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Extra Recap Flashcards

1
Q

What do you do for a ABG?

A

Put it in a ice slurry

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2
Q

What is basal state?

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Refers to fasting and refraining from strenuous exercise
- Water is OK

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3
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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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4
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If the patient was supposed to fast and they didn’t, what do you do

A

Note on the chart that the patient isn’t fasting

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5
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Trough level

A

Collected 15 min before dose
And collected at peak level

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6
Q

What do you do for warmed specimens?

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Blood is collected in pre-warned red top tubes by using pre-warmed handwarmers for 30 minutes

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7
Q

Chilled specimens

A

Lactic acid an ABG
-Making an ice Laurie with an additional bag to act as a barrier

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8
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Light sensitive specimens

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Bilirubin test
- Use aluminum foil or transport samples in and Amber or brown colored bag

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9
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PKU screening test

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Ordered on infants within the first 72 hours to detect brain damage or mental disability
-Draw using dermal puncture on the newborn teal

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10
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How much time do you hold for the Allen’s test?

A

Direct pressure for 3 to 5 minutes

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11
Q

What are normal ranges for blood carbons dioxide CO2

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35-45

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12
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What are the normal ranges for blood bicarbonate

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22-26

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13
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What does HIPAA stand for in definition

A

Health insurance, portability, and accountability act
-Used to protect patient rights

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14
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What does OSHA stand for in definition

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Occupational safety and health administration
-Used for employee safety

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15
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What are the four inspections

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Complaint, fatality, program, eminent danger

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16
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What does CLS I stand for an definition

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Clinical lab standard Institute
-Sets standards for labs

17
Q

What does TJC stand for and definition

A

The joint commission
-Look out for patients
-Prevent harm to patience

18
Q

What are the four agencies

A

HIPAA, OSHA, CLSI, TJC

19
Q

What are the five consents?

A

Informed, expressed, implied, HIV, parental consent for minors

20
Q

What is informed consent?

A

Explain procedure and equipment

21
Q

What is expressed consent?

A

Verbal permission

22
Q

What is implied consent?

A

Action by patient/transported to ER by EMS

23
Q

HIV consent

A

Special permission for HIV testing

24
Q

Parental consent for minors

A

Parents permission for minors, unless emancipated or for pregnancy test

25
Q

What size is the wing infused set?

A

23 gauge by 3/4 inches

26
Q

What is the size of a straight needle?

A
  1. Gage by 1/4 inch
27
Q

What are the two sides for drawing blood?

A

Anti-cubital fossa : median, cubital, cephalic, basilic vein
dorsal: basilic vein

28
Q

What are the six items on a specimen?

A

First and last name
Date of birth
Timestamp
Date
Phlebotomist initials

29
Q

What are irreplaceable specimens?

A

Biopsy, CSF, synovial, fluids, ABG, point of conception

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