introduction to lab

Question 1

name the 5 separate lab subdivisions

Answer 1

1. hematology
2. chemistry
3. microbiology
4. pathology
5. transfusion services

Question 2

venous blood specimens collected from which 2 lab subdivisions do not require the NUC to make a label?

Answer 2

hematology and chemistry

all other specimens the NUC makes a ID label for

Question 3

the lab does regular collection rounds every __ hours

what time do these collections start and finish at?

Answer 3

q3h

0700 1000 1300 1600 1900 2200

Question 4

what specimens does a nurse collects for Lab analysis?

Answer 4

stool, urine, sputum, swab

Question 5

once completed lab reports are sent to the unit, what should happen before the NUC files it in the patient chart?

What section do lab reports get filed in?

Answer 5

• the nurse should read the Lab report

- Lab reports are filed in the Laboratory section of the patient chart

Question 6

identify two members of the Lab staff who collect blood specimens

Answer 6

Lab tech

Phlebotomist

Question 7

identify 3 resources the NUC has when faced with an unfamiliar lab test

Answer 7

1. reference manual
2. nurse
3. lab staff

Question 8

what time does the Lab collect a venous blood samples where the patient must be fasting?

Answer 8

0700

Question 9

before the physician can collect a specimen, what task must the NUC complete

Answer 9

print/ complete a patient consent form