(P) Lesson 1: Understanding Phlebotomy Flashcards
What is the process of collecting blood through veins using incisions or puncture methods?
Phlebotomy
This type of measure refers to as being part of the patient’s treatment plan
Therapeutic Measure
This type of measure refers to as being part of disease detection and recognition
Diagnostic Measure
What 2 words make up phlebotomy’s Greek derivation?
Phlebos and Temnein/Tomos/Tome
“Phlebos” means what?
Vein
“Temnein/Tomos/Tome” means what?
To cut
What is another name for phlebotomy?
Venesection
What 2 words make up venesection’s Latin derivation?
Vena and Sectio
“Vena” means what?
Vein
“Section” means what?
Cutting
The age wherein crude tools were used to cut open vessels
Stone Age
The year when ancient Egyptians practiced phlebotomy using fleams and leeches
1,400 BC
The year when Hippocrates believed that health depended on the balance of the four humors
460-377 BC
He was a Greek physician known as the Father of Medicine
Hippocrates
What are the four humors?
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water
What did Earth represent?
Blood and the brain
What did the Wind represent?
Phlegm and the lungs
What did Fire represent?
Black bile and the spleen
What did Water represent?
Yellow bile and the gallbladder
The age that bloodletting was performed by barbers
Middle Ages
The centuries wherein phlebotomy was treated as major therapy
17th and 18th Centuries
An alternative medical procedure wherein heated cups are applied for suction on a patient’s skin to act as a vacuum for the blood
Cupping
Also known as Hirudotherapy which uses leeches that inject vasodilators in order to promote blood loss
Leeching
What are medicinal leeches called scientifically?
Hirudo medicinalis
The chemical that leeches release that acts as a vasodilator, anesthetic, and anti-coagulant
Hirudin
A condition wherein there is an excess in blood cell production rate
Polycythemia
A method of phlebotomy that refers to the collection of blood through a vein using a syringe and needle
Venipuncture
A method of phlebotomy that refers to the puncturing of the skin using a lancet
Capillary Puncture
Refers to a process wherein the blood sample separates into different fractions in a test tube
Centrifugation and Aliquoting
This type of credential indicates the completion of training by the professional
Certification
This type of credential indicates the professional has passed the licensure examinations
Licensure
This credential refers to advancing the knowledge and updating the skillset of the professional
Continuing Education
This type of patient refers to them needing to undergo admission into the hospital for further treatment
Inpatient (non-ambulatory)
This type of patient refers to them being discharged after primary treatment and are not required to be admitted
Outpatient (ambulatory)
T or F: The outpatient department is the key resource for the country’s healthcare system
False (it is the inpatient department)
T or F: Inpatient care provides only routine treatment
False (inpatient care provides specialized procedures as well)
T or F: Inpatient care provides tertiary care practitioners who perform highly complex services and therapy
True
T or F: Outpatient care provides primary and secondary care physicians who assume ongoing responsibility for the patient
True
Who established the three levels of healthcare?
Williams and Tungpalan (1981)
This level of healthcare refers to health units and sub-units in rural areas managed by the DOH
Primary
This level of healthcare refers to non-departmentalized hospitals
Secondary
This level of healthcare refers to medical centers and large hospitals
Tertiary
This healthcare service is done for patients with follow-up checkups after being discharged
Ambulatory care
This healthcare service is done in a patient’s room or in a long-term facility
Homebound care
This healthcare service refers to units found at the local level which are under the jurisdiction of the DOH
Public Health Services
This division of clinical pathology refers to testing blood and other body fluids to quantify essential soluble chemicals that are useful in the diagnosis of diseases
Clinical Chemistry
FBS stands for?
Fasting Blood Sugar
HbA1C stands for?
Glycosylated Hemoglobin
FBS is used for the diagnosis of what disease?
Diabetes Mellitus
HbA1C is used for monitoring what?
Blood sugar
What is the standard fasting time before an FBS test?
8-10 hours
This type of test in clinical chemistry measures HDL, LDL and triglycerides
Total Cholesterol/Lipid Profile
Elevated levels of this acid indicate kidney problems and potential gout
Blood Uric Acid
Elevated levels of this chemical is able to determine impaired renal function
Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN stands for?
