Blood Draw
The CBC is drawn into this tube?
Lavender
For every patient encounter there should be:
documentation
also known as the reason for the visit
Chief of Complaint
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Positive testing for occult blood in a stool sample turns which color?
Turns blue on a positive test for occult blood in feces
Order of Draw (Phlebotomy)
Blood Cultures, Blue, Red, Green, Lavender, Gray
the process of communication between a patient and physician that results in the patient's authorization or agreement to undergo a specific medical intervention.
Informed Consent
where you will find all past and present diagnosis
problem list
What type of mask is used for airborne precaution?
N95 Mask
Where do you find hemoglobin?
RBC's
Defend against infection
WBC
defined as granting permission to practice
Licensure
Often the first indication that something is wrong.
Vital Signs
where contaminated needles are disposed
Sharps Container
Preferred site for a venipuncture
Antecubital Fossa or median cubital
Blood Collection method for Hgb and Glucose.
Capillary Puncture
protects healthcare workers from liability when they provide First Aid in emergency situations.
Good Samaritan Act
What is an important question before administering medications?
Known Allergies
assume all patients may have a bloodborne virus and act accordingly
Universal precautions
Blood test to monitor coagulation?
PT/PTT
7 things that should be labeled on a tube
Date, Time, Patient Name and DOB, Dr's Name, Test, your initials
What does this list describe: Healthcare workers who need records for continuation of care.- Qualified people or organizations that perform services such as data processing or transcription. Certain government authorities as permitted by law to assist in public health activities. Appropriate authorities to protect victims of abuse. Law enforcement officials or judicial orders.
reasons records can be released w/o consent
What is verified prior to any procedures, blood draws, tests?
Patient name and date of birth
disease causing microorganisms that can be transmitted through blood and body fluids
Blood Borne Pathogens
Average gauge of needle used for drawing blood
21-22 Gauge