Phlebotomy 8 Flashcards
assigned to a patient and placed on all test requisitions and specimen labels
patient-specific identifier
form on which test orders are entered
requisition
one dimensional code that has a series of black stripes and white spaces with varying widths that represent patient information; two dimensional codes use rectangles, dots, and other geometric patterns
barcode
immediately; first priority
STAT
as soon as possible; 2nd/3rd priority
ASAP
before an operation; 2nd/3rd priority
pre-op
after and operation; 2nd/3rd priority
post-op
no food or drink except water; 4th priority
fasting
no food or drink including water
NPO
the process of recording in the order received; connects every test to patienta
accession
do not resuscitate
DNR
do not attempt resuscitation
DNAR
wat to transmit a message
code
behavior of HCP toward or as perceived by patient
bedside manner
process of verifying patient identity (most crucial step)
patient identification (ID)
date of birth
DOB
bracelet with ID on arm band or wrist band
ID band
identifier unique to the patient
medical record (MR) number
trouble concentrating, learning, remembering, and making decisions
cognitive impairment
intense fear of needles
needlephobia
persistent, irrational fear of pins and needles
balenophobia
refrain from eating for a certain amount of time; usually 8-12 hours
fasting
back flow
reflux
lying down
recumbent
topical, easily melted anesthetic, containing lidocaine and prilocaine
EMLA (eutectic mix of local anesthetic)
relating to old age
geriatric
procedure in which patients with inadequate kidney function have their blood artificially filtered to remove waste
dialysis
care for patients that are terminally ill
hospice
