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National Phlebotomy Training

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Provides massage therapy   Physical Therapist  
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Dispense medications   Pharmacy  
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Analyze Blood and urine specimens   Clinical Laboratory  
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Teach daily living skills to disabled persons   Occupational Therapy  
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Perform CT scans and MRI's   Radiology  
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Provide pulmonary therapy   Respitory Therapy  
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Puncture or incision into a vein to obtain blood   Phlebotomy  
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Conduct and qualities that typify a professinal   Professionalism  
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Process by which a program or institution documents meeting established guidelines   Accreditation  
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Performance of procedures in various locations   Decentralization  
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Instruction to acquire additional Pt. care skills   Cross-training  
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Documentation assuring that an individual has met certain professional standards   Certification  
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Maintaining the privacy of information   Confidentiality  
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Patient care that does not require transporting the Pt. to various locations   Pt. Focused care  
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Major traditional duties and responsibilities of the phlebotomist include   *Correct Labeling of all specimens w/ REQUIRED information *Collect appropriate amount of blood (venipuncture or dermal puncture) *Correct identification of the Pt. BEFORE blood or Sample collection  
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Additional Duties of a Phlebotomist may include   *EKG *Training other health care workers to perform Phlebotomy  
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Examples of Non-verbal, distracting,rude behaviors   *Chewing gum *Looking out windows *Watching the clock  
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Components of Communication   *Verbal skills *Listening skills *Body language (Non-verbal)  
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Employment opportunities for phlebotomists include   *Blood donor cntrs *Reference Labs *POL's (Dr office Lab)  
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Certifying organizations   *ASCP *AMT *ASPT  
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Barriers to verbal communication   *Hearing Impairment *Level of Pt. education *Age  
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Professional Services in Hospital   *Radiology *Clinical Laboratory  
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Desirable personal characteristics for a Phelbotomist   *Dependability *Compassion *Honesty  
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Dpt. of Hospital the uses High-energy X-rays or ionizing radiations to stop cancer cells   Radiation Therapy  
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Continuing education Units   CEU's required to maintain license or Certification  
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Nosocomial infection   IS acquired by a Pt. during a hospital stay  
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The chain of infection includes   *Source *Mode of Transmission *Susceptible Host  
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Sources of biologic safety hazards   Infectious Agents  
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PPE   Gloves, Masks, Gowns  
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Gowns are worn to.   *Protect clothing and skin from contamination *to prevent transfer of microorganism between pt.'s rm. *to prevent the possibility of encountering splashes or large amount of body fluids  
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What is the correct order for removing PPE?   Gloves, Mask, Gown  
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R.A.C.E Means   R escue A larm C ontain E xtinguish  
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When is chain of infection broken?   when an infection is prevented!  
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Which type of precaution is used for pulmonary TB (tuberculosis)?   Airborn/Droplet  
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When should Standard Precautions be followed?   With all patients at all times  
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What type of isolation is used on a Pt. who is on Chemotherapy and has very low Wht blood cells?   Reverse/Protective  
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First thing to do in the event of electrical shock to a co-worker or Patient?   shut off the source of electricity  
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What is the disinfectant of choice for blood-borne pathogens?   Sodium hypochloRITE (bleach)  
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PPE must be provided to you by?   The Employer  
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The body standing erect, head facing forward, and arms by the side palms facing front is called?   Anatomic Position  
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The specimen collected by the phlebotomis is   Blood  
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What dpt should be avoided by a pregnant phlebotomist?   Radiology  
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Under the Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act the following are TRUE   Requires facilities to *Document evaluation and implementation of safer needle devices *Involve employees in the selection and evaluation of new devices  
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Vector (host) means of Transmission   *Mosquitoes *Ticks *Fleas  
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P.A.S.S. Means?   P ULL A im S queeze S weep  
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Support, protect, movement and mineral storage   Skeletal system  
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Recognizes sensory stimuli   Nervous system  
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Absorption of nutrients, and eliminates waste   Digestive system  
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Protection, regulation, sensation, and secretion   Integumentary system  
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Produces and regulates hormones   Endocrine system  
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Sexual Reproduction   Reproductive system  
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Exchanges gases, oxygen and carbon dioxide   Respiratory system  
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Returns excess fluid/defense against disease   Lymphatic system  
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Movement, posture, and heat production   Muscular system  
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Removes excess water from the body   Urinary system  
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Hazard caused by infectious organism   Biohazardous  
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Infection acquired in the hospital   Nosocomial infection  
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Preventive measures taken when a person is exposed to infectious disease   Post-exposure PROPHYLAXIS  
