Intro to Phleb
The word phlebotomy is derived from the Greek language and means...
Vein (phlebo) incision (tomy)
Wet floors and heavy lifting are included in what type safety hazard?
Physical hazard
Healthcare associated/acquired infections are also referred to as...
Nosocomial infections
This is the most important and effective means of preventing the spread of infection?
Hand-washing
The blood bank inside of the lab is also known as...
Immunohematology
This term means that a patient must be told of intended treatments and the risks.
Informed consent
This safety hazard is the most common you will encounter as a phlebotomist
Sharps Hazard
The term used for infectious agents carried in the blood, certain body fluids and unpreserved tissues
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs)
A person that is the source of infection (symptomatic or non symptomatic) is called the....?
Reservoir
The most common hematology test is... (hint, drawn on lavender top tube)
CBC
P.H.I. stands for...
Protected Health Information
In the event of an accidental needle stick, immediately flush the exposed the area for how long?
At least 30 seconds
Percutaneous means....
Through the skin
A contaminated object (such as equipment or supplies) is called...?
Fomite
Name two common chemistry tests.
CMP, BMP, Lipid panel, Electrolytes, Liver panel, Glucose, MI, Renal panel, Pancreas panel, Drug testing
Explain the next step you should take if a patient refuses a blood draw.
Immediately notify the physician or charge nurse (don't forget to DOCUMENT!!)
RACE stands for?
Rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish
Proper hand-washing includes rubbing palms, back of hands, between fingers and under nails for this amount of time?
15 seconds
Infectious agents that are carried by insects or ticks is what type of transmission?
Vector transmission
The PT/INR test is the most common test delivered to this department.
Coagulation
What is accreditation?
The monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomist
PASS stands for...?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Proper order of donning PPE?
Gown, Mask (respirator face shield) then gloves
Name all 5 means of transmission
Contact (direct and indirect), droplet, airborne, common vehicle, vector
When mixing acid and water, which do you add to the other?
Add acid to water