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PE Ch 12
Phlebotomy Essentials Ch 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |