chapter 45 vocab

Question 1

What does POL stand for

Answer 1

Physician’s office lab

Question 2

What is a reference laboratory

Answer 2

independent lab outside of a doctors office

Question 3

What does POCT stand for

Answer 3

point of care testing

Question 4

What are 3 features of POCT

Answer 4

done in a POL
low complexity tests
CLIA waived

Question 5

What does CLIA stand for

Answer 5

clinical laboratory improvement amendments

Question 6

Why was CLIA developed

Answer 6

due to patient concerns with POCT accuracy

Question 7

What does OSHA stand for

Answer 7

occupational safety and health administration

Question 8

What does OSHA oversee

Answer 8

workplace safety

Question 9

Who does OSHA work under

Answer 9

CDC

Question 10

What is a photometer

Answer 10

an instrument that refracts light to give results

Question 11

What is a glucometer

Answer 11

piece of equipment used to screen blood sugar levels

Question 12

What is the hemoglobin A1C (HBA1C) test used for

Answer 12

to determine the 3 month average of blood glucose levels

Question 13

What does PPE stand for

Answer 13

personal protective equipement

Question 14

PPE is part of following ____ precautions

Answer 14

standard

Question 15

What is included in standard precautions

Answer 15

wear PPE
wash hands

Question 16

What is requisition

Answer 16

a lab order

Question 17

What is written on a requisition

Answer 17

ICD 10’s, CPT codes, and patient info/demographics

Question 18

what is used to determine a cbc differential?

Answer 18

wrights stain

Question 19

what is another name for thrombocytes?

Answer 19

platelets

Question 20

what is the most common vein for blood draw?

Answer 20

median cubital