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Guideline describing PPE Practices   Standard Precautions  
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Isolation practices to prevent the spread of disease caused by Pt. Contact   Contact Precaution  
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Isolation procedures based on airborne, droplet and contact disease transmission   Transmission-based precautions  
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Isolation practices associated with airborne disease   Airborne precaution  
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Emission of radiant energy   Radioactivity  
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Isolation precaution to prevent the spread of microorganism carried in fluid droplets   Droplet precaution  
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Apparel worn to prevent contact with and transmission of pathogenic microorganisms   PPE Personal Protective Equipment  
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Excess collagen scar formation   Keloid  
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Result of an infection caused by spirochetes carried by deer ticks   Lyme disease  
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S shape curvature of the spine   scoliosis  
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Fever blisters   cold sore  
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Herpes Zoster   shingles  
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oversecretion of sebum by sebaceous gland   acne  
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stroke   CVA  
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Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track   Gastroenteritis  
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Stones composed of calcium, uric acid, that crystallized within the kidney   Renal Calculi  
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Inflammation of the facial nerve causing paralysis and numbness of the face   Bell's Palsy  
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Characterized by pain and tingling in the fingers and hand   Carpal tunnel syndrome  
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Swelling or constriction of t bronchial tubes causing wheezing   Asthma  
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Chronic disease of the nervous system characterized by muscle tremors, loss of equilibrium   Parkinson's disease  
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder   Cyctitis  
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Abnormally decreased blood level   Hypoglycemia  
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Caused by pathogen HIV   AIDs  
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Itchy,scaly,RED patches of skin   Psoriasis  
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Highly contagious bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus   Impetigo  
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Inflammation of the appendix   Appendicitis  
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Inflammation of the pharynx caused by group "A" strep   Strep throat  
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Do veins have Valves?   Yes, to keep blood flowing in one direction  
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Arteries are?   Responsible for delivering Oxygen and Nutrients (can feel a pulse)  
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What is the blood volume of an average adult?   5 to 6 Liters  
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What do Arteries do   Carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart  
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What is the largest Artery   The Aorta  
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What is the Anticoagulant in the LAVENDER top tube   EDTA  
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What is the RED blood cells function   RBC's carry oxygen  
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Med Tech (CLS)   Have a Bachelor degree  
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What is the liquid portion of blood that has not been allowed to clot?   Plasma  
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What is Serum?   An amber-colored, protein-rich liquid that separates out when blood coagulates  
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What are the 3 main veins in the arm used by a phlebotomist   *Median Cubital *Basilic *Cephalic  
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Upper Chamber of the heart   Atrium  
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When a Pt. donates their own blood for transfusion   Autologous Transfusion  
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Medical Laboratory Tech (CLT)   Have Associates Degree  
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Sections of a Clinical Lab   *Hematology *Coagulation *Phlebotomy  
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Section of he laboratory the collects, preps, and stores blood for transfusion   BLOOD BANK  
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Section of Lab that is responsible for Identification of pathogenic microorganisms and infection control   MicroBIOlogy  
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Type of Blood Vessels that transport blood through the body   *Arteries *Veins *Capillaries  
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Lower Chamber of the Heart   Ventricle  
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In order to maintain hemostasis, a complex coagulation mechanism involves   *Blood vessels *Platelets *Coagulation Factors  
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Defense mechanism is the main function of what blood cells?   Leukocytes (WBC)  
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Clotting mechanism is the main function of what blood cells?   Thrombocytes (platelets)  
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Chemical aspect of a routine urinalysis (UA) include?   *Glucose *Ketones *Bilirubin  
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The preferred overall accrediting agency for hospitals   JCAHO  
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Inspection teams, made up of Pathologists, and Med Techs visit the laboratory for inspection every ______ year(s)   TWO Years  
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Basophils   Granulocytes  
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Lymphocytes   Agranulocytes  
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Eosinophis   Granulocytes  
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Monocytes   Agranulocytes  
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Neutrophis   Granulocytes  
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Tiger top tube SST   Chemistry section of the lab  
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Lavender top tube EDTA   Hematology section of the lab  
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Gold top tube SST   Chemistry section of the lab  
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Lt. Blue top tube Sodium Citrate   Coagulation section of the lab  
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Pink top tube EDTA   Blood Bank section of the lab  
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Type and screen test   Blood Bank Lab  
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Fasting blood sugar test (FBS)   Chemistry Lab  
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High density lipoprotein test (HDL)   Chemistry Lab  
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Complete blood count (CBC)   Hematology Lab  
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Urine specific gravity   Urinalysis  
