chapter 2 healthcare structure Flashcards
1
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aPTT
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activated partial thromboplastin time
2
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BMP
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basic metabolic panel
3
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
4
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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
6
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CMP
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comprehensive metabolic panel
7
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Diff
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differential
8
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DNA
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DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
9
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EDTA
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ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID
10
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ESR
A
ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE
11
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GTT
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GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST
12
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HCG
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HUMAN CHRONIC GONADOTROPIN
13
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Hct
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hematocrit
14
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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
17
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
18
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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
22
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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
24
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plt
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platelets
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PT
prothrombin time
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RBCs
red blood cells
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RDW
red blood cell distribution width
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RPR
rapid plasma reagin
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SST
serum separator tube
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STAT
short turnaround time
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TDM
therapeutic drug monitoring
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WBCs
white blood cells
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what are fiscal and information services responsible for?
financial aspects of hospital: admissions, medical records, billing,
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what are support services responsible for?
physical aspects: cleaning, maintenance, security, food services, purchasing
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nursing services responsibility?
provide direct care to pts.
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what do professional services provide?
provides services at request of licensed practitioners who aid in diagnosis and treatment of pts.
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cardiac catheterization
treats pts by inserting devices into the bloodstream that are threaded up to the heart
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clinical laboratory
analyzes samples from pts at request of physician or other licensed healthcare personnel.
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how many areas are in clinical laboratory?
two main areas
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what are the main areas the clinical lab are divided into?
anatomic and surgical pathology area, clinical pathology area
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what is anatomical and surgical pathology do?
analyze characteristics of cells and tissues
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what does clinical pathology area do?
analyze blood and other bodily fluids
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how many sections are anatomical and surgical pathology divided into?
3
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cytogenetics
examines chromosomes for evidence of genetic disease
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cytology
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
prepares tissues from autopsy, surgery, biopsy, for microscopic examination by pathologist
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blood banking or immunohematology
department that deals with blood for transfusions, blood is tested to identify pt/donor compatibility.
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blood type
presence and type of antigens on the surface of RBCs. (tests for ABO group and Rh group)
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autologous donation
donation of a pt's own blood for use at a later time
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chemistry
performs range of tests on chemical components of blood.
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chemistry panels
group of chemistry tests
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toxicology test
analyze plasma for levels of drugs and poisons.
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immunochemistry test
uses antibodies to detect a range of substances in blood
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electrophoresis
separates chemical components of blood based on differences in electrical charge
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SST
serum separator tube collects serum in a tube without anticoagulants (plain red top tube)
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centrifuge
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
plasma without it's clotting factors; clear pale yellow fluid
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icteric serum
related to jaundice; darker yellow
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lipemic serum
related to increased fats in serum; cloudy
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hemolysis
breakage of RBCs
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hemalyzed serum
breakage of RBC gives pink tinge
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hemostasis
process by which the body stops blood from leaking out a wound
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coagulation
clotting (tests performed on plasma)
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hematology
analyzes blood for evidence of disease affecting blood-forming and the cells produced by those tissues
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flow cytometry
analytic technique used to identify cellular markers on the surface of WBCs
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microbiology
isolates and identifies pathogenic microorganisms in pt samples and responsible for infection control
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molecular diagnostics
testing used to diagnose genetic disorders, analyze forensic evidence, track disease, and identify microbiologic pathogens
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reagent
test chemical
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phlebotomy deprt.
responsible for collection of blood samples from inpts and outpts
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referrals derpt.
handles and ships specimens for any tests not done by the laboratory
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CLIA `88 (clinical laboratory improvement act of 1988)
federal law that mandated regulation of all facilities that preformed pt testing
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CLSI (clinical laboratory standards institute)
nonprofit organization that sets standards and guidelines under CLIA`88
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TJC (the joint commission)
organization that set standards regarding systems to monitor and evaluate the quality of pt care
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CAP (college of American pathologists)
accrediting agency
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HMO (health maintenance organization)
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)
group of physicians and hospitals who offer their services to large employers to provide healthcare for employees
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urgent care center
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)
physicians in a practice that may employ a phlebotomist to collect pt samples
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nursing home
long term care facility
