unit 4 Flashcards

1
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specimen requires chilling during transfer to the lab

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ammonia

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2
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what POCT can be used to monitor heparin therapy

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ACT or APTT

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3
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If there is a question concerning the principle behind a particular specimen collection, consult the

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procedure manual

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4
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The most common procedure for collecting urine is known as

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midstream clean catch

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5
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Complete clotting of tubes may take minutes at room temperature

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30-40

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6
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A semen analysis must be

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delivered to the lab within 30 mins of collection

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7
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administrative law

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is created by administrative agencies such as the IRS and OSHA

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8
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What is the most common Point of Care chemistry test?

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glucose

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9
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Before performing the dipstick test for a routine urinalysis, what two pretesting conditions must be met

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specimen must be at room temperature and well mixed

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10
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The following specimens are always treated as STAT specimens, EXCEPt

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urine

CSF,SYNOVIAL AND PERTIONEAL are

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11
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Saliva specimens can be used to measure hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol

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true

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12
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Case law

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determined by court decisions, usually as an interpretation of existing statutory law

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13
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Private law

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the offense (torts) leads to civil action

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14
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Statutory law

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created by a legislative body at the federal level (Congress)

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15
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Public law

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the offense (either felony or misdemeanor) leads to a criminal action

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16
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can be centrifuged immediately after collection

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sodium citrate tubes

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17
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Unintentional torts

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are the basis for most medical malpractice suits

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18
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instructing the patient about how to collect a sputum specimen

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You should provide the specimen in the morning before eating and drinking.

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19
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may be detected using a reagent strip on a urine specimen

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glucose,blood,ph,leukocyte esterase

20
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A phlebotomist is collecting a peripheral blood smear from a patient. They should identify that this collection technique is used for

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WBC differential test

21
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type of hematology Point of Care test

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hemoglobin (Hgb)

22
Q

Therapeutic phlebotomies are commonly performed on patients with

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polycythemia and hemochromatosis

23
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Within what time period should a patient drink the glucose solution required for an OGTT

24
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bilirubin needs protection from light

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Breath specimens are used to diagnose
Helicobactor pylori
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A 72-hour stool specimen is collected to determine
fat quantities
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Quality phlebotomy
refers to a set of policies and procedures designed to ensure the delivery of consistent, high quality patient care and specimen analysis
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cerebrospinal fluid
used to most commonly diagnose meningitis or other central nervous system infections.
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Cold agglutinins and cryofibrinogen samples should be
warmed before collection and transported warm
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The detection of_____is tested in urine for a diagnosis of pregnancy
HCG
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the phlebotomist is most responsible for controlling
preanalytic variables
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peak
highest serum level and occurs sometime after the dose is given
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diurnal variation
normal daily fluctuations in body chemistry related to hormonal cycles, sleep-wake cycles and other patterns of change
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therapeutic drug monitoring
testing that measures the amount of certain drugs in your blood at timed intervals
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Therapeutic phlebotomy
removal of blood from a patient's system as part of treatment for a diagnosis such as polycythemia
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Correct match: Trough
the lowest serum level and occurs immediately before administration of the next dose of medication
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Who sets the standards of care for blood collection?
The Joint Commission
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When should a phlebotomist instruct a patient to collect a sputum sample
first thing in the morning, before drinking or eating
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Failure to act or perform duties according to the standard of care for phlebotomy: example is the phlebotomist misidentifies a patient which leads to confusion of the patient's test samples and possible wrong diagnosis and death. This is considered
negligence
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The 4 elements of negligence are
duty, dereliction, injury, direct cause
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To test for group A Streptococcus bacteria a nasopharyngeal swab is used
false
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The advantages of POCT are considerable and include
faster diagnosis and treatment bringing the lab to the patient turnaround time is shortened
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continuous quality improvement
major goal of total quality management
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What test can be used to screen for colon cancer
occult blood
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Timed specimens are most frequently collected to monitor which of the following?
medication levels
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The phlebotomist does not have complete control over
patient preparation