Phlebotomy chapters 1-2

Question 0

How many zones of interpersonal space

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Four

Intimate- direct contact up to 18 in

Personal- 18in to 4 feet

Social- 4 feet to 12 feet

Public- more than 12 feet

Question 1

Zone of comfort

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Area of space around a patient that is private territory

Question 2

Patient identification 3 steps

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Ask patient to verbally confirm and or spell their name

Compare info stated with lab tests/ labels

Confirm info from steps A and B with another source of reliable verifiable identification ex. Armband

Question 3

Assault

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No permission attempt to touch a person or threat to do so

Question 4

Battery

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Intentional touching of another person without permission

Question 5

What is (CLIA) clinical laboratory improvement amendment

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1988 US congress passed public law 100-578 enforced to ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing

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Main area of responsibility for every phlebotomist

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Preanalytical processes

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Veracity

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Telling the truth

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Example of internal stakeholders for clinical lab services

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Doctors and nurses

Question 9

Specimen collection and handling is referred to as

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Preexamination phase

Question 10

Measuring stick representing the conduct of the average health care worker is the

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National community

Question 11

3 Types of laboratories

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• Reference
• hospital lab
• physician office lab

Question 12

Blood bank(BB)

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Blood is collected,stored,and prepared for transfusion.

Most common test is (cross match)

Question 13

Serology(immunology)

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Tests to evaluate body’s immune response that is the production of antibodies(immunoglobulins)

Most common test (Strep)

Question 14

Phlebotomy from Greek words
Phlebo- veins
Tomy- cutting

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from Greek words
Phlebo- veins
Tomy- cutting

The incision of a vein for the purpose of collecting a blood sample

Question 15

Venipuncture

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Withdrawing a venous from a vein not an artery

Question 16

Skin puncture

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Puncturing a finger with a lancet to withdraw a smaller amount of capillary blood
Ex. Accue checks

Question 17

Laboratory tests are used for three important reasons

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Diagnostic and screening tests- figure out what wrong with patient or screen for abnormalities

Therapeutic assessments- develop correct treatment or choose right drug for patients medical condition

Monitoring health status- make sure therapy or treatment working

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Preexamination (preanalytical) phase

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Part of the process that occurs before the actual testing and analysis are performed

Question 19

When dealing with a hearing impaired patient ask:

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Is there a step you would like me to repeat before we begin

Do you want me to explain the procedure again

Question 20

Serology(immunology)

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Performs tests to evaluate the body’s immune response that is the production of antibodies (immunoglobulin) and cellular activation

Most common test (STREP)

Question 21

Urinalysis (UA)

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Outline screening procedure to detect disorders and infections of the kidney and to detect metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and liver disease

Most common test performed:
Culture and sensitivity (C&S)

Question 22

Hematology common test

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• CBC
• WBC
• PH balance
• RBC
• Sed Rate