Communication
This generation falls between 1965–1980.
What is Generation X
A medical record that is stored on a computer.
What is an Electronic Medical Record
A reference source for the proper collection and handling of specimens for transport to the outside laboratory.
What is a laboratory directory
A small sample or part taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole.
What is a specimen
When the sender interprets the message and gives it
meaning from his/her perspective.
What is Decoding
VoIP
What is Voice over Internet protocol
A substance that is being identified or measured in a laboratory test.
What is an analyte
Tests that meet CLIA criteria as a simple procedure that is easy to perform and has a low risk of erroneous test results.
What are waived tests
When you wish to hear, understand, and remember the information being presented.
What is Informative Listening
An electronic message sent and received by two or more people who are connected to a
network at the same time
What is Instant Messaging
Established and acceptable parameter within which the laboratory test results of a healthy individual are expected to fall.
What is a reference range
What temperature range is usually required for storing testing materials and performing laboratory tests?
What is a temp between 15°C and 30°C (room temperature)
Anything that interferes with successful communication.
What is a communication barrier
This identifies the patient's reason for seeking care -symptoms that are causing the patient the most trouble.
What is a Chief Complaint
Patients are asked to abstain from food and fluids (except water) for 12-14 hours
What is fasting
Blood tubes and urine awaiting pickup by a courier are placed in a refrigerator with a temperature between what?
What is a temp between 2° C - 8° C
To educate yourself about other cultures and how their attitudes and values may differ from your own
diversity competent
A symptom that is felt by the patient but is not observable by an examiner.
What is a subjective symptom
Patient's are asked to discontinue taking medication(s) for 48-72 hours for this type of specimen
What is urine
This department of the laboratory deals with detection of the presence of abnormal cells
What is Cytology