Order of Draw
What does the finding of a D-Dimer indicate?
The presence of an inappropriate blood clot (thrombus).
Asepsis is?
The state of being free from disease-causing contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites).
What is the key element of Battery?
Touching is unauthorized, not that it be intended to harm; lack of consent.
How long should one use the Eye Wash station when splashed in the eye with a contaminant?
15 minutes
How often should a phlebotomist perform a quality control test of a glucometer?
Every day it is used to insure accurate readings.
A unique number is given for each test (blood draw). What is this number called?
Accession Number
What PPE should be worn to prevent infection from Droplet transmission?
Mask, not respirator.
The tracking of samples that will be used in criminal proceedings is called?
Chain of Custody
What % of 0.3 micron particles do N-95 mask blocks?
Name 2 organisms they block
95%
T.B and Covid-19
What does the P.O.C.T hemochron test for?
PT/INR
Define Hemolysis (Hemolyze)
The breaking of red blood cells and the release of hemoglobin.
Give an example of an AGENT in the chain of infection flow chart?
Example of Mode of transmission?
Susceptible Host?
Malaria
Mosquito
Human
What entity prevents a medical provider from giving law enforcement blood samples/patient information/specimens etc. without a warrant?
H.I.P.P.A
What is an example of parenteral transmission?
Needlestick, open wound, hangnail, eyes, etc.
What tube is used to test HbA1C?
Lavender
What does a stool guaiac test, test for? Where does guaiac come from?
Blood in the GI tract
A plant
An infection acquired while in the hospital or clinic is referred to as?
Nosocomial
What is considered Invasion of Privacy?
Releasing of medical records without the patient's knowledge and permission.
Washing your hands is the easiest and most effective way to do what?
Break the chain of transmission
According to military time 5:00 pm is......
1700
What does a O & P test for? What specimen is used to obtain the O & P?
Detects parasites' and their Ova presence in a stool sample for infection in the intestinal tract.
When are standard precautions/transmission based precautions used to prevent the spread of disease?
The Portal of Exit pg. 19
Define the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Give an example concerning phlebotomy.
The patient has total control over their healthcare and can give and remove consent for all or part of their care or procedure.
Patient wants you to stop the draw at anytime in the process.
Are standard precautions used when there is a possibility of contact with bodily fluids?
Yes
What can cause petechiae?
Are they indicative of an allergic reaction?
Non-raised red spots on the skin.
No