Chap 1- The Phlebotomist Flashcards
What process takes place to determine if a patient will react to a transfusion?
Type and Cross-Match
What is the Pre-Analytical Phase?
The process of collecting a specimen for further laboratory testing.
Phlebotomist working in the _____ department are collecting blood from newborns that are only a few hours to a few days old.
Neonatology
If blood is collected for testing drug levels the primary consultant for timing guidelines is…
The pharmacy or pharmacy department.
It is important to practice cultural sensitivity as well as learning other….
Values, beliefs, and traditions/practices
What does a Flowchart do?
Breaks down components into diagrams in order to understand a process
What is a Pareto Chart?
Bar charts that show the frequency of problems?
Quality of improvement for specimen collection usually involves the…
The technique of the Phlebotomist, the frequency of hematoma, and the recollection rates.
(This is not for drug reactions)
Quality Control Records should include the following information-
- expiration dates
- stability information
- storage information
- proper use
- precision of testing supplies/reagents
- accuracy of testing supplies/reagents
Universal safety precautions require that all used needles must be…
Discarded intact.
What is the purpose of infection control?
To prevent the spreading of infection within a medical setting.
Who is the primary threat to the patient?
The phlebotomist.
It is necessary to wear ____ when coming into contact with a patient in protective isolation
- Mask
- Gloves
- Coats/Gowns
What does Nosocomial mean?
An infection developed while in the hospital.
What is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand washing
