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Phlebo SG Chap 1-4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |