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MAS 200
Ch.44 Diagnostic Tests
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Global Harmonized System (GHS) | Standard way to classify & label chx to make it easier to understand. |
| Safety Data Sheets (SDS) | Provides info about working w/ or handling a chx substance. Consistent w/16sections |
| What does group 1-8 on the SDS contain? | 1-8 contain general info about the chx, identification, hazards, composition, safe handling practices, and emergency control measures. |
| What does group 9-11 & 16 on the SDS contain? | 9-11 &16 contain info on physical & chx properties, stability & reactivity info, tox info, exposure control info |
| What does group 12-15 on the SDS contain? | Used with the GHS |
| Why are safety signs, symbols, & labels used? | Proper labeling ensures that chx, waste, & other materials in the lab are disposed of properly in the correct bins |
| Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) | Regulatory standards for all lab testing performed on humans as well as regulating testing of specimens in the lab setting |
| Center of Disease Control (CDC) | collects data on pathogens and diseases; helps establish guidelines to prevent the spread of them |
| Universal Precautions | Standard! Helps to create guidelines for contact with blood & body fluids AIDS & HIV |
| Point of Care Testing | Performed out of the lab(bedside/near site of pt) provides rapid/reliable result. Example: Blood glucose testing for diabetes, Urine hcg test |
| Quality Assurance (QA) | Evaluates services & the results compared w. standards such as; pt ID, pt prep & specimen collection, specimen processing & transportation, Instrumental & technical performance, Safety, in-service training & education of health care personnel |
| Quality Control (QC) | Assess testing procedures, reagents, & technique of the person performing the tests. Ex: All test kits for CLIA-waived tests comes with reagents that describes how to perform a QC test |
| What should your work attire be when being safe personally? | Appropriate attire, PPE, UTD Immunization, Knowing where & how to read SDS, dispose of sharps in sharps bin, know protocols for bio waste |
| What is needed in a Spill Kit? | Bag, coag. powder, scooper, biohazard bag. |
| What ratio or percentage of bleach should you clean a spill with? | 1:2 or 10% |
| How often does the FD do a walk-through? | Once when you first move in, then annually |
| What is the hemoglobin range for Males & Females? | M: 12-17g/dL F: 12-16g/dL Under 10 -->test for anemia (S&S SOB & dizziness) Under 5--> incompatible w/ life |
| What is the hematocrit range for Males & Females? | M:42-52% F: 36-48% Also tests for anemia (small tube w/ sealing tube @ the bottom) Centrifuged for >5mins |
| What tests are performed in blood draws? | CBC, WBC, ESR, Glucose & Tolerance Testing, Hemoglobin, Cholesterol |
| What is important to know about ESR? | Give the time it was given, reading the test early gives a false -, reading it late gives a false +, females typically have higher ESR rates than males |
| What is Immunology? | The study of the body's ability to prevent & fight infections |
| What are the functions of Immunoassays? | Measures the amt. of antigens & antibodies present in relation to an illness |
| Patient education: | Avoid what their allergic to, encourage developing good health habits, read labels carefully, Take only prescribed meds, Carry Epipen at all times if sensitive to certain substances |
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