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Phlebotomy chapter 1

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a portion of a sample aliquot
one or more parts taken from a system sample
portion of a body fluid or tissue taken for examination such as an aliquot of plasma or serum specimen
When can you use alcohol based hand sanitizer in place of washing your hands? when the hands are NOT visibly contaminated with blood or other body fluids
Legislation that guarantees the privacy of individual health information Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Nonprofit organization that publishes standards and guidelines for clinical laboratory procedures Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily affects blood collectors when? when they are reporting tests to health care providers
processes that occur before testing of a specimen Preexamination phase
Responsibilities of the blood collector -monitoring of sample ordering -correct patient identification -patient communication and safety -patient preparation -timing of collections -phlebotomy equipment -collection techniques
Under HIPAA, written consent by the patient is required to _______? Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
tests considered easy to perform by following the manufacturer's instructions and that have little risk of error. No special training or education is required. Ex: urine pregnancy test waived testing
Patients who extend their arms after a blood collector has explained a venipuncture procedure are: giving informed consent
microscopy tests performed by a physician, midlevel practitioner, or dentist ex: microscopic urinalysis Provider Performed Microscopy Procedure (PPMP)
Infection acquired by a patient as the result of a hospital stay or an outpatient procedure Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
A blood collector could be held legally responsible for: -nerve injury -injuries when a patient faints -misidentification of a patient
The needle holder that is part of the evacuated tube collection system is: disposed of as a unit with the collection needle into a sharps container
documentation of handling for legal samples chain of custody
When operating a centrifuge, you must make sure to do all of these things: -make a final balancing check before closing the lid -secure the lid firmly before starting the machine -check for any excessive vibration from the machine before walking away
Tests that require documentation of training in a test principles, instrument calibration, periodic proficiency testing, and on-site inspections. Personnel performing these tests must have a high school diploma ex: automated complete blood count moderate complexity tests
The recommended disinfectant for blood and body fluid contamination sodium hypochlorite
transmission-based precautions isolation categories -droplet -contact -airborne
tests that require sophisticated instrumentation and high degree of interpretation by the testing personnel. high complexity tests
In addition to changing gloves between every patient, blood collectors should always do what? sanitize or wash their hands
If a blood collector is accidentally stuck with a needle, what do they need to be tested for? -HBV (Hepatitis B) -HIV -HCV (Hepatitis C)
Independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies health-care organizations The Joint Commission
Why should samples should remain covered during processing and storage before actual testing? reduce the chances of splashing, contamination, and evaporation
organization of board-certified pathologists that provide laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing for hospital laboratories College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Chain of Infection Infectious Agent ----> Reservoir ----> Portal of Exit ----> Means of Transmission ---> Portal of entry ---> Susceptible host
Transmission Prevention Guidelines • wear appropriate PPE • change gloves between patients • sanitize hands after removing gloves • dispose of biohazardous material in designated containers • properly dispose of sharps in puncture-resistant containers • do not recap needles
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