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Phlebo SG Chap 1-4

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What does phlebotomy actually mean? The practice of drawing blood(Phlebo- Vein -tomy- to make incision)
What term is the evidence the an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice? Certification
What does a duty associated with routine blood collection include? Correct patient ID'ing, appropriate equip., performing venip., proper labeling of specimen
What acronyms are certifications agency for phlebotomist? NPA, ASCLS, ASCP, and ASPT
Define informed consent. The patient must be informed of treatment they're receiving and the risk of the treatment
A phlebotomist must ensure that the patient understands and agrees that his or her blood is going to be drawn. What is the name of this process? Informed consent
You have entered patients room and explained that you need to draw blood, and the patient repeatedly refuses. What should you do? Respect refusal and notify nurse or physician
The HIPPA regulates what area? Patient Health Information(PHI)
What abbreviation stands for a types of blood collection vacuum tube? EVT (SST/PST)
What is phlebotomy? Meaning the drawing of blood dating back atleast 3500 years to cure disease
The hospital labs fall under categories of administrative service? Professional services
Which professionals preform a variety of task related to specimen preparation in clinical lab? MLA's and Phlebotomist
What abbreviation represents a certified lab professional? MLS
Which lab department would normally perform a prothrombin time (PT) time? Coagulation(or Hematology)
What organization accredits and inspects clinical labs? The Joint Commission(TJC) (or CAP, COLA)
Which hematology test measures the blood capacity to carry oxygen? Hemoglobin(Hgb)
Which department of the lab processes Pap smears? Cytology(or Cytopathology)
Which anticoagulant is used most often in collection tubes for hematology? EDTA
Which lab department uses genetic and biochemical techniques to analyze DNA in specimens? Molecular Diagnosis
What color tube may be used to obtain serum for a lab test? Red/Gold/Tiger top (SST)
What is the term for blood donated by a patient for his or her own use during a future surgical procedure? Autologous Donate
What term is used to describe serum that is darker yellow than normal? Icteric
Culture and sensitivity tests are performed by the lab department? Microbiology
Which laboratory department perform blood typing? Immunohematology
In addition to the clinical lab, which professional service in a hospital preform arterial blood gases? Respiratory Therapy
The director of the hospital clinical lab is usually whom? Pathologist
Which type of lab is independent and analyze samples from other healthcare facilities? Reference Lab
Which department within the lab preforms CBC'S? Hematology
How often do TJC labs need to be inspected and accredited? Every 2 years (Biannually)
What section withe the chemistry department identifies unknown drugs within specimens? Toxicology
What is another name for a reference lab? Commercial Lab
What are clerical task?(Include examples) Admin and documentation duties that do not involve hands on testing.( answering phones, email management, calendar management, greet visitors.)
What government agency is responsible for workplace safety? OSHA
What are proteins that help fight infection by binding to surface molecules of the infective agent? Antibodies(immunoglobulins)
What agency provides proficiency testing of unknown sample to labs? CAP( college of American Pathologist)
CLSI standards are determined and set by who/what? Volunteer rep from the healthcare profession, industry, and government
The roles of a clinical and lab standards institute(CLSI) is to do what? To develop and promote global clinical lab standards and guidelines
A wet floor is what kind of safety hazard? Physical hazard
Infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses represent what type of safety hazard? Biological Hazard(Biohazard)
What is the first action you should take if you have been stuck with used needle that has been in contact with blood? Wash area thoroughly with soap and water
What term, refers to rapid, sever, life-threatening immune reaction? Anaphalaxis
Needles and lancets are what type of safety hazard? Sharps Hazard
Guidelines issued by the American Heart Association that initial CPR for all victims regardless of age should include what? Chest compression's(CAB)
According to safety protocols, what actions may be preformed while working in a lab? Authorized lab procedures ONLY
what factors determine the damage of tissue due to electrical burns? The amount, path, and duration of current
What is the mist common allergy in the healthcare field? Latex
What is the term for an object contaminated by bacteria? Fomite
What is reservoir? The place where the infectious agent lives, grows, and multiplies
HEPA(high-efficiency particulate air) filter can help prevent what type of disease transmission? Airborne Disease Transmission
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