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Phlebotomy

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show member of a vocation requiring special training  
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code of ethics   show
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interprofessional   show
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hard skills   show
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soft skills   show
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stereotyping   show
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acculturation   show
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show the body's response to change  
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Burnout   show
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brownout phase   show
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full scale burnout   show
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phoenix phenomenon   show
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show variation within a category  
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show permitted procedures and processes  
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multiskilled   show
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show two-part process-successful completion of defined academic and training requirements as well as the validation of these studies through a national examination  
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show behavior that exhibits the traits or features that correspond to the models of a profession  
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registered   show
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show mandatory process required by state governments that allows one to practice a profession in that state  
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Continuing education (CEU's)   show
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show Training obtained in a clinical setting that is part of a phlebotomist's education for certification  
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calcium alginate, Dacron   show
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back of throat, both tonsils   show
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mouth, teeth, uvula   show
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sputum   show
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show used to test for several disorders including digestive problems, pathogenic bacteria, ova and parasites, and gastrointestinal bleeding.  
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show should be delivered within 30 minutes of collection, at body temperature (37c)  
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show The best urine specimen to use for general health assessment  
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show The best urine specimen to use for measurement of total amount of substances  
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show if a sterile specimen is needed for culture. A catheter is used to obtain specimens on patients who cannot void urine normally  
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show The middle of the stream is used for a clean-catch urine collection. The best urine specimen to use for culturing bacteria is the clean-catch specimen  
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show includes all urine after the first void the first day up to and including the first morning void on the second day  
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CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments   show
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Waived   show
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show Laboratory tests that can be learned on the job by persons with little training  
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show Specialized training and experience are required of personnel performing tests that are classified as this, Lab run by a Pathologist  
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PPMP (physician performed microscopic procedures)   show
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show must allow random inspections by CMS  
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pre-examination (pre analytical)   show
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examination ( analytical)   show
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post-examination (post analytical)   show
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show the distance RBCs settle in a calibrated tube after one hour. An ESR is used to screen for inflammation & arthritis  
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show percent of red blood cells in a centrifuged capillary tube, screening for anemia  
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guaiac card   show
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Throat swab   show
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HcG)   show
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show Chemicals that react with a particular substance in urine to produce a color change  
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show Point-of-care testing, can be performed at the patient's side  
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PPE   show
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show The removal of excess blood volume for patients who have too many RBC's  
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show Inpatient facilities where phlebotomists can work called physician office laboratories  
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show regularly inspects hospital and reference laboratories to ensure that they are performing to the standards of the organization.  
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show responsible for hospital accreditation  
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OSHA   show
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FDA   show
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show diagnosis and treat disorders associated with newborns.  
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show The assessment and treatment of hormone disorders  
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show Making sure that you adhere to the required dress code and presenting a well-groomed appearance and manner  
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Clinical chemistry   show
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show The investigation of human cells for the presence of cancer cells  
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show Determining whether or not a pathogen is resistant to an antibiotic is the responsibility of this medical laboratory department  
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Hematology   show
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show also called the blood bank, performs blood typing and cross-matching for transfusion.  
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Histology   show
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Immunology and serology   show
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sender, message, receiver, and feedback   show
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CLIA   show
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NAACLS   show
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show The Greek term means to “cut into a vein.”  
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show management of pain before, during, and after surgery  
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gerontologist   show
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feedback   show
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capillary   show
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show Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that are acquired in a healthcare setting. They were once known as nosocomial infections.  
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Clostridium difficile   show
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Enterococci   show
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show bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics  
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Fomite   show
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show government agency mandates the use of PPEs  
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NFPA-blue quadrant   show
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show The level of fire risk of a chemical is shown in the red quadrant of the NFPA label.  
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show The white quadrant of the NFPA label displays special hazard warning symbols.  
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show The yellow quadrant of the NFPA label displays reactivity warning symbols.  
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show rescue-alarm(alert)-contain-extinguish  
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show A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object  
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show used to clean spills of biological specimens  
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show SDS contain information regarding safety risks for every chemical in the laboratory  
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Needlestick injury   show
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show protect you from the smallest airborne particles  
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"PASS"   show
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chickenpox, TB, and shingles   show
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show workplace hazard should be investigated to help eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist's pain-  
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Class C   show
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Class A   show
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show Fires involving, oils, grease and alcohol  
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Class D   show
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NFPA   show
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Double bagging   show
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show hazardous materials including several chemicals used in the medical laboratory  
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show Reactive with water on NFPA white quadrant  
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show the drying of the alcohol will kill the microorganisms  
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Reservoir   show
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20 seconds   show
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show develops and updates standard precautions, developed respiratory hygiene standards, which are part of the standard precautions.  
