics of Romy can serve as a model to all adolescents? Is it reasonable that
his father dictates and decides for Lito? Why and why not? Will you follow your dreams if you
are Romy? If yes, Why? If not Why not?
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