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1
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Used for collecting the blood during blood letting and phlebotomy before

A

Ceramic basin

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2
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These were the 2 forms of “phlebotomy”

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Venesection

Cupping

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3
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The most common type of phlebotomy

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Venesection

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4
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The tool used for venesection

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Lancet

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5
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The term used when using a lancet for venesection

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Lancing

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6
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This form of phlebotomy draws blood to the capillaries

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Cupping

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7
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The person who’s death caused a major change in how people viewed bloodletting

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George Washington

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8
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The amount the George Washington bled in a span of 24 hours

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9 pints of blood

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9
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The time where blood was examined for diagnostic uses

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Mid 19th century

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10
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The time of the discovery of microorganisms as a causative agent of disease

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Mid 19th century

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11
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The time when bloodletting was no longer considered a cure

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Mid 19th century

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12
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During this time, leeches were used as a form of bloodletting to prevent diseases

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Modern times

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13
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Condition characterized by too many erythrocytes; blood becomes too thick to flow easily through blood vessels

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polycythemia vera

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14
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Diseases that bloodletting can help with.

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Hereditary hemochromatosis

Polycythemia vera

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15
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Differentiate the old and new phlebotomy

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Old phlebotomy is the removal of blood as the cure; New phlebotomy is the removal of blood to find a cure

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16
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inherited disorder with abnormal excess of iron

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Hemachromatosis

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17
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The primary role of a phlebotomist

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Collect blood for accurate and reliable results

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18
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Type of phlebotomy where the collection is done only by the phlebotomist

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Centralized phlebotomy

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19
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Type of phlebotomy where the collection is done by anyone who has been trained to collect blood

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Decentralized phlebotomy

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20
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This ancillary hospital area keeps the hospital in compliance

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Administration

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21
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This ancillary hospital area monitors patients with cardiovascular disease

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Electrocardiography (EKG/ECG)

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22
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This ancillary hospital area is for the diagnosis of neurophysiological disorders

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

23
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This ancillary hospital area maintains the cleanliness of the facility

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Environmental services

24
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This ancillary hospital area provides diets to patients

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Food service (dietary)

25
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This ancillary hospital area is for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders

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Gastrointestinal (GI) laboratory

26
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This ancillary hospital area provides testing of patient samples

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Laboratory

27
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This ancillary hospital area maintains patient records

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Medical records

28
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This ancillary hospital area provides direct patient care

29
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This ancillary hospital area provides therapy to help maintain living skills

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Occupational Therapy

30
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This ancillary hospital area dispenses drugs and advises on drug usage

31
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This ancillary hospital area provides therapy to restore mobility

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Physical Therapy

32
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This ancillary hospital area uses imaging for diagnosis and treatment

33
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This ancillary hospital area provides therapy to evaluate the lungs

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Respiratory therapy

34
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This ancillary hospital area provides therapy to restore speech

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Speech therapy

35
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A type of patient care focused on increased care of the patient due to a heart condition

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coronary care unit (CCU)

36
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A type of patient care focused on emergency treatment of patients

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Emergency department

37
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A type of patient care focused on care for elderly patients

38
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A type of patient care focused on follow-up care

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Home health care

39
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A type of patient care focused on increased care due to the critical needs of the patient

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Intensive care unit (ICU)

40
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A type of patient care focused on newborn care

41
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A type of patient care focused on care for patients on dialysis

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Nephrology

42
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A type of patient care focused on care for patients in labor

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Obstetrics

43
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A type of patient care focused on care for patients with cancer

44
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A type of patient care focused on care for patients with broken bones

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Orthopedic

45
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A type of patient care focused on care for patients who are infants and children

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Pediatrics

46
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A type of patient care focused on recovery treatment

47
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3 Phases of sample testing

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Pre-examination
Examination
Post-examination

48
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Physician who reads and interprets the results of laboratory test for diagnosis

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Pathologist

49
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The professional responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests to give to the physician for diagnosis

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Medical Laboratory Scientists

50
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The 5 major areas where MedTechs work in

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Blood banking
Chemistry
Hematology
Immunology
Microbiology
51
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The person who performs general laboratory tests under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist

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Medical Laboratory Technician

52
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Collects blood samples to be used in many laboratory tests

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Phlebotomy technician

53
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They examine cells under a microscope to detect signs of cancer in the earliest stages

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cytotechnologist

54
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They prepare body tissue samples for microscopic examination by the pathologist using sophisticated techniques such as immunohistochemistry

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Histotechnologist

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