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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |