Safety and Specimen Procurement/Handling + MLAT Testing Flashcards
What does applying health and safety measures aid in? (4)
Ensuring the safety of
- Patients
- Co-workers
- Themselves
- Environment
How should one interact with coworkers in regard to safety issues?
Cooperatively
How should an MLAT handle the preservation and safe shipping of biological specimens?
By following the procedures in accordance with current government legislation
How should an MLAT dispose of biological specimens and other hazardous wastes?
Safely in accordance with institutional policies and government regulations
How much should an MLAT tell a patient about the specimen collection?
All the information necessary for the patient to understand the specimen collection procedure
What should an MLAT ensure when collecting specimens?
Proper identification of patients and specimens
What should be readily available with the appropriate identification of specimens?
All relevant documentation
What must every technician know and understand before performing a test?
Know and understand ALL THE STEPS of the techniques they perform
How do technicians ensure the accuracy of their work?
Adhering to the appropriate quality control protocols
What is considered basic knowledge of the principles of the techniques carried out? (3)
- Knowing the principle’s of point testing procedures such as glucose
- Being aware of the requirement for operator training
- Being aware of instrument verification
In what order should technicians perform a technique?
In all the steps from start to finish in the order you were trained in
What is are three ways to adhere to the appropriate quality control protocols? (3)
- Know the reference range
- Know the critical values
- Know the detection limits
Of the technique
Who do MLATs work directly under?
The supervision of an MLT or respiratory therapist