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Elevated levels of this chemical indicate renal impairment or muscular dystrophy
Creatinine
These two chemicals when elevated indicate liver disorders
ALT/SGPT and AST/SGOT
ALT/SGPT stands for?
Alanine Aminotransferase/Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase
AST/SGOT stands for?
Aspartate Aminotransferase/Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
Elevated levels of this chemical indicate bone or liver disorders
Alkaline Phosphatase
Elevated levels of this indicate liver or hemolytic disorders
Bilirubin
Elevated levels of this indicated early liver disorders and monitors patients with alcoholic hepatitis
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
Elevated levels indicate myocardial infarction, lung, or liver disorders
Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Elevated levels indicate acute pancreatitis
Amylase and Lipase
These chemicals evaluate body fluid balance
Electrolytes
Elevated levels indicate congestive heart failure
B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
This test monitors therapeutic to toxic ranges of drugs
Drug analysis
This test checks for liver and kidney disorders
Total Protein
This test is used for early diagnosis of myocardial infarction
Troponin I
This division of clinical pathology deals with bacteria and fungi on received specimens
Microbiology
This test detects and determines the presence of bacteria
Gram stain
What are the four subsections of microbiology?
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
- Mycobacteriology
- Virology
This test under microbiology detects microbial infections and uses discs for antibiotic treatment
Culture and Sensitivity
This test detects fungi and bacteria in blood samples
Blood culture
In microbiology, a pink test tube is used for?
Pediatric patients
In microbiology, a blue test tube is used for?
Adult patients and aerobic cultures
In microbiology, an orange test tube is used for?
Anaerobic cultures
This test detects and determines the presence of specific fungi
Fungal culture
In clinical chemistry, this is the most commonly used specimen
Serum
T or F: The difference between serum and plasma is that serum came from an anti-coagulated tube while plasma did not
False (Serum is from a coagulated tube therefore it will clot while plasma came from an anti-coagulated tube therefore it will not clot)
This is the chief source of energy for all organisms and is the product of carbohydrate metabolism
Glucose
T or F: Glucose cannot enter the cell without insulin
True
This acid is the end product of purine metabolism
Uric Acid
Masses of uric acid are called as what?
Tophi
T or F: Bilirubin is a major bile pigment formed through hemoglobin formation
False (formed through hemoglobin breakdown)
This type of stain acts as the first/primary stain
Crystal Violet
This type of stain functions as a dye fixative
Iodine
This type of stain functions as a decolorizer
Alcohol
This type of stain acts as a secondary/counter-stain
Safranin
T or F: Gram positive bacteria have an outer membrane therefore it cannot absorb the crystal violet dye
False (Gram positive bacteria do not have an outer membrane therefore crystal violet is able to penetrate through)
T or F: Gram negative bacteria possess an outer layer that rejects crystal violet but accepts safranin due to the alcohol dissolving the layer
True
What is the color of gram positive bacteria?
Purple (primary stain)
What is the color of gram negative bacteria?
Reddish-pink (secondary stain)
This test is used to diagnose tuberculosis using sputum
Acid Fast Stain
This area under clinical pathology deals with the enumeration of cells in the blood and other body fluids
Hematology
This specimen is the most common body fluid analyzed using a lavender tube
Whole blood
The lavender tube that collects whole blood contains the anticoagulant EDTA which stands for?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
T or F: Plasma does not contain fibrinogen while serum does
False (plasma contains fibrinogen while serum doesn’t)
The most common type of test performed in hematology
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
This test determines the percentage of the different types of WBC
Differential count
These WBCs indicate allergic reactions and parasitism
Basophils and Eosinophils
This WBC indicates viral infections
Lymphocyte
This WBC indicates viral infection and chronic inflammation
Monocyte
This WBC is an immature neutrophil
Band Cell
This WBC indicates bacterial infections
Neutrophil
This test determines volume of packed RBCs by centrifugation
Hematocrit
Determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of RBCs
Hemoglobin
Determines the amount of hemoglobin content usually expressed in picograms
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
Determines the weight of hemoglobin in RBCs and compared it will the cell size; usually expressed in percentages
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Determines the size of the RBCs usually expressed in demtoliters
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Calculates the difference in RBC sizes
RBC Distribution Width
This tool is used to count cells in a biological fluid on a calibrated grid
Improved Neubauer Counting Chamber
Determines the number and type of cells found in the bone marrow
Bone Marrow Exam
Determines the rate of RBC sedimentation and is a non-specific indicator of inflammation
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Evaluates bone marrow production of RBC
Reticulocyte count
Refers to blood testing for the determination of coagulation factors
Coagulation Studies
Refers to stoppage of blood flow from a damaged vessel
Hemostasis
What is the anticoagulant used for plasma collected in a tube with a light blue stopper?