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Infectious mononucleosis (Monospot)   Serology  
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Cholesterol test   Chemistry Lab  
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Sputum culture   Microbiology Lab  
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Electrolytes   Chemistry Lab  
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Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)   Coagulation section of the Lab  
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Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)   Chemistry Lab  
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Bilirubin   Urinalysis  
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Urine Culture   Microbiology Lab  
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ALT alanine aminotransfrase   Chemistry Lab  
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Prothrombin time (PT)   Coagulation Section of Lab  
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Stoppage of blood blow from a damaged blood vessel   Hemostasis  
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Substance that prevents blood from clotting   Anticoagulant  
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a decrease below normal values in the number of Leukocytes caused by chemotherapy   Leukopenia  
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An abnormal increase in the number of normal Leukocytes as seen in infection   Leukocytosis  
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A marked increase in the number of WBC in the bone marrow and circulating blood   Leukemia  
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A decrease in number of Erythrocytes (RBCs) or amount of hemoglobin in circulating blood   Anemia  
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Death or Necrosis of the heart muscle caused by lack of Oxygen (O2)   Myocardial infraction  
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Swollen peripheral veins caused by damaged valves   Vericose veins  
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Obstruction of the blood vessel by a moving clot   Embolism  
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A buldge formed by a weakness on the wall of blood vessel   Aneurysm  
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Destruction of (RBC) Red blood cells *Hematology Section*   Hemolysis  
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Liquid portion of Blood *Hematology Section*   Plasma  
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Clear Yellow fluid that remains after clotting blood has been centrifuged and separated *Hematology Section*   Serum  
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Instrument the spins test tubes at high speed *Chemistry Section*   Centrifuge  
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Method of separation by electrical charge *Chemistry Section*   Electrophoresis  
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Appearing Yellow *Chemistry Section*   Icteric  
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Pertaining to the turbidity from lipids *Chemistry Section*   Lipemic  
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Ions in the blood (Na, K, CI, CO2) *Chemistry Section*   Electrolytes  
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Protein capable of producing a chemical reaction with a specific substance *Chemistry Section*   Enzymes  
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Chemical analysis performed using antigens and antibodies *Chemistry Section*   Immunochemistry  
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Study of Poisons *Chemistry Section*   Toxicology  
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Substance that stimultes the formation of antibodies *Blood Bank Section*   Antigen  
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Plasma collected from a unit of blood and immediately frozen *Blood Bank Section*   Fresh Frozen Plasma  
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405 to 495ml. of blood collected from a donor for transfusion *Blood Bank Section*   UNIT of blood  
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The study of blood cell antigens and their antibodies *Blood Bank Section*   Immunohematology  
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Protein produced by exposure to antigen *Blood Bank Section*   Antibody  
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Classification based on the presence or absence of A or B antigens on the RBCs *Blood Bank Section*   Blood GROUP  
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Procedures that matches patient and donor blood before transfusion *Blood Bank Section*   Compatibility  
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Blood from which Plasma has been REMOVED *Blood Bank Section*   Packed Cells  
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Component of fresh Plasma that contains Clotting factors *Blood Bank Section*   Cryoprecipitate  
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The study of Serum *Serology Section*   Serology  
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The study of the immune system *Serology Section*   Immunology  
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Another name for Antibody *Serology Section*   Immunoglobulins  
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Condition in which a person produces antibodies that react with the persons OWN antigen *Serology Section*   Autoimmunity  
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One-cell Microorganisms *Microbiology Section*   Bacteria  
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Test to id microorganisms and determine antibiotic suseptibility *Microbiology Section*   Culture & Sensitivity  
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The study of Fungi *Microbiology Section*   Mycology  
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The study of Viruses *Microbiology Section*   Virology  
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The study of Bacteria *Microbiology Section*   Bacteriology  
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Stain used to classify bacteria *Microbiology Section*   Gram Stain  
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One cell organisi such as bacterium or virus *Microbiology Section*   Microorganism  
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The study of Parasites *Microbiology Section*   Parasitology  
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Glucos in Urine *Urinalysis Section*   Glocosuria  
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Blood in urine *Urinalysis Section*   Hematuria  
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Ketones in urine *Urinalysis Section*   Ketonuria  
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Protein in urine *Urinalysis Section*   Proteinuria  
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Physical, chemical,microscopic analysis of Urine *Urinalysis Section*   Urinalysis  
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First Voided Urine specimen collected upon rising *Urinalysis Section*   First Morning Specimen  
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Chemical impregnated plastic strip used for analysis of urine (dip stick) *Urinalysis Section*   Reagent Strip  
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What is proper order of Draw?   Yellow, Lt. Blue, Red glass, Red Plastic, Red tiger or Gold, Green, Lt.Green, Lavender, Gray  
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Yellow top tube   SPS Sodium Poly Sulfonate, used for blood culture in the Microbiology lab  
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Lt. Blue top tube   Sodium Citrate, used for Pro-time and APTT, Coagulation Dept.  
