Topic 1 and 2 Flashcards
key players in blood
collection
PHLEBOTOMIST
exemplifying successful
specimen collection
PHLEBOTOMIST
stated that disease was the result of excess substance such as blood, phlegm,,
black bile, and yellow bile within the body
HIPPOCRATES
most common method of general bloodletting
VENESECTION
Cutting a vein
VENESECTION
Latin word for Vein
Vena
Latin word for Cutting
Sectio
another word for Venesection
PHLEBOTOMY
Greek word for vein
Phlebos
Greek word for Incision
Tome
Tools used in phlebotomy in the past
Crude tools
Striped Pole
Lancet
Bleeding Bowl
Typical fleams
Leech jar
involves collecting blood by penetrating a vein with a needle and
syringe or other collection procedures.
VENIPUNCTURE
involves collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a lancet.
CAPILLARY PUNCTURE
Qualities of a competent phlebotomist
Must have a good MANUAL DEXTERITY.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
GOOD ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE OF LABORATORY SPECIMEN
REQUIREMENTS AND DEPARTMENTAL
POLICIES
NAACLS
NATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR
CLINICAL LABORATORY
A voluntary process by which an agency
grants recognition to an individual who has
met certain prerequisites in a particular
technical area.
CERTIFICATION
Act of granting a license. A license in health
care is an official document or permit granted
by a state agency that gives legal permission
for a person to work in a particular health
profession.
LICENSURE
Certification agency for Registered Phlebotomy Technician RPT
American Medical Technologists
Certification agency for Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT
American Certification Agency
Certification agency for Phlebotomy Technician PBT
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Certification agency for National Certified Phlebotomy Technician NCPT
National Center for Competency Testing
designed to update the knowledge or skills of participants and is generally geared to a learning
activity or course of study for a specific group of health professionals, such as phlebotomists.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2 major divisions in the clinical laboratory (CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES)
Clinical Analysis Areas
Anatomical and Surgical Pathology
Traits to possess for Patient Interaction
Professionalism
Self confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Dependability
Ethical Behavior
Self Motivation
Presentable
Clinical Laboratory Services for Clinical Analysis Areas
Specimen processing, hematolgy, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank/immunohematology,immunology/serology, and urinalysis
Clinical Laboratory Services for Anatomical and Surgical Pathology
Tissue analysis, cytologic examination, surgical biopsy, frozen sections, and performance of autopsies
condition that results when a
microorganism/microbes is able
to invade the body, multiply, and
cause injury or disease.
INFECTION
able to spread from person to person
COMMUNICABLE
INFECTIONS
develops guidelines and recommends safety precautions to
protect healthcare workers and others from infection
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
an agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services
called the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
(CDC) is charged with the investigation and control of various
diseases, especially those that are communicable and have
epidemic potential.
COMMUNICABLE
INFECTIONS
The chain of infection
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Exit Pathway
Means of Transmission
Entry Pathway
Susceptible Host
INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES
Hand hygiene
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Use of Alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners
Handwashing
HAND HYGIENE
separates patients with certain transmissible infections from contact with other
patients and limit their contact with hospital personnel and visitors.
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
DONNING DOFFING
USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
requires a doctor’s order and is implemented either to prevent the
spread of infection from a patient who has or is suspected of having a contagious
disease or to protect a patient whose immune system is compromised
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
used for patients who are highly susceptible to infections
PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION
in this type. protective measures are taken to keep healthcare workers and others
from transmitting infection to the patient rather than vice versa
PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION
term used to describe the safe
handling of biological substances
that pose a risk to health
BIOSAFETY
anything harmful or potentially
harmful to health
BIOHAZARD
identified by a biohazard symbo
BIOHAZARD
Types of Spill
Small Spill
Large Spill
Dried Spills
Spills involving broken glass
PASS
Pull pin
Aim nozzle
Squeeze trigger
Sweep nozzle
RACE
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Evacuate
Scientific name of the European medicinal leech.
Hirudo Medicinalis
Steps in PPE Donning
Wash hands
PPE
Mask
Goggles
Gloves
Steps in PPE Doffing
Gloves
PPE
Goggles
Mask
Wash hands
Precautions which apply to all clients and patients attending healthcare facilities
Standard Precaution
Precautions which apply only to hospitalized patients
Transmission-based Precautions
Type of Extinguisher in Class A
A (water)
AB (foam)
ABC (dry chemical)
Type of Extinguisher in Class B
AB (foam)
BC (dry chemical)
ABC (dry chemical)
Type of Extinguisher in Class C
BC (Carbon dioxide)
BC (Dry chemical)
ABC (Carbon Dioxide)
Type of Extinguisher in Class D
D (dry powder)
Type of Extinguisher in Class K
K (potassium-based alkaline liquid)
