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2nd sem-PMLS 2 (LEC) PRELIM > Topic 1 and 2 > Flashcards

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
Q

most common method of general bloodletting

A

VENESECTION

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5
Q

Cutting a vein

A

VENESECTION

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6
Q

Latin word for Vein

A

Vena

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7
Q

Latin word for Cutting

A

Sectio

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8
Q

another word for Venesection

A

PHLEBOTOMY

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9
Q

Greek word for vein

A

Phlebos

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10
Q

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
Q

involves collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a lancet.

A

CAPILLARY PUNCTURE

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14
Q

Qualities of a competent phlebotomist

A

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
Q

Certification agency for Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT

A

American Certification Agency

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20
Q

Certification agency for Phlebotomy Technician PBT

A

American Society for Clinical Pathology

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21
Q

Certification agency for National Certified Phlebotomy Technician NCPT

A

National Center for Competency Testing

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22
Q

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.

A

CONTINUING EDUCATION

23
Q

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

A

Clinical Analysis Areas
Anatomical and Surgical Pathology

24
Q

Traits to possess for Patient Interaction

A

Professionalism
Self confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Dependability
Ethical Behavior
Self Motivation
Presentable

25
Q

Clinical Laboratory Services for Clinical Analysis Areas

A

Specimen processing, hematolgy, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank/immunohematology,immunology/serology, and urinalysis

26
Q

Clinical Laboratory Services for Anatomical and Surgical Pathology

A

Tissue analysis, cytologic examination, surgical biopsy, frozen sections, and performance of autopsies

27
Q

condition that results when a
microorganism/microbes is able
to invade the body, multiply, and
cause injury or disease.

A

INFECTION

28
Q

able to spread from person to person

A

COMMUNICABLE
INFECTIONS

29
Q

develops guidelines and recommends safety precautions to
protect healthcare workers and others from infection

A

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

30
Q

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.

A

COMMUNICABLE
INFECTIONS

31
Q

The chain of infection

A

Infectious agent
Reservoir
Exit Pathway
Means of Transmission
Entry Pathway
Susceptible Host

32
Q

INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES

A

Hand hygiene
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

33
Q

Use of Alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners
Handwashing

A

HAND HYGIENE

34
Q

separates patients with certain transmissible infections from contact with other
patients and limit their contact with hospital personnel and visitors.

A

ISOLATION PROCEDURES

35
Q

DONNING DOFFING

A

USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

36
Q

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

A

ISOLATION PROCEDURES

37
Q

used for patients who are highly susceptible to infections

A

PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION

38
Q

in this type. protective measures are taken to keep healthcare workers and others
from transmitting infection to the patient rather than vice versa

A

PROTECTIVE/REVERSE ISOLATION

39
Q

term used to describe the safe
handling of biological substances
that pose a risk to health

A

BIOSAFETY

40
Q

anything harmful or potentially
harmful to health

A

BIOHAZARD

41
Q

identified by a biohazard symbo

A

BIOHAZARD

42
Q

Types of Spill

A

Small Spill
Large Spill
Dried Spills
Spills involving broken glass

43
Q

PASS

A

Pull pin
Aim nozzle
Squeeze trigger
Sweep nozzle

44
Q

RACE

A

Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Evacuate

45
Q

Scientific name of the European medicinal leech.

A

Hirudo Medicinalis

46
Q

Steps in PPE Donning

A

Wash hands
PPE
Mask
Goggles
Gloves

47
Q

Steps in PPE Doffing

A

Gloves
PPE
Goggles
Mask
Wash hands

48
Q

Precautions which apply to all clients and patients attending healthcare facilities

A

Standard Precaution

49
Q

Precautions which apply only to hospitalized patients

A

Transmission-based Precautions

50
Q

Type of Extinguisher in Class A

A

A (water)
AB (foam)
ABC (dry chemical)

51
Q

Type of Extinguisher in Class B

A

AB (foam)
BC (dry chemical)
ABC (dry chemical)

52
Q

Type of Extinguisher in Class C

A

BC (Carbon dioxide)
BC (Dry chemical)
ABC (Carbon Dioxide)

53
Q

Type of Extinguisher in Class D

A

D (dry powder)

54
Q

Type of Extinguisher in Class K

A

K (potassium-based alkaline liquid)

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

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