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chapter 2 healthcare structure Flashcards

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aPTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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BMP

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basic metabolic panel

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity test to detect and identify microorganisms and to determine most effective antibiotic therapy

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CBC

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complete blood count- automated test used to test for conditions that affect the number and ratio of cell types in the blood

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CMP

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comprehensive metabolic panel

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Diff

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differential

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DNA

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DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID

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EDTA

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ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID

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ESR

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ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE

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GTT

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GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

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HCG

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HUMAN CHRONIC GONADOTROPIN

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Hct

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hematocrit

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HDL

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high-density lipoprotein

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Hb

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hemoglobin

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Hb Alc

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glycated hemoglobin/ glycosylated hemoglobin

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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IV

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intravenous

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LDL

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low-density lipoprotein

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LPN

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licensed practical nurse

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MLTs

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medical laboratory technicians

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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NICU

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neonatal intensive care unit

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plt

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platelets

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PT

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prothrombin time

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RBCs

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red blood cells

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RDW

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red blood cell distribution width

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RPR

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rapid plasma reagin

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SST

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serum separator tube

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STAT

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short turnaround time

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TDM

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therapeutic drug monitoring

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WBCs

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white blood cells

33
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what are fiscal and information services responsible for?

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financial aspects of hospital: admissions, medical records, billing,

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what are support services responsible for?

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physical aspects: cleaning, maintenance, security, food services, purchasing

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nursing services responsibility?

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provide direct care to pts.

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what do professional services provide?

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provides services at request of licensed practitioners who aid in diagnosis and treatment of pts.

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cardiac catheterization

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treats pts by inserting devices into the bloodstream that are threaded up to the heart

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clinical laboratory

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analyzes samples from pts at request of physician or other licensed healthcare personnel.

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how many areas are in clinical laboratory?

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two main areas

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what are the main areas the clinical lab are divided into?

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anatomic and surgical pathology area, clinical pathology area

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what is anatomical and surgical pathology do?

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analyze characteristics of cells and tissues

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what does clinical pathology area do?

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analyze blood and other bodily fluids

43
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how many sections are anatomical and surgical pathology divided into?

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3

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cytogenetics

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examines chromosomes for evidence of genetic disease

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cytology

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processes and stains cells that are shed into body fluids or removed from tissue with needle (aspiration) and examines them for presence of cancer or other diseases.

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histology

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prepares tissues from autopsy, surgery, biopsy, for microscopic examination by pathologist

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blood banking or immunohematology

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department that deals with blood for transfusions, blood is tested to identify pt/donor compatibility.

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blood type

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presence and type of antigens on the surface of RBCs. (tests for ABO group and Rh group)

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autologous donation

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donation of a pt’s own blood for use at a later time

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chemistry

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performs range of tests on chemical components of blood.

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chemistry panels

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group of chemistry tests

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toxicology test

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analyze plasma for levels of drugs and poisons.

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immunochemistry test

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uses antibodies to detect a range of substances in blood

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electrophoresis

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separates chemical components of blood based on differences in electrical charge

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SST

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serum separator tube collects serum in a tube without anticoagulants (plain red top tube)

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centrifuge

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separation of components of a sample based on identity by using a machine that spins a sample at very high speed

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serum

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plasma without it’s clotting factors; clear pale yellow fluid

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icteric serum

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related to jaundice; darker yellow

59
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lipemic serum

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related to increased fats in serum; cloudy

60
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hemolysis

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breakage of RBCs

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hemalyzed serum

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breakage of RBC gives pink tinge

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hemostasis

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process by which the body stops blood from leaking out a wound

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coagulation

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clotting (tests performed on plasma)

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hematology

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analyzes blood for evidence of disease affecting blood-forming and the cells produced by those tissues

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flow cytometry

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analytic technique used to identify cellular markers on the surface of WBCs

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microbiology

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isolates and identifies pathogenic microorganisms in pt samples and responsible for infection control

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molecular diagnostics

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testing used to diagnose genetic disorders, analyze forensic evidence, track disease, and identify microbiologic pathogens

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reagent

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test chemical

69
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phlebotomy deprt.

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responsible for collection of blood samples from inpts and outpts

70
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referrals derpt.

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handles and ships specimens for any tests not done by the laboratory

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CLIA `88 (clinical laboratory improvement act of 1988)

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federal law that mandated regulation of all facilities that preformed pt testing

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CLSI (clinical laboratory standards institute)

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nonprofit organization that sets standards and guidelines under CLIA`88

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TJC (the joint commission)

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organization that set standards regarding systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of pt care

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CAP (college of American pathologists)

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accrediting agency

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HMO (health maintenance organization)

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healthcare delivery system that functions as full service outpatient clinics, providing all or almost all medical specialties under one roof

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PPO (preferred provider organization)

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group of physicians and hospitals who offer their services to large employers to provide healthcare for employees

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urgent care center

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outpatient clinic that provides walk-in services to patients who cannot wait for a scheduled appointment with primary care provider

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POL (physicians office laboratory)

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physicians in a practice that may employ a phlebotomist to collect pt samples

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nursing home

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long term care facility

phlebotomy (3 decks)

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