Medical Lab #1
how can you help someone that seems confused
rephrase the information
Name the thick coughing secretion collected for testing
sputum
what test is photosensitive
vitamin b-6
what is a requirement for blood donations
comprehensive medical exam
what agency set guidelines for identifying the patient correctly?
2016 Joint Commission
What are the characteristics of urine
color, odor, turbidity, volume
What is cardiomegaly
enlargment of the heart
What are the 4 types of OSHA precautions?
standard, bloodborne, airborne, droplet
What type of technique is used to draw a PT/PTT from someone with difficult veins.
Syringe
STD is an abbreviation in the medical lab for _________ and this ___________ ______________ of __________________.
standard deviation, measure averages of results
What is hemostasis?
to stop bleeding
It is common for patients to have _____________ _________________ while taking _______________
vein occlusion, chemotherapy
To collect a specimen at it's highest level is called
Peak Level
what is the correct order of draw?
BC/Yel-Lt Blue-R/Rgy/Gold-Lt Gr-Pink-Lav-Gry-Rblue
how much urine must a urine drug screen hold?
45 mls
C x 9/5 + 32
will provide us a _______________ ______________ _____________________.
Fahrenheit Temperature Reading
What is the name of the colon bacteria
c-diff or
clostridium difficile
Medical term for heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
Milky Serum means the specimen is ______________________________________
Lipemic
SE stands for
NP stands for
selenium test
nasopharyngeal culture
List the primary bones of the human skeletal system:
cranium/skull-mandible- c-spine- clavicle, sternum, thoracic spine, xyphoid process, ribs, humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phlanges, l/s spine, pelvis, coccyx, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
Name the directional terms:
right and left sides
front of organ or body
rear of organ or body
body separated into top and bottom halves
top of the organ or body
bottom of the organ or body
closest distance
farthest distance
lateral
anterior
posterior
transverse
superior
inferior
proximal
distal
1. What is not caring for the patient while being on assigned duty?
2. What is not caring for the patient while being on assigned duty and your are a licensed professional?
3. What is the difference between unintentional and intentional tort?
1. Negligence
2. Malpractice
3. harm to a patient which shows malice or harm to a patient that does not show malice.
Name all of the assessments required for Vital signs:
blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, pulse oximetry, BMI if you have access to it.
Name your certifying agency
National Healthcareer Associates