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PE Ch 12
Phlebotomy Essentials Ch 12
Question | Answer |
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accession number | LIS number generated for a specimen when entered into the computer |
Aerosol | fine mist of speciemn |
Aliquot | protion of a specimen used for testing |
bar code | parallel array of alternately spaced black bars and white spaces |
central processing | area where specimens are received and prioritized for testing |
CPU | central processing unit of a computer |
centrifuge | machine that spins blood and other specimens |
cursor | flashing indicator on the computer screen |
data | information collected for analysis of computation |
DOT | Department of Transportaion |
enter key | button on keyboard for data input |
FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
Hardware | computer equipment used to process data |
HPC | handheld PC |
icon | image used to represent a program or function on a computer |
ID code | unique identification for a computer user |
input | enter data into a computer |
interface | connect for the purpose of interaction |
LAN | local area networks |
LIS | laboratory information system |
menu | list of options from which a user may choose |
mnemonic | memory-aiding codes |
network | computers that are linked together for the purpose of sharing resources |
output | return of processed information or data to the user or to someone in another location |
password | secret code that uniquely identifies a person as system user |
PDA | personal digital assistant |
preanalytical | prior to testing a sample |
QNS | quanitity not sufficient |
RAM | random-access memory |
RFID | Identifiaction and tracking system using radio waves |
ROM | read-only memory |
software | programming or coded instruction required to control computer hardware |
storage | place to perserve information outside of the CPU |
terminal | computer screen and keyboard |
USB drive | universal serial bus device used for storing information |