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LOT Review Flashcards

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APTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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ASO(T)

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anti-streptolysin O titer

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CAPD

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continuous ambulatory peritioneal dialysis

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CBG

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capillary blood glucose

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CBG’s

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capillary blood gases

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CEA

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carcinoembryonic antigen

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CP4

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electrolytes, Na, K, Cl, Total Co2

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CP6

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electrolytes, urea, creatinine

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CP7

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electrolytes, urea, creatinine, random glucose

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CSU

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catheterized specimen of urine

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BCCA

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B.C. Cancer Agency

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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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ENA

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extractable nuclear antigen

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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FDP

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fibrin degradation product

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FIO2

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forced inspiration of O2

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FSP

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fibrin split product

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HAV

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hepatitis A virus

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HbA1c

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glycosylated hemoglobin

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HBV

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hepatitis B virus

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HCV

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hepatitis C virus

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H-pylori

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helicobacter pylori

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HVD

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hypertensive vascular disease

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IHD

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ischemic heart disease

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INR

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international normalized ratio

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L/D

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last dose

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LP

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lumbar puncture

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MRO

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multi-resistant organism

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MRSA

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methicillin resistant staph aures

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MSU

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midstream urine

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OB

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occult blood

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PKU

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phenylketonuuria

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33
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PO4/P

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phosphate/phosphorus

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POD

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post operative day

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PTH

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parathyroid hormone

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RF

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rheumatoid factor

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RPR

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rapid plasma reagin

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STS

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serological test for syphillis

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T4, T3

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thyroxine, thyroid test

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PICC

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peripherally inserted central catheter

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41
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PHSA

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Provential Health Services Authority

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42
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occult blood

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blood that is undetectable to the eye

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plasma

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the fluid portion of the blood in which the cells are suspended, it contains a clotting factor called fibrinogen

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Reference Range

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range of normal values for a lab test

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45
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Dipstick Urine

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the visual examination of urine using a special chemically treated stick

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thoracentesis

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a needle puncture into the pleural space in the chest cavity to remove pleural fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons

47
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post prandial

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after eating

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differential

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identification of the types of white blood cells in the blood

49
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cytology

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the study of cells

50
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amniocentesis

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a needle puncture into the uterine cavity to remove amniotic fluid, the liquid that surrounds the fetus

51
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antibody

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an immunoglobulin (protein) produced by the body that reacts with and neutralizes an antigen

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superbugs

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pathogens that have become resistant to most of the ABX currently available and that often cause life threatening infections

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Type and Screen

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the patient’s blood type and Rh factor are determined, and a general antibody screen is performed

54
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sputum

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the mucous secretion from lungs, bronchi, or trachea

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pap smear

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a test performed to detect cancerous cells in the female genital tract

56
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clean catch

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a method of obtaining a urine specimen using a special cleansing technique; also called a midstream urine

57
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fasting

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no solid foods by mouth and no fluids containing nourishment

58
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urinalysis

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the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of the urine

59
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biopsy

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tissue removed from a living body for examination

60
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lumbar puncture

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a procedure used to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal

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pathology

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the study of body changes caused by disease

62
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tissue typing

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a test performed to detect cancerous cells in the female genital tract

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daily bloodwork

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tests that are ordered by the physician to be done on a scheduled basis

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culture and sensitivity

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the growth of microorganisms in a special media (culture) followed by a test to determine the ABX to which they best respond (sensitivity)

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Titer

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the quantity of substance needed to react with a given amount of another substance - used to detect and quantify antibody levels

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type and crossmatch

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the patient’s blood is typed, then tested for compatibility with blood from a donor of the same blood type and Rh factor

67
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random specimen

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a body fluid sample that can by collected at any time

68
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serology

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the study of blood serum or other body fluids for immune bodies which are the body’s defense when disease occurs

69
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erythrocyte

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a red blood cell

70
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electrolytes

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a group of chemistry tests which usually includes sodium, potassium, chloride and CO2 (bicarbonate) (HCO3)

71
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paracentesis

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a surgical puncture to remove fluid from a body cavity

72
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timed specimen

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a specimen that must be collected at a specific time

73
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serum

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plasma from which a fibrinogen a clotting factor has been removed

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antigen

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the patient’s blood type and Rh factor are determined, and a general antibody screen is performed

75
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Fasting lab tests: cryoglobins, glucose fasting, fasting phosphate (P, PO4), viscosity

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8 hr. fast: NPO after 23:00

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Fasting lab tests: Gastrin, and GTT

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10 hr. fast: NPO after 21:00

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Fasting lab tests: Lipid Panel: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and LDL

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12 hr. fast: NPO after 19:00

78
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Why must lab requisitions be completed thoroughly and accurately?

