Order of Draw
What does the finding of a D-Dimer indicate?
The presence of an inappropriate blood clot (thrombus).
Asepsis is?
The state of being free from disease-causing contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites). The use of materials such as Chlorahexadine (Chloraprep) to achieve asepsis.
What is the key element of Battery?
Touching is unauthorized, not that it be intended to harm; lack of consent.
How long should one use the Eye Wash station when splashed in the eye with a contaminant?
15 minutes
How often should a phlebotomist perform a quality control test of a glucometer?
Every day it is used to insure accurate readings.
A unique number is given for each test (blood draw). What is this number called?
Accession Number
What is Aseptic?
Free from contamination of bacteria, virus, parasite, fungus.
The tracking of samples that will be used in criminal proceedings is called?
Chain of Custody
What % of 0.3 micron particles do N-95 mask blocks?
Name 2 organisms they block
95%
T.B and Covid-19
What does the P.O.C.T hemochron test for?
INR/PT
Define Hemolysis (Hemolyze)
The breaking of red blood cells and the release of hemoglobin.
What is the abbreviation for alcohol?
ETOH
What entity prevents a medical provider from giving law enforcement blood samples/patient information/specimens etc. without a warrant?
H.I.P.P.A
What is an example of parenteral transmission?
Needlestick, open wound, hangnail, eyes, etc.
What tube is used to test HbA1C?
Lavender
What anticoagulant is used to inhibit several coagulation factors, especially factor Xa.
Since Na+, Li+ and ammonia are types of this anticoagulant, what must a phlebotomist be aware of when drawing blood, for instance if drawing for Na+ levels what type of this anticoagulant should NOT be used?
Heparin
Na+ Heparin
An infection acquired while in the hospital or clinic is referred to as?
Nocosomial
What is considered Invasion of Privacy?
Releasing of medical records without the patient's knowledge and permission.
Washing your hands is the easiest and most effective way to do what?
Break the chain of transmission
According to military time 5:00 pm is......
1700
What does a O & P (ova and Parasites) test for?
Detects parasites' presence in a stool sample for infection in the intestinal tract.
The chain of infection requires a continuous link among what three elements?
Agent
Mold of Transmission
Susceptible Host
Are phlebotomist allowed to give a patient their lab results?
No
Are standard precautions used when there is a possibility of contact with bodily fluids?
Yes
What can cause petechiae?
Are they indicative of an allergic reaction?
Non-raised red spots on the skin.
No