Lesson 1C

Question 1

The Phlebotomist is the “laboratory representative” because

Answer 1

he or she is the person from the laboratory with whom most health care staff and patients have contact.

Question 2

The Phlebotomist often encounters staff from the ___________ department.

Answer 2

electrocardiography

Question 3

is a recording of impulses of the heart.

Answer 3

EKG

Question 4

EKGs are performed in the ____________, and the Phlebotomist often waits for the test to be completed to draw blood.

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patient’s room

Question 5

record the electrical activity of the brain.

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EEG - electroencephalograms

Question 6

help locate and assess the extent of brain injury or determine if there is any brain activity.

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EEGs

Question 7

The __________________ dispenses many types of therapeutic drugs that often are much more potent than a prescription taken at home.

Answer 7

hospital pharmacy

Question 8

The _________ plays an integral part in this monitoring through the blood samples that are collected at specific times.

Answer 8

Phlebotomist

Question 9

With the results of the samples, the __________ is able to consult with the laboratory and the patient’s physician to provide the best treatment possible for the patient.

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pharmacist

Question 10

works with patients who, due to disease or injury, are no longer able to function to their full physical capacity.

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physical therapy department

Question 11

may involve rebuilding deteriorated muscles after a long illness or learning to function

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Physical therapy

Question 12

where patients work to overcome their physical handicaps so they can be productive again in their old job or function in a new job.

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occupational therapy

Question 13

is another area related to physical therapy. Patients who have difficulty speaking or who have lost the ability to speak because of a stroke or disease are retaught how to speak.

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Speech therapy

Question 14

is an area of the hospital that has changed rapidly in recent years..
_____________ used to just x-ray lungs or broken bones, but the field has expanded to include cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.

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Radiology/ Radiologists

Question 15

Radiology includes..

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cardiac catheterization
computed tomography (CT) scans
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
and ultrasound

Question 16

The largest the Phlebotomist works with is the ___________.

Answer 16

department of nursing

Question 17

Keeps the hospital in compliance

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Administration

Question 18

Monitors patients with cardiovascular disease

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Electrocardiography (EKG)

Question 19

Diagnosis of neurophysiological disorders

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

Question 20

Maintains a clean facility

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Environmental Services

Question 21

Provides diets to patients

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Food Service (Dietary)

Question 22

Diagnose gastrointestinal disorders

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Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory

Question 23

Provides testing of patient samples

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Laboratory

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Maintains patient records

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Medical Records

Question 25

Provides direct patient care

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Nursing

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Provides therapy to help maintain living skills

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Occupational Therapy

Question 27

Dispenses drugs and advises on drug usage

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Pharmacy

Question 28

Provides therapy to restore mobility

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Physical Therapy

Question 29

Uses imaging for diagnosis and treatment

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Radiology

Question 30

Provides therapy to evaluate the lungs

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Respiratory theray

Question 31

Provides therapy to restore speech

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Speech therapy

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Increased care of the patient due to a heart condition

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Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

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Emergency treatment of patients

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Emergency Department (ER)

Question 34

Care for elderly patients

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Geriatrics

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Follow-up care of a patient at home

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Home Health Care

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Increased care due to the critical needs of the patient

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Question 37

Newborn care

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Neonatal

Question 38

Care for patients on dialysis

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Nephrology

Question 39

Care for patients in labor or childbirth

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Obstetrics

Question 40

Care for patients with cancer

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Oncology

Question 41

Care for patients with broken bones

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Orthopedic

Question 42

Care for patients who are infant and children

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Pediatrics

Question 43

Recovery treatment of patients (usually post operation)

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Recovery

Question 44

A _______________________ has a bachelor's degree and a medical technology or clinical laboratory scientist certification.

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medical laboratory scientist (technologist)

Question 45

A _________ has a 2-year associate degree in medical technology and a certification.

Answer 45

technician

Question 46

The _______________ positions in the office areas of the laboratory require a high school education and some secretarial/clerical training.

Answer 46

secretarial or clerical

Question 47

The Phlebotomist needs a high school education and specialized training in phlebotomy; a minimum of ___ hours of classroom training and ____hours of clinical or practical training.

Answer 47

40 | 100

Question 48

Physician who reads and interprets the results of laboratory tests or examines tissues under a microscope to diagnose and monitor disease.

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Pathologist

Question 49

are experts in diagnosing such diseases as cancer, diabetes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, and thyroid conditions.

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Pathologists

Question 50

Holds a minimum of baccalaureate degree and is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reposting laboratory findings to the pathologist and other physicians.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

Question 51

work in five major areas of the laboratory: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.

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Medical technologist

Question 52

Medical technologist work in five major areas of the laboratory:

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blood banking chemistry hematology immunology microbiology

Question 53

Under the supervision of the medical technologist, they perform general tests.

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Question 54

have special training in addition to a high school diploma or an associate degree.

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Medical laboratory technicians

Question 55

Collects blood samples to be used in many laboratory tests to detect and monitor treatment. They have training in addition to a high school diploma.

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Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)

Question 56

Examines cells under the microscope to detect signs of cancer in the earliest stages, when a cure is most likely.

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Cytotechnologist (CT)

Question 57

must hold baccalaureate degrees and have special training to search out the smallest abnormalities in color, shape, or size of cells.

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Cytotechnologists

Question 58

Prepares body tissue samples for microscopic examination by the pathologist using sophisticated techniques such as immunohistochemistry.

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Histotechnologist (HTL)

Question 59

must hold baccalaureate degrees and have specials training to freeze, cut, mount, and stain the tissues; often while the patient is still in surgery, thus playing a major role in the diagnosis of malignancy.

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Histotechnologist (HTL)