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CLA 155 Phlebotomy

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The history of bloodletting dates back to early Egyptians
What was the purpose of bloodletting back then? People used bloodletting to get rid of body diseases and provide cure for almost all sickness.
When did the barbers practiced bloodletting? 12th century
What is the symbol of the barbers' trade? red-and-white barber poles
What does the RED symbolizes in barber's pole? Red: blood
What does the BLUE symbolizes in barber's poles? Blue: dark color of veins
What does the WHITE symbolizes in barber's poles? White: bandages which were used in bloodletting
List 2 basic methods used in phlebotomy Venesection and cupping
Define venesection It was the most common. A sharp lancet-type instrument pierced the veins and made them bleed. It was thought to remove "bad" blood and remove disease from patient.
Define cupping a heated glass cup placed on person's back. It makes a suction that pulled blood to capillaries under the cup as it cooled. Then a blade would cut the area making a massive bleeding.
When did the bloodletting no longer considered the cure for all illnesses? 19th century
What is the phlebotomist's primary role? To collect blood for accurate test results.
Define "panel" A battery of several tests performed on one sample. A quick method to screen patients for illness.
What is the test called that determines what antibiotic would be best to remove the problem organism? Sensitivity test
What are the 3 phases of sample testing? What are they previously referred to? pre-examination, examination and post-examination. They are previously referred to as preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
What is a pre-examination? This is where all steps that it takes to collect the sample occur.
What is an examination? A process to perform test on the sample to get a result.
What is a post-examination? The results of the testing are communicated to the doctor.
What is the MOST IMPORTANT step in the pre-examination process? Patient Identification
Define health maintenance organization (HMOs) provide health coverage for both hospital and physician services by using only certain contracted doctors and hospitals for their care.
Define preferred provider organization (PPO) Contrast to HMOs, which offers more freedom for patients to choose to whom they go. This freedom results in a higher cost to the patient or employer.
Define "Affordable Healthcare Act" Help those that couldn't afford insurance. This requires all people to have health insurance so that if everyone has insurance, there will be fewer people defaulting on health bills.
What are 2 methods used to treat patients faster with less wait on test results? 1. Point of Care Testing: the lab test is done in patient's room and can get results at the bedside. 2. Reducing the hospital's cost to below $1000 per day.
The American Hospital Association replaced Patient's Bill of Rights with Patient Care Partnership in 2003. Purpose is to contribute more effective care.
Define "Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990" Requires all hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs to ask all adult inpatients if they have advance directives. Hospital must document their answers.
When was Joint Commission formed? Formed in 1951 to give hospitals a way to assure the public of their high standard of care.
Define Joint Commission Sets standards of care to ensure quality and reliability of health care. Lab test must meet the J.C. standards. The J.C. sends inspectors to the hospital to prove that its meets standards.
Define "College of American Pathologists" Another agency that inspects the laboratory to meet standards of performance by sending proficiency test samples to the laboratory throughout the year. These test samples must meet the range of results given for that sample on a repeated basis.
Define "Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute" nonprofit education organization to help labs maintain high level of performance to pass inspections. It describe lab procedures, evaluation protocols and bench and reference methods.
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