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GHS   show
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show refers to the mouth  
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show refers to the eyes  
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show Inflammation (itis) of the middle (media) ear (ot)  
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dactylogram   show
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DNA   show
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show refers to nearest to the point of origin.  
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show lying horizontal with the face downward.  
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show pertaining to the skull  
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Root word   show
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show The word part placed between the root word and the suffix  
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show action of placing an extremity in supine position (palms facing upward  
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show refers to the front side of the patient  
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show refer to a posterior surface or backside.  
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show refers to the closest to the inside (midline) of the body  
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Cyanotic   show
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transverse   show
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phlebitis   show
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show plane divides the body down the middle  
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show cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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show Basic metabolic panel  
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NPO   show
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Molecules   show
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show the smallest living units in the human body  
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Superficial   show
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Lateral   show
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Antecubital   show
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cyte   show
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show high density lipoprotein,  
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show low density lipoprotein  
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show HDL, or high density lipoprotein, and LDL, or low density lipoprotein, are considered cholesterol tests.  
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show The organ where gas exchange takes place is the  
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show Liquid wastes are stored in and eliminated by the  
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kidneys   show
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show The largest organ in the body  
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CBC   show
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show blood drawn to check for levels of antibodies to specific antigens, what test would be ordered  
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lactic acid tests   show
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show used to assess the urinary system  
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show What blood test is used to check for types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis  
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show A CBC is used to count all blood cells and analyze for any allergies, infections, and anemia  
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show performed to access oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and bicarbonate  
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GTT (glucose tolerance test)   show
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hepatic function panel   show
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show check for pancreatic disorders.  
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show looks for any hidden blood in stool. This is one of many colon cancer exams  
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show located between the ribs.  
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show used to check for heart trauma or MI (heart attack).  
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show primarily made in the bone marrow, Skeletal body system  
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show the controlling of blood flow  
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Fibrinolysis   show
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show clotting cells AKA platelets  
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Megakaryocytes   show
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B-cell lymphocytes   show
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tunica intima   show
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show middle muscular layer of the blood vessel  
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vessel lumen   show
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show keep blood from flowing backwards in the vein  
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show The outermost layer of a blood vessel also called the tunica externa  
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show Larger arteries branch off into smaller arteries.  
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show The connecting bridge between arteries and veins  
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show smaller branches of veins.  
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show The blood vessel through which the blood moves with minimal force and that is used to draw blood is the  
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Artery   show
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show Gas exchange occurs  
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show The vessel located in the middle of the antecubital region  
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Median cubital   show
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show The cephalic vein is in alignment with the thumb  
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Dorsal arch   show
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Cephalic vein   show
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show the muscle layer of the heart  
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Stem cells   show
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show People with Type A negative blood have the A antigen on their red blood cells  
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show People with Type B negative blood have B antigens on their red blood cells  
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O negative   show
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phagocytosis   show
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show Therapeutic drug monitoring  
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show clinical laboratory standards institutes sets the standards for which labs should adhere to  
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show after eating a meal  
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show When a patient is dehydrated, her plasma water is decreased, causing other substances to increase.  
