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types of tourniquets?
latex, nitrile, velcro, penrose tubing, BP cuff
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what is an antispetic?
bateriostatic. used on living skin. moves bacteria. ex: PVP iodine/Betadine, isoprophl alcohol, chlorhexidine gluconate, benzalkonium chloride.
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what is a disinfectant?
bacteriocidal. used to clean inanimate objects; kills bacteria. ex: chlorox, sani-wipes, routine household cleaners (windex, etc.)
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needle features?
point, bevel, shaft (gauge of lumen vs. length), hub
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how do you measure a needle?
gauge x inches
ex: 22g x 1"
*remember: the smaller the gauge number, the bigger the lumen.
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needle adapters?
- used for single-sample needles
- - transfer device
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what does whole blood consist of?
formed elements (WBCs, RBCs, platelets), plasma, hormones, chemical components
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what is serum?
the liquid/fluid portion of blood after centrifusing; does not contain clotting proteins.
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what is plasma?
the fluid portion of blood before clotting; contains clotting proteins.
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what are the main tube additives?
anticoagulants, clot activators (coagulants), thixotrophic gel (seperator in tubes)
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ORDER OF DRAW?
- -blood cultures
- -sterile red
- -Na Citrate
- -Thrombin red
- -Na Heparin/Lithium Heparin
- -EDTA
- -Potassium Oxalate
- -any others
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needle disposal containers?
- must be:
- - closable/sealable
- - puncture resistant
- - leak proof
- - labled correctly
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accreditation:
official approval of a program from a professional organization
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certification:
verification that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice
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continuing education units(CEU's):
credits for participation in a continuing education program
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informed consent:
consent to a procedure with full understanding of the risks and the right to refuse to undergo the procedure
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phlebotomy:
the practice of drawing blood
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standards:
established requirements used in an accredited program
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ACA:
American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals
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AMT:
American Medical Technologies
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ASCLS:
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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ASCP:
American Society of Phlebotomy Technincians
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CEU's:
continuing education units
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CPT:
certified phlebotomy technician
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HIPAA:
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
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NAACLS:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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NHA:
National Healthcareer Association
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NPA:
National Phlebotomy Association
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PBT:
Phlebotomy Technician
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RPT:
registered phlebotomy technician
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list two important legal issues in healthcare and discuss them:
- 1. HIPAA- patient confidentiality
- 2. informed consent- verbal, written or implied
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Characteristics a phlebotomist must exhibit?
honesty, empathy & compassion, professional detachment, positive attitude, calmness, etc.
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examples of a dept. in the clinical lab setting?
microbiology, hemotolgy, immunology/serology, chemistry
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