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  1. They are often the only form of communication used to request a test.
  2. They are part of the identification process that ensures the correct test is performed on the correct patient
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Cardiac Enzymes

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CPK, LD, Troponin, AST

80
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4 test that require the patient to sign a consent form?

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Bone Marrow Aspiration, Thoracentesis, Blood Transfusion, Lumbar Puncture, PICC Lines

81
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6 specimens that may be collected by cytology

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sputum, bronchial aspiration, pleural fluid, urine, peritoneal fluid, CSF

82
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What are tests performed by the laboratory department ordered for?

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Diagnostic purposes and for evaluation of a prescribed treatment.

83
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What is daily bloodwork? Give examples

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Tests that are ordered once by the doctor and are to be performed everyday or as ordered until the doctors discontinue the order. Ex. CBC, CP6, CRP daily, INR daily, Lytes q 2 days, INR on Wed. and Sat.

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What is microbiology?

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The study of disease-causing microorganisms

85
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7 sources of specimens for microbiology

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blood, urine, sputum, feces, CSF, eye/ear drainage, wound drainage

86
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Common microbiology tests?

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blood cultures, C and S on wounds and burns, sputum culture, stool culture, urine culture

87
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What is the function of a blood culture?

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It can diagnose any bacterial infections of the blood

88
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When would a physician order a blood culture?

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A patient who has a temp. chills, rapid breathing, or if a doctor suspects sepsis or septicemia, or any other infection in the blood stream.

89
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What is arterial blood gas test?

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A test that is performed to determine the concentration of O2, CO2, bicarbonate, and ph in the blood.

90
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Give 3 reasons why ABG’s might be done?

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  1. evaluate severe breathing problems and lung disease
  2. to qualify for home 02 use
  3. evaluate the need for O2 or help with breathing
  4. to detect exposure to CO2 and other chemicals
91
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Where is the sample for ABGs drawn and who usually collects it?

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They are drawn usually from the radial artery in the wrist by the Respiratory Technician

92
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What is the function of the Blood Bank?

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It has the responsibility of typing and cross matching patient blood, obtaining blood for transfusions, storing blood, and blood components, and keeping records of transfusions and blood donors

93
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What is cytology?

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The study of cells, cell structure, and cell composition

94
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What is a thoracentesis?

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A procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural cavity.

95
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6 specimens that may be collected for cytology?

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sputum, bronchial aspiration, pleural fluid, urine, peritoneal fluid, CSF

96
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What must be signed before a thoracentesis can be performed?

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A Consent for Health Care

97
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Where is the order for a thoracentesis placed on the K?

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Procedure and treatment section of the K

98
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4 things commonly found on a specimen label?

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  1. test to be performed, 2. type of specimen collected and where it was collected from, 3. date and time it was collected, 4. who collected it, initials and status
99
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Who do you call when STAT blood work is ordered?

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call accessioning.

100
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Liver Function Tests

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ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, Bili T and D, Alb

101
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Cardiac Enzymes

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AST, CPK, LD, TROPONIN

102
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What is the daily blood card?

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A means of recording and tracking daily blood work ordered for a patient and that the requisitions for certain days have been made.

103
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STAT. Pre and Post doses goes in red on the…

A

Req

104
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Toxicology

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Tylenol, ETOH

105
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Cytology

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CSF cytology, Pleural fluid cytology

106
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Specimens other than blood

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Stool OB, urinalysis

107
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Transfusion Medicine Laboratory

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G & S, XM, FFP

108
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Therapeutic Drug Levels

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gentamicin, dig level, Dilantin levels

109
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Hematology

A

CBC

110
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Whole Blood

A

ABG’s

111
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Coag

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INR, D-dimer, PT/PTT

112
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Chemistry

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Cr, Ck, FBS, Troponin, Mg, Bili T & D, Phos, TIBC, LFT;s, CP6, Lipid Profile

113
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Micro

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Stool C-diff, Blood Cx, urine Cx, Sputum Cx

114
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What is the function of the urinalysis?

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study of urine specimens for color, clarity, specific gravity, protein (albumin), glucose, and sediment is viewed microscopically for organisms, intact cells, and crystals

Nursing Unit Clerk (8 decks)

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