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WTC Phlebotomy Vocab
Vocab # 2 21-40
Term | Definition |
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occult blood specimen | fecal specimen for detection of blood in the stool |
suprapubic aspiration | sample collected via a needle inserted through the abdominal wall into the bladder |
timed specimen | series of samples often collected over 24 hours and combined to provide a single, large specimen |
accession number | unique identifying number used for cataloging a sample in the labratory |
aerosol | mist of droplets |
aliquots | portion of a sample |
analytes | substance being analyzed |
centrifuge | separation of components of a sample based on density by using a machine that spins a sample at a very high speed |
pneumatic tube system | sample transport system in which samples are carried in a sealed container within a network of tubes |
allergic contact dermatitis | allergic reaction following skin contact with an allergen |
anaphylaxis | severe immune reaction in which the airways may swell and blood pressure may fall |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation | CPR emergency manual means to maintain breathing and circulation |
chemical hygiene plan | plan that describes all safety procedures, special precautions , an emergency procedures used when working with chemicals |
Department of transportation label | DOT label indicating the type of hazard, the United Nations hazard class number, and a specific identifying number |
latex sensitivity | response to latex proteins in gloves and other medical equipment that usually leads to contact dermatitis |
NFPA label | National Fire Protection Association- label that warns fire fighters of the location of hazardous materials in the event of a fire |
OSHA | Organization Safety and Health Administration- responsible for regulations governing workplace safety |
SDS | safety data sheet- sheet that provides information on the chemical, its hazards, and procedures for cleanup and first aid |
Sharps | needles, lancets, broken glass, and other sharp items |
Airborne infection isolation | precautions that are used with patients known or suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei |