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Lesson 1C Flashcards

1
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The Phlebotomist is the “laboratory representative” because

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he or she is the person from the laboratory with whom most health care staff and patients have contact.

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2
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The Phlebotomist often encounters staff from the ___________ department.

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electrocardiography

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3
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is a recording of impulses of the heart.

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EKG

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EKGs are performed in the ____________, and the Phlebotomist often waits for the test to be completed to draw blood.

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patient’s room

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5
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record the electrical activity of the brain.

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EEG - electroencephalograms

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6
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help locate and assess the extent of brain injury or determine if there is any brain activity.

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EEGs

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The __________________ dispenses many types of therapeutic drugs that often are much more potent than a prescription taken at home.

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hospital pharmacy

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8
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The _________ plays an integral part in this monitoring through the blood samples that are collected at specific times.

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Phlebotomist

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9
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With the results of the samples, the __________ is able to consult with the laboratory and the patient’s physician to provide the best treatment possible for the patient.

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pharmacist

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10
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works with patients who, due to disease or injury, are no longer able to function to their full physical capacity.

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physical therapy department

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11
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may involve rebuilding deteriorated muscles after a long illness or learning to function

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Physical therapy

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12
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where patients work to overcome their physical handicaps so they can be productive again in their old job or function in a new job.

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occupational therapy

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13
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is another area related to physical therapy. Patients who have difficulty speaking or who have lost the ability to speak because of a stroke or disease are retaught how to speak.

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Speech therapy

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14
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is an area of the hospital that has changed rapidly in recent years..
_____________ used to just x-ray lungs or broken bones, but the field has expanded to include cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.

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Radiology/ Radiologists

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15
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Radiology includes..

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cardiac catheterization
computed tomography (CT) scans
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
and ultrasound

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16
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The largest the Phlebotomist works with is the ___________.

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department of nursing

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17
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Keeps the hospital in compliance

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Administration

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18
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Monitors patients with cardiovascular disease

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Electrocardiography (EKG)

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19
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Diagnosis of neurophysiological disorders

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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20
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Maintains a clean facility

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Environmental Services

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21
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Provides diets to patients

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Food Service (Dietary)

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22
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Diagnose gastrointestinal disorders

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Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory

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23
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Provides testing of patient samples

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Laboratory

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24
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Maintains patient records

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Medical Records

25
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Provides direct patient care

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Nursing

26
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Provides therapy to help maintain living skills

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Occupational Therapy

27
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Dispenses drugs and advises on drug usage

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Pharmacy

28
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Provides therapy to restore mobility

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Physical Therapy

29
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Uses imaging for diagnosis and treatment

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Radiology

30
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Provides therapy to evaluate the lungs

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Respiratory theray

31
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Provides therapy to restore speech

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Speech therapy

32
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Increased care of the patient due to a heart condition

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Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

33
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Emergency treatment of patients

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Emergency Department (ER)

34
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Care for elderly patients

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Geriatrics

35
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Follow-up care of a patient at home

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Home Health Care

36
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Increased care due to the critical needs of the patient

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

37
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Newborn care

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Neonatal

38
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Care for patients on dialysis

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Nephrology

39
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Care for patients in labor or childbirth

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Obstetrics

40
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Care for patients with cancer

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Oncology

41
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Care for patients with broken bones

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Orthopedic

42
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Care for patients who are infant and children

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Pediatrics

43
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Recovery treatment of patients (usually post operation)

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Recovery

44
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A _______________________ has a bachelor’s degree and a medical technology or clinical laboratory scientist certification.

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medical laboratory scientist (technologist)

45
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A _________ has a 2-year associate degree in medical technology and a certification.

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technician

46
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The _______________ positions in the office areas of the laboratory require a high school education and some secretarial/clerical training.

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secretarial or clerical

47
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The Phlebotomist needs a high school education and specialized training in phlebotomy; a minimum of ___ hours of classroom training and ____hours of clinical or practical training.

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40 | 100

48
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Physician who reads and interprets the results of laboratory tests or examines tissues under a microscope to diagnose and monitor disease.

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Pathologist

49
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are experts in diagnosing such diseases as cancer, diabetes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, and thyroid conditions.

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Pathologists

50
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Holds a minimum of baccalaureate degree and is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reposting laboratory findings to the pathologist and other physicians.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

51
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work in five major areas of the laboratory: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.

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Medical technologist

52
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Medical technologist work in five major areas of the laboratory:

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blood banking
chemistry
hematology
immunology
microbiology

53
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Under the supervision of the medical technologist, they perform general tests.

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

54
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have special training in addition to a high school diploma or an associate degree.

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Medical laboratory technicians

55
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Collects blood samples to be used in many laboratory tests to detect and monitor treatment.

They have training in addition to a high school diploma.

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Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)

56
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Examines cells under the microscope to detect signs of cancer in the earliest stages, when a cure is most likely.

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Cytotechnologist (CT)

57
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must hold baccalaureate degrees and have special training to search out the smallest abnormalities in color, shape, or size of cells.

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Cytotechnologists

58
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Prepares body tissue samples for microscopic examination by the pathologist using sophisticated techniques such as immunohistochemistry.

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Histotechnologist (HTL)

59
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must hold
baccalaureate degrees and have specials training to freeze, cut, mount, and stain the tissues; often while the patient is still in surgery, thus playing a major role in the diagnosis of malignancy.

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Histotechnologist (HTL)

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