Chapter 1
The practice of drawing blood.
What are the 4 hospital branches?
Fiscal & Information Services, Support Services, Nursing Services, and Professional Services
What did the Needle Stick Safety & Prevention require?
That all employers switch to safety needle devices.
What is a Nosocomial Infection?
An infection acquired in a hospital.
Hepato-
Liver
What are three job skills a quality phlebotomist should have?
Organization, Attention to detail, and Good interpersonal skills
What color is serum in a hemolyzed sample?
Pink (because of the broken red blood cells.)
What is the procedure after an accidental needle stick?
Flood the puncture site with water and clean with soap and water, Report to supervisor immediately, Seek immediate medical attention.
What are the three main links in the chain of infection?
Reservoir, Mode of Transmission, & Susceptible Host.
Anti-
Against
What is the main job duty of a phlebotomist?
What is the most common Hematology test?
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
If a chemical spills on you, how long should you flush the affected area for?
15 minutes.
What are different ways an infection can be transmitted?
Contact Transmission (Direct Contact & Indirect Contact), Droplet Transmission, Airborne Transmission, Blood borne Transmission, Common Vehicle Transmission, & Vector Transmission.
Postprandial
After a meal.
Accreditation Vs. Certification
Accreditation = Approval from an organization by meeting established standards. (Typically) goes to a location.)
Certification = The demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice by passing an exam. (Typically goes to a person.)
What are the two most common Serology or Immunology tests?
HIV Antibody & HBV Antibody
What are the three sensitivities to latex?
Irritant Contact Dermatitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, & Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic Shock)
The minimum level of precautions applied when coming into contact with ALL patients (including hand hygiene and PPE).
FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
Informed Consent Vs. Implied Consent
Informed Consent = A patient must be informed of intended treatments and their risks before they are performed.
Implied Consent = Where obligations are understood without verbally expressed terms; Also, can be the type of consent to work under when patient’s are unconscious or in a coma state.
How often does The Joint Commission accredit healthcare facilities?
Every 2 years.
What are OSHA regulations designed to do?
They are designed to inform workers about hazards in the workplace and to protect them from harm.
What precautions do Isolation Precautions: Tier 2 contain?
They begin with standard precautions and add additional precautions based on the potential means of the suspected or identified disease or condition.
TPR