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Phlebotomy 1 Flashcards

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the practice of drawing blood from a vein or cut in the skin

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phlebotomy

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2
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approves phlebotomy programs based on classroom instruction & clinical practice

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National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)

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voluntary process where an agency grants recognition to an individual who meets pre-req’s in a specific technical area

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certification

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awarded to participants for updating knowledge & skills

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continuing education units (CEUs)

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provides the standard for CE & training activities

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International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET)

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system of moral principles or standards that govern conduct in the workplace & distinguish between right & wrong

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ethics

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conforming to a standard of right & wrong conduct in the workplace to avoid harming others

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ethical behavior

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publishes & disseminates a statement of patient rights and responsibilities

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American Hospital Association (AHA)

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requires healthcare providers to obtain patient consent in writing before disclosing medical information

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by electronic media

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protected health information (PHI)

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must obtain patient written authorization for use/disclosure of PHI unless it is being used for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations

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healthcare workers (HCWs)

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prejudice or filters that obstruct hearing & an understanding of what’s being said

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communication barriers

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study of nonverbal communication

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kinesics

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14
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when verbal & nonverbal messages do not match

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kinesic slip

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study of an individuals concept & use of space

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proxemics

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medical care by a physician or healthcare professional who is the patient’s main source of care

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primary care

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medical care provided by a specialist or facility with expertise in the problem or area of concern

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secondary care

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highly specialized medical or consultative care involving advanced or complex procedures, investigations or treatment of disorders

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tertiary care

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outpatient (do not stay overnight); hospital outpatient centers, clinics, surgery centers, physical therapy centers

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ambulatory

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inpatient (overnight care); hospitals

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nonambulatory

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offers defense against infectious diseases that might spread to the populace; monitors, screens, educates public

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Public Health Service (PHS)

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either an insurance company, federal government, managed care program, or self-insured company that pays for healthcare services on behalf of employees

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third-party payer

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updated procedural coding system used in U.S. inpatient hospital settings

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International Classification of Diseases 10th rev., Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)

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federal agency that manages Medicare/Medical programs

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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provides current terminology and coding system for physician billing

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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

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medical insurance program serving individuals over 65 years old and younger individuals who are disabled or on dialysis

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Medicare

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an assistance program for low-income individuals

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Medicaid

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contract with local providers to establish a complete network of services

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Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

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group practices which are reimbursed on a prepaid, negotiated, and discounted basis of admission

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Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

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independent groups of physicians or hospitals offering services to employers at a discounted rate in exchange for a steady and consistent supply of patients

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Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

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study of diseases of the heart and blood vessels

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cardiology

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study of diseases or injuries of the skin & skin cancer prevention

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dermatology

33
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disorders of the endocrine glands leading to sterility, diabetes, or thyroid problems

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endocrinology

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digestive tract and related structural diseases

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gastroenterology

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disorders of blood and blood-forming groups

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hematology

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diseases related to the structure & function of the kidney

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nephrology

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tumors, benign or malignant

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oncology

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disorders of the musculoskeletal system, how to prevent disease, and restore function

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orthopedics

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acute or chronic conditions of inflammation and joint disease

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rheumatology

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urinary tract disease and disorders of male reproductivity

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urology

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detection & measurement of chemical substances in body fluids

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chemistry

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study ability of blood to form and dissolve clots

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coagulation

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study of serum and identifying antibodies and antigens that respond to disease-causing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites

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serology

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study of the immune system, including autoimmune reactions, compatibility of organs, tissue, and bone marrow for transplants

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immunology

45
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analysis of urine

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urinalysis (UA)

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analyzes specimens for microorganisms

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microbiology

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cultures grow to identify organisms and sensitivity identifies effective antibiotic against the microbe

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culture & sensitivity (C&S)

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prepares blood for transfusions

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Blood Bank/Immunohematology

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samples are examined microscopically for chromosomal deficiencies related to genetic disease

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cytogenetics

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study of microscopic structure of tissues, involving either a biopsy (remove/examine a plug) or a frozen section (surgery)

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histology

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study of the structure of cells

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cytology

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reduced for patient test result efficiency

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turnaround time (TAT)

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large independent labs that receive specimens from many different facilities within the same region

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reference laboratories

54
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establishes standards that apply to all clinical labs by addressing quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and lab records

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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA ‘88)

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performs all the tests in a lab, reports the results, performs QC, evaluates procedures, conducts preventative maintenance, and troubleshoots equipment

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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

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performs routine testing, operates equipment, instrument maintenance, recognizes instrumentation problems, and problem-solves

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

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