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| Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians | -establish diagnosis-monitor treatment progress-health promotoion-disease prevention-detect problem early-prompt treatment-establish baseline results-legal purpose-validate initial diagnosis-adjust/change treatment plan-provide info that pt is healthy
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| homeostasis | a healthy body in the state of equilibrium or balance
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| reference range | normal range; values expected for a particular test
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| hematology | the science/study of blood/blood forming tissues; in a laboratory hematology deals with the processing and evaluation of blood and blood components
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| hematologist | specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and/or investigation of disorders primarily of the blood and lymphatic
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| pathologist | examines tissue samples and interprets results; performs autopsies
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| radiologist | specializes in the interpretation of the study of images of the human body
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| critical values | need immediate attention, you need to be aware of critical values and how to read reports and note abnormal results
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| CBC test typically includes | -RBC (red blood cells) -Hct (hematocrit) -Hb/Hgb (hemoglobin) -WBC (white blood cell) -Diff (differential blood count) -Platelet count
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| process of matching blood is called | blood typing, crossmatching, or cross-typing
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| What duties must an MOA perform to ensure pt understands everything they need to know about a dignostic test that has been ordered | -What will happen -What to expect -Where to go -How to prepare -How long will it take -How much discomfort is involved -Should anyone go with them -If any sedation is required -If they can drive after -any special aftercare instructions
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| What information should a requisition include | -demographics -physician -health card number -any additional info -names of Dr.'s who should receive results -test required -indicate date/time of surgury (if booked) -specific reporting instructions -medications (if any, dose/frequency)
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| What is the standard protocol when taking results over the phone | -repeat all recorded info back to caller -repeat pts name -test type and values -do not rush -read the values back -get name/number of caller -abnormal/critcal values, report to Dr. immediately
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| What are positioning and draping used for | -facilitate an exam -allows access to a specific area -protects pts from embarrassment -modesty
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| What are MOA's duties in diagnostic testing | -give out requisitions -educate clients -reporting/filing results -recognize/understand common ordered lab tests
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| CPE mayo tray includes | -gloves -glass slides -CTA's -gauze -lab requisition -urine specimen container -stethoscope -sphgmomanometer
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| Gynecological mayo tray includes | -gloves -2 glass slides -CTA's -gauze -laboratory requisition -biopsy bottle -stethoscope -sphygmomanometer -K-Y jelly/lubricant
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| Protological mayo tray includes | -gloves -glass slides -rectal CTA's -gauze -labroatory requisition -specimen bottle -K-Y jelly -anoscope -proctoscope -sigmoidoscope
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| CT | computed tomography
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| US | ultrasound
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| Hb/Hgb | hemoglobin
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| RBC | red blood cell
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| WBC | white blood cell
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| Diff | differential blood count
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| ESR/sed rate | erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| PTT | partial thromboplastin time
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| INR | international normalized ratio
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| HDL | high-density lipoprotein
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| LDL | low-density lipoprotein
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| MSU | mid-stream urine (test)
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| OB | occult blood; obstetrics
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| CXR | chest x-ray
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| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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| BE | barium enema
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| BMD | bone mineral density test
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| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
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| positions...flat on back | supine position
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| positions...sitting at 45 degree angle | semi-Fowler position
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| positions... sitting at 90 degree angle | Fowlers position
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| positions... on back, knees up | dorsal recumbent position
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| positions... on stomach/chest, butt up | knee-chest position
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| positions... on front, one leg/arm bent other straight out | Sims' position
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| two methods of filing reports | source-oriented filing integrated format
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| urinalysis |
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| microscopic |
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