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the inability of the body to fight infection. This can be due to stress or lack of white blood cells to fight infection. Because the immune system uses proteins to build the immune system's cells, a person who does not take in enough protein products will have problems with immunodefiency

antibodies associated with blood and blood forming tissues; blook banking

blood bank tests for blood typing and compability testing in preparation for transfusion; donor centers obtain specimens to test for transfusion

determines the antibody-antigen reaction of the body in response to infection

the patient does not need to make a verbal expression of consent, for example when a phlebotomist tells the patient about the need to draw blood and the patient extends his arm

a surgical incision made into the body; usually uses a scalpel

without adequate ability, knowledge, fitness; failing to meet requirements; unskillful

a means by which a health care agency identifies the person being treated by the agency; allows the health care worker to identify a person who perhaps unable to answer for themselves. this is part of the safety precautions that allow the agency tp avoid making patient-related errors

a hardened mass or formation; when there is a positive skin reaction to a tuberculosis test (PPD) ther is an area that is raised and hardened-an induration

with few or no active properties; neutral

tubing inserted into a main vein or artery, used primarily for giving fluids and mediations

any material that may pass bacteria, fungus, protozoa, viruses or other parasites to the person who toches or inhales it

consent to a procedure; this is given by the person who has received instruction from the physician as to the procedure's details, risks, and side effects; the instruction can be verbal or written

the act of "taking in"-as in eating. A person ingests food

services provided to a person who is in the hospital, and may include dietary, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, x-ray, ultrasound, etc.

a violation of a person's right to be left alone

an absorbent pad that contains an iodine product that is a disinfectant and germicide

70% isopropyl; acts as an antiseptic and arrests the growth of bacteria

a sharp device used to puncture the skin to obtain a sample of blood. Most frequently used to get a sample of blood for glucose testing

the basis of various commercial products, notably rubber

a sensitivity to latex products: usually more of a problem when the latex is a natural product rather than man-made; examples are tourniquets, gloves, etc.

all the rules of conduct established and enforced by the authority, legislation, or custom of a given community or other group

substances that are undergoing analysis that will change with exposure to light

a peson who has completed the education, training and experience requirements specified by the Department of Health in California. They are certified to perform skin punctures

cloudy serum or plasma caused by increased lipid (fat) content in the blood

an additive to an anticoagulant tube; for collection of plasma and whole blood

an antiglyocolitic agent and anticoagulant tube; not to be used for hamatology testing or enzymatic determinations

a health care setting in which a person stays for an extended period of time, such as those needing recovery from an extensivesurgery or multiple injuries. Often associated with rehabilitation (learning how to take care of activities of daily living) of a patient

a brand name for a device for connecting the syringe to the needle; when locked into place it gives a secure fit

the opening on the inside of a needle

the rupturing of red blood cells

professional misconduct and unreasonable lack of skill in or faithfulness to professional duties; illegal or immoral conduct, ignorance or neglectful or careless mistreatment that leads to injury, unnecessary suffering or death

the surgical removal of a breast; usually related to surgery for breast cancer

the vein located in the middle of the antecubital fossa area of the arm; the first choice for venipuncture

the idea that various cultures come together and "melt" into each other; evidence of this melting is that the cultural difference are lost

the breakdown and conversion of glucose into different substances

contamination of phlebotomy tools, a work area, or a puncure site by microbes (bacteria, fungus, virus)

the scientific study of microorganisms

referring to the collection of urine after the initial stramhas passed, and before the end of urination

one-thousandth of a liter; used when referring to liquid volume

an aspect of criminal law that carries a punishment of fitnes and/or imprisonment in jail for up to a year

realted to how an industry wishes the community and patient to perceive them, such as a symbol of excellence, response and efficient, outstanding facilities

memory-aiding codes that are in the form of abbreviations; examples include: Re (Requisition entry), K (potassium) to request appropriate computer program or function to process data

diversity; a picture or design made of many small colored pieces interspersed with some other material

the membrane lining body cavities and canals communicating with the air and kept moist by the secretion of mucus

more than one testing tube can be filled from the same draw of blood

used with an evacuated tube system; attached to a holder/adapter to allow for multiuple specimen tube fills and changes without blood leaking

the cover of a needle used to protect the needle from contamination and protect the user from needle stick injuries

a swab or fluid sample taken from the back of the throat. Tested to see which organisms are present in the sample

a holder for a needle

federal guidelines for sharps

the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is conflict between demands and the amount of control a person has to meet those demands.

the failure of "duty of due care"; consists of 4 Ds: duty, dereliction, direct cause, and damages

a group of microcomputers that are linked for the purpose of sharing resources, e.g. data, software. A network can be comprimised of a simple interoffice connection or complex systems between several cities or accross continents. An example is the internet

individual microcomputer stations that are part of a network

a material that does not conduct electricity. Examples include plastic and wood

a product that does not contain latex

communication taht does not involve speech, includes such features as facial expressions, posture, appearance, stance, gestures, movement

an infection that is acquired in the hospital, usually from an employee of the hospital; for example when the phlebotomist does not wash his/her hands throughly after drawing blood from a patient and touches the next patient, bacteria may be passed

blood that is not visible to the naked eye and requires special testing to detect it. for example, blood cells might be present in urine but can only be detected via a microscope; blood cells might be present in stool but are detected using a hemoccult (or Guiac) test

special sequence in which multiple specimen tubes are collected during a draw or are filled from a syringe. Designed to reduce interference in specimen testing caused by potential carry over of additives between tubes and to minimize the effects of tissue thromboplastin on coagulation specimens

where something comes from; for example, an origin of a conflict for a phlebotomist may be when a patient refuses to hace a blood sample drawn

an office or clinic where persons come in for medical treatment or diagnostic procedures. A setting that does not include a hospital

an additive in an evacuated specimen collection tube. Often used with an antiglycolytic agent, such as sodium fluoride (NaFl) and lithium iodoacetate to collect plasma for glucose analysis

the use of hand or fingers of a hand to determine texture (e.g. firmness or softness) or temperature of a surface. A phlebotomist might palpate a vein to see if it is a good vein for venipuncture

a person who tends to avoid conflict

a special word, number or combination of both that allows a person to use a computer program. This is used to help maintain security in an information system used by a health care agency