Chapter 1
Define Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy means to cut into a vein.
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An organization that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What is RACE?
Acronym used for safety upon the discovery of a fire. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate/Extinguish.
What color tubes have an EDTA additive?
Lavender, pink
What is the most common test that light blue tubes are used for?
Coagulation
Name the two types of blood draws
Capillary(dermal), Venipuncture
Name three ways that prevent a needlestick.
Never recap a needle. Never reuse a needle. Always activate safety device immediately after using the needle.
What type of report do you file if an incident with a hazardous chemical occurs?
Incident report
Type of additive in the Red/black or gold tube?
Separator gel and clot activator.
What tests are the red tubes used for?
Chemistry, immunology
What was the first form of phlebotomy called?
Bloodletting
What organization provide training for fire safety, evacuation, and shelter-in-place events?
OSHA
What acronym is used to extinguish a fire and what does it stand for?
PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What color specialty tube includes SPS additive?
Yellow
what tests are the white tube used for?
Molecular Diagnostics
Name the three phases of CLSI testing
Pre-examination, examination, post-examination
What types of equipment is used for patients allergic to latex or alcohol?
Vinyl exam gloves, nitrile exam gloves, chloraprep pads, chlorhexidine pads, betadine.
Where can you find plans for risks of exposure, safety, and handling and storage of hazardous materials?
Safety Data Sheet(SDS)
What type of additive is in the clear/red tube?
None
what tube tests microbiology, blood bank and blood cultures?
Yellow
CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, regulates federal standards applicable to all U.S. facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease.
What is the difference between biohazard and medical biohazard
A biohazard is can threaten human health and a medical biohazard is any material contaminated with an infectious agent.
What type of fire would type 1 fire extinguisher put out?
Class A: Cloth, paper, wood
Class B: Oils, alcohol, or grease
Class C: Appliances and electronic devices
Class D: Combustible metals
Which specialty tube has the Thrombin additive?
Orange
What tube tests Chemistry/lead levels?
Tan