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Term | Definition |
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Allergic contact dermatitis | true allergic response, absorbed through skin, may not be localized |
Irritant contact dermatitis | after direct skin contact with substance, localized to exposed area |
Anaphylaxis | occurs rapidly, severe, can be life-threatening, epinephrine or ER management may be required |
OSHA | occupational safety and health administration - responsible for regulating workplace safety |
CLIA | clinical lab improvement act of 1988 - regulates all facilities that perform patient testing |
What CLIA mandates | regulations on all facilities that perform patient testing |
What are CLIA waived tests | simple lab exams/procedures that are cleared by FDA for home use |
JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organization - mandates that labs be inspected every 2 years |
CLSI | clinical and laboratory standards institute - labs that meet these standards receive accreditation |
PASS | pull pin, aim at base of fire, squeeze handle or lever, sweep side to side |
Needle stick protocol | -flush area with soap and water, clean wound ASAP -report incident to supervisor -seek immediate medical attention |
Chemical spill protocol | on person: safety shower for 15 min, proceed to ER on floor: alert nearby personnel and follow protocol for clean up |
What OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard requires | all manufacturers label hazardous materials and must have MSDS (material safety data sheet) |
The results if you fail to perform your duties | can lead to significant consequences for patients |
Principal purpose of phlebotomy | performed primarily for diagnosis and monitoring a patients condition - to obtain blood samples at request of physician for analysis |
ICU | intensive care unit |
ER/ED | emergency room/department |
O2 | oxygen |
BP | blood pressure |
Dx | diagnose |
pt | patient |
BID/bid | twice a day |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
q2h | every two hours |
qid | four times a day |
SOB | shortness of breath |
PRN | as needed |
Heme- | blood |
Gastr- | stomach |
Thromb- | clot |
Derm- | skin |
Phlebo- | vein |
Cephal- | head, brain |
Supervisor of lab | pathologist |
What happens when an evac tube reaches expiration | will give inaccurate results |
Anticoagulant | the blood will not clot - yields plasma |
Coagulant | the blood will clot - yields serum |