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Phlebotomy

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What is the prefix of poly Many
What is the prefix of hyper It refers to the Greek language “Above or Over”
What is the prefix of Hypo It is the Greek language meaning “Below or Under”
The Root provides the primary base meaning for example Glyc Means Glucose measured from sugar in the blood
The suffix term in emit means The condition or presence of something in the blood
When you add hypo to glyc and emia what is the medical term Hypoglycemia
Battery Unlawful touching that does not necessarily cause harm but is without consent
Communication The exchange of information between two or more individuals
Evacuated Tube System (ETS) A system for withdrawing a predetermined amount of blood using a needle, adapter, and color-coded, vacuum- sealed tube
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPPA) A federal law that protects patients health information
Negligence Failure to provide appropriate care
Phlebotomist An individual responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients
Phlebotomy The act of drawing or removing blood from blood vessels to obtain a sample for analysis
Professionalism An attitude and set a personal characteristic that all healthcare professionals are expected to exhibit
Veinpuncture The act of puncturing a vein with a needle
Dermal or skin puncture refers to Collection from a person’s skin via a finger or heel stick
A phlebotomy technician or phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining what They are responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients and other specimen
What is bloodletting It is involving the puncture of a vein to drain fluids that were bled to be infected from a person’s body
What is cupping? Involves placing a hot stoneware cup on the skin to draw a person person‘s blood to the surface then skin is also known as using leeches on the skin
Bloodletting originated in Egypt Around 3000 years ago
EvacuatedTube System (ETS) Allows the withdrawal of a pre-determent amount of blood using a needle, and then adapter a color vacuum seal tube
What is the purpose of a phlebotomy? Diagnosis purpose to aid in comforting and ruling out a medical condition monitoring drug level levels, storing samples for donation or transfusion removing excessive amount of blood medical research
What are the duties of the phlebotomist? Collecting blood and non-blood specimens processing the handling of blood and non-blood specimens patient interview and education regarding proper procedures performing CLIA test performing quality control, data entry a tiny, vital signs, proper patient i
What is the professionalism of a phlebotomist? Dress in hygiene, professional interaction a hearing to core values, honesty, integrity, and dependability and empathy and compassion
Part of a phlebotomist procedure is to introduce themselves. Let the patients know that you’re there to draw their blood and is it OK? You must need consent true or false That is true you must first identify yourself and let the patient know why you are drawing their blood and they must give consent. You must ask them the date of birth and their name.
What is a patient interaction? The phlebotomist introduced themselves, the phlebotomist properly verifies the patient’s identity by sending them to state their full name and date of birth a hospital. Patient identity may be verified through scanning the patient ID band the procedure to
What is a phlebotomist supposed to do while they’re drawing blood from a patient? The phlebotomist must observe the patient. It must keep asking questions if they’re feeling good or be obtaining to know if they’re going to faint or have seizures during the process of the blood being drawn or if they’re nauseated or dizziness in the phl
Assault Physical contact that inflects body harm or threat to inflict body harm
Libel Written words that significant damages and individual reputation
Negligence Failure to provide appropriate care
Slander Words that are spoken or written that are damaging to an individuals reputation
What is an unlawful conduct when dealing with? Improperly identifying a patient mixing up one patient specimen with another patient failure to label a specimen
What are patient information that must be safeguarded up under HIPAA law or PHI Lab testing medical orders, medical diagnosis medical procedures, medication test results appropriate time in place patient’s demographics address, phone numbers, etc.
What is the patient’s Bill of Rights? The right to know what procedure is being performed the right to have confidential maintaining regarding their information the right to say who can receive their health related information the right to refuse treatment the right to know what testes are be
What is a HIPAA violation when dealing with patients for blood draws? Leaving the label blood sample visible, and unattended is a violation. A patient’s information on the label is considered protective health information.
How long does a phlebotomist halftime to renew their certificates or their license? A certificate or a provitamin license must be renewed every two years
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Offers credentials primarily for Allied health careers
The National Healthcare Certification Organization (NHCO) Offers credentials, primarily for phlebotomist
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Offers credentials, primarily for laboratory professionals
The National Center for Compettency Testing (NCCT) Offers credentials, primary for healthcare support roles
What do phlebotomist must do to stay updated on advancements in the medical field? Maintain their certification continue education, allow medical professionals to develop their knowledge stay certified and keep up with changes in procedure, procedures, safety standards, and technology technology
Agglutination When particles in the liquid solution clump together
Anemia A condition marked by a deficiencies of red blood cells
Antecubital (AC) Fossa The inside area of the arm located at the crease of the elbow
Antibody A protein substance manufactured by the body and response of a antigen
Anticoagulate A substance that’s prevents blood from clotting
Antigen A substance that can cause the formation of an antibody
Arteries Blood vessels that can carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries Tiny blood vessels below the surface of the skin
Coagulation The process of blood clotting
Deoxygenated Blood Oxygen deficient blood
Erythrocyte A red blood cell
Hemochromatosis Evaluated levels of iron in the blood
Homeostasis A balance state in the body
Leukocyte A white blood cell
Oxygenated Blood Oxygen rich blood
Plasma The liquid portion of blood consisting of about 90% of water
Polycythemia Vera Air condition marked by excess red blood cells
Scope of Practice The procedures, a healthcare professional is legally in ethically allowed to perform based on training and certifications
Serum The liquid portion of coagulated blood
Tourniquet A band wrapped around a limb to constrict blood flow in the vessels
Whole blood The blood that circulates through the body containing all components
What is the circulatory system called? The cardiovascular system which consist of blood blood vessels in the heart
True or false, the heart standard as a universal symbol of life, love and resilience True
What are the layers of the heart? Endocardium which is the inner layer of the heart which means within. Myocardium means the middle muscular layer of the heart the muscle.. Epicardium the outer layer of the heart upon over
What are the chambers of the heart? The upper right chamber is called the right atrium the lower right chamber is called the ventricle. These two chambers receive and plump blood through the body. The left side of the heart has two chambers also which receives oxygen rich blood to the lungs
The average adult heart pump approximately 5 L of blood per minute
Bahar has how many vowels that opens and close to regulate blood flow to prevent the overflow in the blood
The heart has how many valves that opens and close to regulate blood flow to prevent the overflow in the blood 4 valves that flaps the open and close to regulate blood flow
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