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unit 1 study guide Flashcards

1
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What is phlebotomy?

A

practice of drawing blood

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job duties of a phlebotomist

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1.collecting/labeling specimens of blood
2. transporting samples to labs w timely manner
3. adhere to all safety & infection control regulations
4.maintain the work area inventory & equipment
5.preform moderately complex point of care testing

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Personal characteristics of a phlebotomist

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  1. empathy & compassion
    -being sensitive to pt. concerns reassures anxious pts.
    2.professional detachment
    - w/o leads to stress & burnout
    -be sympathetic/understanding BUT must retain enough professional distance to allow you to do your job
    3.interpersonal skills
    -eye contact, smile, appear relax/calm, communicate effectively
  2. honesty & integrity
    - admit errors unreported could result in harm/death
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Informed Consent

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pt. must be informed of intended treatments and there risk b4 they are preformed
-pts. have right to refuse to undergo procedure

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ASCP

A

American Society for Clinical Pathology
CERTIFICATION AND CEU

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ASPT

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American Society for Phlebotomy Technicians
ACCREDITATION, CERIFCATION AND CEU

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NPA

A

National Phlebotomy Association
ACCREDITATION and CERIFCATION

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AMT

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American Medical Technologist
CERIFCATION and CEU

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NCCT

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National Center for Competency Testing
CERIFCATION

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NAACLS

A

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory of sciences
ACCREDITATION,

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AAH

A

American Allied Health
CERTIFICATION

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NHA

A

National Healthcareer Association
CERTIFCATION and CEU

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

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Coagulation

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depends on the presence of clotting factors & platelets to diagnosis of variety of blood clotting disorders, deficiencies & abnormalities
- preformed on plasma
blue tops

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Hemostasis

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refers to the process by which the body stops blood from leaking out of a wound

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standards 4 clinical lab

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-must meet rigorous performance standards to ensure the quality of its proceddures and results

16
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Accreditation 4 clinical lab

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required for healthcare facilities to receive Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement

17
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standards and accreditation 4 clinical lab

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CLLA ‘88
CMS
CLSL

18
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What is certification?

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verification that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice

19
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what is continuing education?

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(CEUs) continuing education units credits for participation in a continuing education program

20
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(CEUs) PROGRAM

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ASCLS
American society for clinical laboratory science

21
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NFPA

A

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
designed to warn of the location of hazardous materials in the event of a fire

22
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NFPA LABEL

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RED- flammability
YELLOW- reactivity warning
WHITE- other
BLUE- health hazard

23
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RACE

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R- rescue, the pt. (move out of danger)
A - alert , pull the alarm & call 911
C - confine, close doors & windows (prevents spreading )
E - extinguish / evacuate

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PASS

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P- pull, the pin off the extinguisher
A - aim, at the bae of the fire
S - squeeze, the handle
S - sweep, motion as you spray

25
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Bloodborne Pathogens

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are infectious agents carried in the blood, certain body fluids, & unfixed tissue

26
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Types of Bloodbrone Pathogens

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-Hepatitis B,C,D
-Hiv
-Syphilis
-Malaria
-babesiosis
-Colorado tick fever

27
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Vectors

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infectious agents carried by agents such as arthropods “insects”

28
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vectors types

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ticks- may carry lyme disease
mosquitoes - mar carry malaria

29
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chain of infection

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the reservoir (PRIMARY)
the mode of transmission (PRIMARY)
the susceptible host (PRIMARY)
method of entry
method of exit

30
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mode of transmission

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infectious disease can spread by 5 means of transmission
1 indirect/ direct contact transmission
2 droplet transmission
3 airborne transmission
4 common vehicle transmission
5 vector transmission

31
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What is OSHA

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Occupational safety & health administration
governmental agency responsible for workplace safety
-regulations designed both to inform workers about hazards in the workplace

32
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isolaton control measures

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ISOLATION
- separation of an infection source from susceptible host, breaking the chain of infection
-protect pt. from infectious agents in the environment, staff, visitors, & other pt, w infectious diseases or conditions
-private rooms w specific isolation precaution
-may require special ventilation

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