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show A serum that appears milky usually indicates a high amount of fat in the specimen, which is considered lipemic  
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Hemolyzed   show
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Accession number   show
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show tests are those for which results are needed immediately, within the hour  
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Peak   show
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Trough   show
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Law   show
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code of ethics   show
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assault   show
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battery   show
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show let the master speak  
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show If the action of a phlebotomist repeatedly probing for a vein is linked to pain or inability to use the arm  
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show health insurance portability and accountability act-privacy  
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show When describing a needle, the gauge is referred to this  
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EDTA   show
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EDTA   show
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show Light-blue-stoppered tubes contain sodium citrate  
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Royal-blue tube   show
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Gray tube   show
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show The anticoagulant in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube  
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show The antiglycolytic agent in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube  
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Tan   show
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Light-green tube   show
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show AKA microhematocrit tubes  
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Translucent tubes   show
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show DNA, molecular studies  
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PST   show
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show Inhibits the growth of bacteria  
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Light blue tube   show
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show Prothrombin timed, prothrombin timed test  
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show internationally normalized rate, the rate at which blood clots  
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show SST-serum separating tube  
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show collection for cultures  
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red tube   show
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show Becton-Dickinson main manufacturer for blood & urine equipment  
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pink tube   show
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show collection for CBC (complete blood count) contains EDTA  
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threaded hub   show
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show The barrel of the syringe measures blood in milliliters (mL). used to collect blood without vacuum  
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show always applied 3-4 inches above the AC (antecubital fossa)  
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show contains heparin  
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show agency writes the standards stating that a new tourniquet must be used for every patient  
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show imperfections at the bevel of the needle  
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Bevel   show
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Butterfly needle   show
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size 20   show
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show green double ended needle  
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size 22   show
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transfer device   show
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show Holding the needle and evacuated tubes during venipuncture  
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show The company that manufactures the VACUETTE® and MiniCollect® tubes  
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white ring on tubes   show
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show Becton-Dickinson tube that was designed for difficult blood draws, has less vacuum  
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show to touch/feel action will help you to determine the size, depth, and direction of the vein  
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show rapid increase in the ratio of blood components in plasma, may result if the tourniquet is left on too long  
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milk the finger   show
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show increased fluids which can cause swelling  
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concentric circles   show
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iatrogenic anemia   show
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show 10% blood volume removed over a short period of time can be fatal  
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document   show
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collapsed vein   show
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show The formation of a mass (swelling) under the skin  
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show can be caused if the patient pumps (rapidly opens and closes) the fist, if the tourniquet is too tight, or if the tourniquet is left on longer than one minute  
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ecchymosis   show
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petichiae   show
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hematoma   show
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15-30   show
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show In performing phlebotomy on an older (geriatric) patient, the angle of the needle  
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Osteomyelitis   show
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capillary action.   show
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show fluid between cells and tissues  
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blood cultures & ESR   show
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Osteochondritis   show
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Calcaneus   show
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Centrifuges   show
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show liquid portion of the urine  
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aliquoting   show
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pneumatic tube system   show
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2 hours   show
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show transports laboratory specimens to the reference laboratory  
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court ordered labs   show
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show document signed by all who handle specimen before court case  
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TDM   show
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iodine & alcohol   show
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Green surgical soap   show
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show can be used as a disinfectant in a blood collection for alcohol testing  
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cold agglutinins   show
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cold agglutinins   show
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show must be placed in an ice-water mixture during transport  
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Lactic acid   show
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show must be placed in an ice-water mixture during transport  
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lactic acid   show
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ABG   show
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show light-sensitive and should be covered in foil or placed in a container to protect them from light  
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show light-sensitive and should be covered in foil or placed in a container to protect them from light  
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Beta-carotene   show
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bilirubin   show
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delta check   show
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15 minutes   show
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show how long urine is spun down in centrifuge  
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QNS   show
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show mist that could escape a specimen tube after it is opened  
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show antibiotic removal device  
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splashguards   show
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show in culture aerobic and anaerobic bottles to strip any antibiotic patient may be on to test just blood for culture and sensitivity test  
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C & S   show
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show oxygen-free environment  
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allen test   show
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aerobic bottle   show
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8-10ml   show
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show used to screen for Malaria parasites  
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show The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the blood is called  
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show must be flushed with saline prior to collection for special coagulation studies  
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Guthrie card   show
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Polycythemia vera   show
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show results in the body storing abnormal amounts of iron, is treated by removing large amounts of blood  
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show must weigh at least 110 pounds  
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autologous   show
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Cystic fibrosis   show
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biotinidase   show
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show phenylketonuria  
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phenylketonuria   show
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show neonatal screening body is unable to break down the milk sugar galactose  
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show neonatal screening were the RBC are sickle or crescent shaped  
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show shape of RBC's  
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show lifespan of RBC's  
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platelets   show
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show in test results is how correct the results are  
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show The way in which a procedure, such as blood collection, is performed is documented in this manual  
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show Checking the expiration dates on all equipment used  
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quality assurance   show
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Validation   show
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Levey-Jennings charts   show
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shift   show
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trend   show
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Random error   show
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corrective action   show
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show Examining records for processes and procedures that were performed  
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show procedure used to check and adjust settings on an instrument.  
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incident forms   show
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SPS   show
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Yellow tube   show
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Light blue tube   show
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show Prothrombin time test  
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Inr   show
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show PST Tube plasma separating tube  
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show Sodium, lithium, ammonia heparin  
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Green tube additive   show
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show EDTA  
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Pink tube additive   show
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show Diabetes  
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show Potassium oxalate  
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Gray tube antiglycolitic   show
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Tan tube test   show
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show Trace elements  
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White tube test   show
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Orange tube test   show
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show Yellow Tube  
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show Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services  
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show provide effective, understandable and respectable healthcare services in response to diverse culturally health  
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