chapter 16
permitted practices that one is allowed to perform
scope of practice
mandates labs be regulated using the same standards
CLIA-clinical laboratory improvement amendment
to cough up from deep within
expectorate
though to rid the body of impurities as far back as 1400bc
bloodletting
biological substance that can threaten human health
biohazards
technical skills
hard skills
subcategory of moderate complexity lab
PPMP-physician performed microscopic procedures
chain of custody
organization that set guidelines for all areas of the lab
CLSI-clinical laboratory standards institute
adjusting to perform a task safely for you & patient
ergonomics
defining qualities or behaviors
attributes-soft skills
this allows labs to perform waived tests
certificate of waiver
equipment used to check for fecal occult blood
guaic
someone that helps patients and may assist patient who may be confused or overwhelmed
patient advocate
name what class A & class D fires are
paper, cloth, wood
combustible metals
changes made by minorities in response to dominant culture
acculturation
blood not visible to the naked eye
occult
urine for general health assesment
first morning void
site used for test that may not usually be done in POL
reference lab
internationally agreed upon system for communicating chemical hazards
GHS-globally harmonized system
due to diverse population in response to how patients respond to healthcare this organization formed
CLAS-culturally & linguistically appropriate standards
3 manufacturers of ESR kits
wintrobe
westergren
modified westergren
swab done from the back of the nasal cavity
nasopharygeal swab
name 7 waived tests
venipuncture, strep, HCG
dermal puncture, microhematocrit
urine, glucose, FOBT,ESR
name all 4 quadrant color and category of NFPA
red-fire, yellow reactivity or stability
blue-health, white-special hazard