Chapters 1&2 Flashcards

1
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3 steps to patient identification

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ASK the patient name and/or spelling
COMPARE given info with the lab requisition
CONFIRM the info with another source or identification

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2
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4 zones of interpersonal space

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Intimate space ( up to 18 inches)
Personal space (18 in - 4 ft)
Social space (4 ft - 12 ft)
Public space ( 12+ feet)
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3
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CLIA’88

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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

regulations enforced to ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing

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4
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Main area of responsibility for phlebotomist

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Preanalytical or preexamination phase (Specimen collection and handling )

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5
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Phlebotomy meaning

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Phleb- vein
-tomy- cutting

aka blood letting

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6
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2 most common phlebotomy techniques

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Venipuncture- withdrawing from a vein

Skin puncture- puncturing a finger for capillary blood

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7
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Blood test results are used for 3 main reasons

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Diagnostic and screening tests-figure out what’s wrong

Therapeutic assessments- to develop correct treatment or choose right drug

Monitoring health status- make sure treatment is working

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8
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Laboratory Director

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Pathologist- establish lab policies, interpreting test results, perform bone marrow biopsies & autopsies, diagnose disease from tissue specimens.

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9
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Laboratory Manager (administrator)

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Responsible for overall technical and administrative management of the lab, usually have masters degree

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10
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Lab supervisor

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Medical technologist- Experience and expertise related to the particular lab section or sections

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11
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Tests performed in Hematology section

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Diff (Complete blood count differential)- % of different types of WBC and evaluates RBC and platelets

RBC count
WBC Count
ESR-rate of red blood cell sedimentation

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12
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Tests performed in Chemistry section

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BUN- kidney disorder if elevated
Chol- coronary risk if elevated
Electrolytes- body fluid balance
Glucose- diabetes if elevated

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13
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Blood bank

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Where blood is collected,stored and prepared for transfusion

Most common test is cross match to dertimine compatibility for use in transfusion

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14
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Serology section

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Tests to evaluate the body’s immune response

Most common tests: Anti-HIV, Group A Streptococcus( Strep throat)

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15
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Tests performed in Microbiology section

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C&S- detects micorbial infection and determines antibiotic treatment

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16
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Routine UA

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Urinalysis consists of physical, chemical, and microscopic exam of the urine

17
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Competency statements for phlebotomists

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Entry-level skills, tasks, roles