Module 6
what is normal flora?
micro-organisms that live on or within the body without causing disease
what should be included on a specimen container
name and date of birth, date and time of collection, and the medical assistants initials
what is fasting
nothing to eat or drink besides water for 12 hours prior to blood work
what is a sinus rhythm
rhythm that originates from the sinus (SA) node and describes the characteristic rhythm of the human heart
team-based patient care provides a partnership between who?
providers and patients
what is considered a direct mode of transmission
contact with an infected person
what is a urinalysis
physical and chemical examination of the urine
what should be included on the lab requisition form
insurance information
what term describes a fast heart rate
Tachycardia
what is the key to achieving full participation of families and patients?
Communicating effectively
what are three types of transmission-based precautions
contact, droplet, and airborne precautions
what is an FOBT
Fecal Occult Blood Test- a lab test used to check stool samples for hidden blood in the stool
what supplies are needed for a blood draw
Alcohol wipes, Gauze, Adhesive bandages, Biohazard sharps container, PPE, including disposable gloves, Tourniquet, Collection tubes, Needle system
what represents ventricular depolarization, or contraction?
QRS waves
what ages is it recommended to begin regular colorectal cancer screenings?
45 years old
when should surgical asepsis be used?
during invasive procedures, wound care, endoscopies, and insertion of urinary catheters.
List 3 errors that could effect the results of a specimen
Inappropriate test request, Order entry error, Misidentification of the patient, Inappropriate container, Improperly labeling of specimen, Inadequate sample collection, Inadequate sample/anticoagulation ratio
what are the form main components of blood
plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets
what dysrhythmia does not provide a pulse
Ventricular fibrillation
what are common signs of substance use disorder
tired and sad, or very energetic and talking fast
what is an SDS?
Safety Data Sheet
what is a pulmonary function test
a test to assess lung functioning, which will help assist in the detection and evaluation of pulmonary disease.
what is the order of draw
yellow, light blue, red, red/grey marbled, green, green/grey marbled, lavender, grey
what is the standard EKG paper speed
25 mm/second
what guidelines should be incorporated when educating patients about healthy habits?
7 to 8 hours of sleep a night