Phlebotomy 8 Flashcards
assigned to a patient and placed on all test requisitions and specimen labels
patient-specific identifier
form on which test orders are entered
requisition
one dimensional code that has a series of black stripes and white spaces with varying widths that represent patient information; two dimensional codes use rectangles, dots, and other geometric patterns
barcode
immediately; first priority
STAT
as soon as possible; 2nd/3rd priority
ASAP
before an operation; 2nd/3rd priority
pre-op
after and operation; 2nd/3rd priority
post-op
no food or drink except water; 4th priority
fasting
no food or drink including water
NPO
the process of recording in the order received; connects every test to patienta
accession
do not resuscitate
DNR
do not attempt resuscitation
DNAR
wat to transmit a message
code
behavior of HCP toward or as perceived by patient
bedside manner
process of verifying patient identity (most crucial step)
patient identification (ID)
