midterm review Flashcards
what agency approves phlebotomy programs
Nacks - double check and write what means
what certification must you have to perform arterial blood gases
rt- respiratory therapist
what test monitors heparin therapy
oral- PT/INR
IV therapy- aPTT
how is blood transferred from syringe to blood tubes
safety transfer device
how will a patients skin react with latex sensitivity
irate/ contact dermatitis, rash, hives
what does osha stand for
occupational safety and health association
what is the purpose of standard precaution guideline
to reduce risk of blood borne and other pathogens
examples of proper ppe for venipuncture and specimen processing
veni- gloves and mask
specimen processing- mask gloves and fluid resistant gown
healthcare associated infections also known as
nosocomial infection
how are healthcare associated infections contracted
contracted by patient during healthcare stay- usually by healthcare worker
standard precautions combine major features of
universal and body substance
what is the greatest blood borne pathogen risk to lab employees
hepatitis B
correct order for removing ppe
gown, gloves, wash hands then remove mask
airborne precautions are used for what disease in patients
tuberculosis- TB
immunocompromised patients are at risk for infection. what role in chain of infection do they play
susceptible host
what ppe is needed before entering patient room with TB
n95 mask, gloves
what type of isolation precautions willa patient be placed with enteric infection
contact isolation
how is TB contracted
airborne
what to do if blood is on outside of microtainer after collection
disinfect with 10% bleach solution
what is a reservoir in relation to chain of infection
source- may or may not show symptoms
examples of fomite
pens, desk, phone, keyboard
purpose of wearing gloves
to avoid spreading infection
abbreviations of common liver tests
GGT, ALP, AST, bilirubin
homeostasis
steady state- good health
home- good
hemostasis
blood clotting
stopping blood flow out of body
what tests can be ordered to detect bone and joint disorders
calcium
what human anatomy system is being tested with creatine kinase
muscular skeletal
what layer are the capillaries in
dermis
digestive system common tests
bilirubin, ammonia, occult blood
what tests are ordered for urological disorders
BUN- blood, urine nitrogen
hyperglycemia is a symptom of what
diabetes
what vessel has a pulsation
arteries
what is the purpose of additives in blood collection tubes
to prevent or promote changes
what type of blood specimens do anticoagulants yield
whole blood and plasma
correct order of draw for cbc, metabolic panel and blood type
metabolic- gold
cbc- lavender
blood- pink
does gold polymer gel tube produce serum or plasma
serum
purpose of requisition
to identify patient, have patient information and what tests are needed
