Chapter 18
What is the idea behind Quality Phlebotomy?
Assault VS. Battery
Assault = The unjustifiable attempt to touch another person, or the threat to do so.
Battery = The intentional touching of another person or the threat to do so.
What is the additive in the Light Blue top tube?
Sodium Citrate
What are the three most common test performed in the Green-top tube?
- Electrolytes
- Arterial Blood Gases
When working with a syringe, what is important to remember before use?
Negligence
What additive does the Green-top tube contain?
Sodium Heparin / Sodium Lithium
What 3 common test are performed in the Light Blue-top tube?
- PT; Prothrombin Time
- PTT; Partial Thromboplastin Time
What is the main philosophy The Joint Commission stresses?
The collection and analysis of data to understand where the organization is weakest, and where to focus on improvements
Malpractice
The delivery of substandard care that results in harm to the patient.
What additive does the Marbled-top tube contain?
Thixotropic Gel
What is the most common test performed in the Royal Blue-top tube?
Toxic Metals
- Lead
- Copper
- Zinc
Why is the order of the draw important to remember when drawing blood specimens from a patient?
The order of the draw is important to avoid possible test result error due to additive carryover (prevent cross contamination by the tube additives).
What does HIPAA define for healthcare facilities?
A set of standards and procedures for protection of privacy of health information
What additive does the Gray-top tube contain?
Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate
What are the three most common test that are performed in the Lavender-top tube?
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- BNP (Beta Natriuretic Peptide)
How much time should not lapse between the time a sample is drawn and the time a sample is delivered to the laboratory?
No more than 2 hours
What are the four "NEVERS" you should do according to HIPAA regarding patient's private health information?
- Never discuss a patient’s condition in a public place, such as a hallway, elevator, or eating area
- Never discuss information concerning a patient with someone not involved in that patient’s care
- Never release medical information concerning a patient to anyone not specifically authorized to acquire it
- Never leave patient records out where patients or visitors can glance at them
What additive does the Royal Blue-top tube and Lavender-top tube?
EDTA
What are the four common test performed in the Tiger-top tube?
- BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel)
- HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) (Pregnancy hormone)
- HIV Virus
- Renal Function Test (BUN/ Creatinine)