It's Hot In Here
The acronym for using a fire extinguisher correctly
What is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
A phlebotomist who fails to properly identify a patient before drawing blood could be guilty of this
What is negligence
The type of consent required before drawing a patient’s blood
What is informed consent
The department that processes and analyzes blood samples
Hematology
This type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires
What is a Class C fire extinguisher
The proper response to a fire emergency in a healthcare setting, following the RACE protocol
What is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
The consequence of performing a blood draw without patient consent
What is battery
When the patients nonverbal behavior indicates agreement
Implied Consent
The laboratory department responsible for identifying infections and performing culture tests
Microbiology
This fire classification includes ordinary combustibles like paper, wood, and cloth
What is Class A
The most important thing a phlebotomist should do if they smell smoke in a patient care area
What is activate the alarm and follow the facility’s fire protocol
The legal concept that holds an employer responsible for the actions of its employees
What is respondeat superior
A technique healthcare workers use to calm an anxious patient before a blood draw
What is active listening
This department tests blood for hormone levels, cholesterol, and metabolic function
Chemistry
This fire classification includes flammable liquids such as grease and gasoline
Class B
Labels used to identify hazardous materials
GHS (Global Harmonization System)
The unjustifiable attempt to touch another person or the threat to do so
Assault
The term for communication skills cues like eye contact and body language
non verbal communication
The section of the lab that prepares blood components for transfusion
Blood Bank or immunohematology
The National Fire Protection Association developed a marking system for hazardous materials. Name the 4 quadrants
Health, Fire, Specific, instability
The three components needed for a fire to ignite
What are heat, fuel, and oxygen
This legal document allows a patient to refuse treatment, including blood draws
What is an advance directive or living will
When communicating with a patient who speaks a different language, this should be used instead of family members
What is a certified medical interpreter
The medical specialty that examines tissues, organs, and bodily fluids to diagnose diseases
pathology
Name the blue quadrant developed by NFPA
Health Hazard