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Red Top Plain Glass tube   NO Additives, whole blood, used by Chemistry, Serology, and Blood Bank  
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Red top Plastic tube   Clot Activator, used by Chemistry and Serology  
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Red/Gray Tiger top and Gold Top   With Clot Active SST (serum separator) Chemistry Lab  
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Green top tube   Heparin *sodium Heparin, Ammonium Heparin,Lithium Heparin* Used for Stat Lytes by the Chemistry Lab  
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Lt. Green top tube   Lithium Heparin PST (Plasma Separator tube) used by the Chemistry Lab  
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Lavender top tube   EDTA, used for CBC(complete blood count) by Hematology lab  
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Gray top tube   Sodium Fluoride(3days) OR Lithium Iodoacetate (24hrs) used for blood sugar by Chemistry Lab  
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What are the 4 parts of a needle?   *Beveled point *Shaft *Lumen *Hub  
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The amount of blood collected in an evacuated tube?   Ranges from 1.8 to 15 MLand is determined by the size of the tube and amount of vacuum present.  
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Using a 23g needle with a large vacutube can produce what?   Hemolysis, because RBCs are damaged when the large amount of vacume causes them to be rapidly pulled through the small needle.  
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What color top does a Partial fill tube have? *also called a Short draw or less vacuum tube*   Translucent Color  
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What are the three types of blood that can be tested?   Plasma, Serum, Whole blood  
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How many times must a tube containing Anticoagulant be mixed?   Must be inverted gently 3 to 8 times  
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Why is K2EDTA the anticoagulant of choice   It maintains cellular integrity better, inhibit platelet clumping, and does not interfere with routine staining procedures  
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What color tubes contain K2EDTA   Lavender, Royal blue, Pink, Tan  
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Royal Blue top tube   EDTA tests for Trace elements  
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Tan top tube   EDTA tests for Lead  
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When are SST tubes not suitable for use?   In Blood Bank and certain Immunology and Serology tests because the gel MAY interfere with the immunologic reactions.  
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Why are Sterile specimens drawn first?   To prevent microbial contamination.  
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When is a winged infusion "butterfly" recommended   Short term infusion, venipuncture on small veins,Child or Geriatric Pt.  
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How much blood is lost in the tube of a Winged infusion?   Approximately o.5ml  
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Expired tubes may cause   *Incompletely filled tube (short draw) *Clotted anti-coagulated specimens *Improperly preserved specimens *Insecure gel barriers  
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REQUISITIONS: Provide information needed to..   *Correctly Id Pt. *Organize the necessary equipment *Collect appropriate specimens *Provide legal protection  
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NPO   Nothing by Mouth  
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DNR   Do Not Resuscitate  
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when Identifying the patient by ID band   The ID Band MUST BE ATTACHED TO PT.  
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Palpation is used to determine   *Direction of the vein *Size of the vein *Depth of the vein  
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Two routine steps that aid in locating a suitable vein are   *Applying a tourniquet *Asking Pt. to clench their fists  
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What solution is used to clean veinipuncture site?   70% Isopropyl Alchol (Prep pad)  
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For maximum Bacteriostatic action to occur how long should alcohol be allowed to dry?   30 to 60 seconds. Never wipe or blow on it to speed up dry time. This will recontaminate the site.  
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Performing venipuncture before alcohol has dried will?   *Cause a stinging sensation to Pt. *May Hemolyze the specimen  
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How should the needle be facing for proper veinipuncture?   Bevel up, at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees, depending on depth of target vein.  
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What is the primary cause of a bruise or hematoma after a blood draw   Failure to remove the tourniquet before removing the needle.  
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