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Topic 1 and 2 Flashcards

1
Q

key players in blood
collection

A

PHLEBOTOMIST

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2
Q

exemplifying successful
specimen collection

A

PHLEBOTOMIST

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3
Q

stated that disease was the result of excess substance such as blood, phlegm,,
black bile, and yellow bile within the body

A

HIPPOCRATES

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4
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most common method of general bloodletting

A

VENESECTION

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5
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Cutting a vein

A

VENESECTION

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6
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Latin word for Vein

A

Vena

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7
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Latin word for Cutting

A

Sectio

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8
Q

another word for Venesection

A

PHLEBOTOMY

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9
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Greek word for vein

A

Phlebos

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10
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Greek word for Incision

A

Tome

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11
Q

Tools used in phlebotomy in the past

A

Crude tools
Striped Pole
Lancet
Bleeding Bowl
Typical fleams
Leech jar

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12
Q

involves collecting blood by penetrating a vein with a needle and
syringe or other collection procedures.

A

VENIPUNCTURE

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13
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involves collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a lancet.

A

CAPILLARY PUNCTURE

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14
Q

Qualities of a competent phlebotomist

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Must have a good MANUAL DEXTERITY.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

GOOD ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE OF LABORATORY SPECIMEN
REQUIREMENTS AND DEPARTMENTAL
POLICIES

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15
Q

NAACLS

A

NATIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR
CLINICAL LABORATORY

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16
Q

A voluntary process by which an agency
grants recognition to an individual who has
met certain prerequisites in a particular
technical area.

A

CERTIFICATION

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17
Q

Act of granting a license. A license in health
care is an official document or permit granted
by a state agency that gives legal permission
for a person to work in a particular health
profession.

A

LICENSURE

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18
Q

Certification agency for Registered Phlebotomy Technician RPT

A

American Medical Technologists

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19
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Certification agency for Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT

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American Certification Agency

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20
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Certification agency for Phlebotomy Technician PBT

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American Society for Clinical Pathology

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21
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Certification agency for National Certified Phlebotomy Technician NCPT

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National Center for Competency Testing

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22
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designed to update the knowledge or skills of participants and is generally geared to a learning
activity or course of study for a specific group of health professionals, such as phlebotomists.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

23
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2 major divisions in the clinical laboratory (CLINICAL LABORATORY SERVICES)

A

Clinical Analysis Areas
Anatomical and Surgical Pathology

24
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Traits to possess for Patient Interaction

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Professionalism
Self confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Dependability
Ethical Behavior
Self Motivation
Presentable

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Clinical Laboratory Services for Clinical Analysis Areas
Specimen processing, hematolgy, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank/immunohematology,immunology/serology, and urinalysis
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Clinical Laboratory Services for Anatomical and Surgical Pathology
Tissue analysis, cytologic examination, surgical biopsy, frozen sections, and performance of autopsies
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condition that results when a microorganism/microbes is able to invade the body, multiply, and cause injury or disease.
INFECTION
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able to spread from person to person
COMMUNICABLE INFECTIONS
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develops guidelines and recommends safety precautions to protect healthcare workers and others from infection
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
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an agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services called the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) is charged with the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communicable and have epidemic potential.
COMMUNICABLE INFECTIONS
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The chain of infection
Infectious agent Reservoir Exit Pathway Means of Transmission Entry Pathway Susceptible Host
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INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES
Hand hygiene Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Use of Alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners Handwashing
HAND HYGIENE
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separates patients with certain transmissible infections from contact with other patients and limit their contact with hospital personnel and visitors.
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
35
DONNING DOFFING
USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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requires a doctor’s order and is implemented either to prevent the spread of infection from a patient who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease or to protect a patient whose immune system is compromised
ISOLATION PROCEDURES
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used for patients who are highly susceptible to infections
PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION
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in this type. protective measures are taken to keep healthcare workers and others from transmitting infection to the patient rather than vice versa
PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION
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term used to describe the safe handling of biological substances that pose a risk to health
BIOSAFETY
40
anything harmful or potentially harmful to health
BIOHAZARD
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identified by a biohazard symbo
BIOHAZARD
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Types of Spill
Small Spill Large Spill Dried Spills Spills involving broken glass
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PASS
Pull pin Aim nozzle Squeeze trigger Sweep nozzle
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RACE
Rescue Alarm Contain Evacuate
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Scientific name of the European medicinal leech.
Hirudo Medicinalis
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Steps in PPE Donning
Wash hands PPE Mask Goggles Gloves
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Steps in PPE Doffing
Gloves PPE Goggles Mask Wash hands
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Precautions which apply to all clients and patients attending healthcare facilities
Standard Precaution
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Precautions which apply only to hospitalized patients
Transmission-based Precautions
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Type of Extinguisher in Class A
A (water) AB (foam) ABC (dry chemical)
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Type of Extinguisher in Class B
AB (foam) BC (dry chemical) ABC (dry chemical)
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Type of Extinguisher in Class C
BC (Carbon dioxide) BC (Dry chemical) ABC (Carbon Dioxide)
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Type of Extinguisher in Class D
D (dry powder)
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Type of Extinguisher in Class K
K (potassium-based alkaline liquid)

2nd sem-PMLS 2 (LEC) PRELIM (3 decks)

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