Phlebotomy chapters 1-2 Flashcards
How many zones of interpersonal space
Four
Intimate- direct contact up to 18 in
Personal- 18in to 4 feet
Social- 4 feet to 12 feet
Public- more than 12 feet
Zone of comfort
Area of space around a patient that is private territory
Patient identification 3 steps
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
Assault
No permission attempt to touch a person or threat to do so
Battery
Intentional touching of another person without permission
What is (CLIA) clinical laboratory improvement amendment
1988 US congress passed public law 100-578 enforced to ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing
Main area of responsibility for every phlebotomist
Preanalytical processes
Veracity
Telling the truth
Example of internal stakeholders for clinical lab services
Doctors and nurses
Specimen collection and handling is referred to as
Preexamination phase
Measuring stick representing the conduct of the average health care worker is the
National community
3 Types of laboratories
- Reference
- hospital lab
- physician office lab
Blood bank(BB)
Blood is collected,stored,and prepared for transfusion.
Most common test is (cross match)
Serology(immunology)
Tests to evaluate body’s immune response that is the production of antibodies(immunoglobulins)
Most common test (Strep)
Phlebotomy from Greek words
Phlebo- veins
Tomy- cutting
from Greek words
Phlebo- veins
Tomy- cutting
The incision of a vein for the purpose of collecting a blood sample
Venipuncture
Withdrawing a venous from a vein not an artery
Skin puncture
Puncturing a finger with a lancet to withdraw a smaller amount of capillary blood
Ex. Accue checks
Laboratory tests are used for three important reasons
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
Preexamination (preanalytical) phase
Part of the process that occurs before the actual testing and analysis are performed
When dealing with a hearing impaired patient ask:
Is there a step you would like me to repeat before we begin
Do you want me to explain the procedure again
Serology(immunology)
Performs tests to evaluate the body’s immune response that is the production of antibodies (immunoglobulin) and cellular activation
Most common test (STREP)
Urinalysis (UA)
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)
Hematology common test
- CBC
- WBC
- PH balance
- RBC
- Sed Rate