Sodium Citrate
Evaluates the intrinsic system of the coagulation cascade and monitors heparin therapy
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
Chemical observed for screening of increased clotting tendencies
Antithrombin II
Tests that evaluate platelet function in clotting
Bleeding Time and Platelet Aggregation
Measures abnormal clotting and fibrinolysis
D-dimer
Detects factor deficiencies that prolong coagulation
Factor Assays
Test for increased fibrinolysis
Fibrin Degradation Products
Evaluates the extrinsic system of the coagulation cascade and monitors Coumadin therapy
Prothrombin Time and International Normalized Ratio (PT)
Determines if adequate fibrinogen is present for normal coagulation
Thrombin Time
This section of clinical pathology comprises of urinalysis and fecalysis
Clinical Microscopy
Routine screening procedure to detect kidney infections and metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and liver disease
Urinalysis
The three areas of observation for urinalysis
Physical, Chemical, and Microscopic
A physical area of observation in urinalysis that depends on the hydration status of the patient which manifests different pigments
Color
A physical area of observation in urinalysis that detects cellular and crystalline elements
Appearance
A physical area of observation in urinalysis that measures urine concentration
Specific Gravity
A physical area of observation in urinalysis that determines acidity
pH
Elevated levels of this in a urinalysis panel indicates liver or hemolytic disorders
Urobilinogen
Chemical detected in urinalysis that will indicate bacterial infections
Nitrite
Detects WBCs and indicates UTIs if there are elevated levels of neutrophils
Leukocyte Esterase
This area of clinical pathology deals with blood typing, compatibility testing, and antibody screening
Immunohematology and Blood Banking
Refers to the ABO and Rh Typing
Group and Type
Test that detects abnormalities in serum antibodies
Antibody Screen
Detects abnormalities in RBC antibodies
Direct Antihuman Globulin Test/Direct Coombs Test
Identifies abnormalities in serum antibodies
Panel
Refers to tests for ABO, Rh typing, and compatibility
Type and Crossmatch/Type and Screen
This area in clinical pathology evaluates the body’s immune response in the production of antibodies
Immunology and Serology
What is the common infectious agent analyzed in immunology?
Viruses
T or F: In immunology and serology, blood is collected with red stoppers which contain an anti-coagulant
False (since this is serology, serums are meant to coagulate therefore the tube should not contain any anti-coagulants)
HIV stands for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The chemical produced by the placenta and can be detected by pregnancy tests
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Elevated levels of this in immunology indicate inflammatory disorders
C-reactive Protein (CRP)
This detects cytomegalovirus infections
Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV)
HBsAG refers to?
Hepatitis B Antibody
These evaluate immune system function and come in the forms of A, G, M, etc.
Immunoglobulins
Screening laboratory for syphilis
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
STAT stands for?
Short Turn Around Time
Large and independent laboratories that provide specialized testing for specific specimens
Reference Laboratories
Reference laboratory for clinical hematology, immunohematology and blood banking, immunopathology, and histopathology
National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI)
Reference laboratory for microbiology and parasitology
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Reference laboratory for clinical chemistry
Lung Center of the Philippines
Reference laboratory for drugs of abuse, toxicology, micronutrient assay, and water bacteriology
East Avenue Medical Center
Reference laboratory for infectious diseases such as HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis B&C, etc.
San Lazaro Hospital
What are the common drugs of abuse used here in the Philippines
Methamphetamine (shabu) and marijuana