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1
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What is Phlebotomy?

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The process of making a puncture in a vein, with a cannula (needle)

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How long should you wash your hands?

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For at least 20 seconds

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What is an inpatient facility?

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A type of medical care provided to patients who stay at the facility

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What is an Outpatient facility?

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A facility that doesn’t require the patient to stay overnight

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What is a clinical laboratory?

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A lab that collects specimens in order to provide them to doctors with information.

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what is a reference laboratory?

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A lab that doesn’t collect specimens but analyze specimens from another facility

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What is analyzed in chemistry?

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They are concerned with the presence of certain chemicals. (ex. glucose, calcium, etc.)

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What is coagulation?

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The process of blood clotting

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What is studied in microbiology?

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Microorganisms

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What is a microorganism?

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A living thing so small they can only be seen under a microscope

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What is culture in medicine?

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To cause any microorganisms present to multiply

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What is analyzed in immunology?

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The body’s response to diseases

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What is an antibody?

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A protein made by the body to protect against foreign substances

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What is a blood bank concerned with?

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They are concerned with collecting and preparing blood for transfusions

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What is studied in Pathology?

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The study of causes and effects of disease

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What does cytology specialize in?

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The examination of the structure and function of cells

17
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What does “stat” mean in the medical field?

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To be performed immediately

18
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What does Urinalysis analyze?

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They analyze urine

19
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Scope of Practice

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The range of tasks a healthcare worker is allowed to perform

20
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What is liability?

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To be held responsible for harming someone

21
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what is a vein?

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A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart

22
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What is the smallest blood vessel?

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The capillary

23
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What is another term for a capillary puncture?

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A dermal puncture

24
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what is a capillary puncture?

A

The puncture of the skin

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