Unit 1
What is the definition of Phlebotomy?
Cut into a vein
What are Nosocomial Infections?
Health-care-associated OR hospital-acquired infections
What is respondent superior?
"Let the Master Answer"
Where is the tricuspid (three cusps) valve located?
In between the right atrium and right ventricle
What do you do if you get an accidental artery draw?
Apply pressure for five minutes, bandage (remove after 20 minutes), notify provider
What are inpatient facilities?
- Nursing Homes
- Rehabilitation Centers
What bacteria grows best in the presence, absence, both of oxygen?
Aerobes, Anaerobes, Facultative
What are the four Ds of Negligence?
Duty, Derelict, Direct Cause, Damages
Where is the biscuspid (mitral) valve located?
In between the left atrium and left ventricle
What is the order of draw?
Blood Cultures (yellow), light blue, gold/tiger-top, red, orange, green, lavender, pearl, gray
What are outpatient facilities?
- Physician Offices
- Ambulatory Care Centers
- Blood Collection Centers
What are examples of ectoparasites and what are they also known as?
- Mosquitos
- Ticks
- Lice
- Mites
Known as Vectors
What is assault and battery?
Assault: Threat or "reasonable apprehension" of bodily harm
Batter: Action that cause bodily harm, bodily contact made without permission
What is the outermost layer of the heart?
Epicardium
What is the difference between plasma and serum?
Plasma is the liquid part of the blood that contains fibrinogen.
Serum is the fluid part of the blood without fibrinogen.
What tests do Clinical Chemistry do?
- Carbohydrates
- Enzymes
- Hormones
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Therapuetic drugs
What order does donning and doffing go in?
Donning:
Gown, Mask, Goggles / Face Shield
Doffing:
Gloves, Goggles / Face Shield, Gown, Mask
What are the four Cs of medical malpractice prevention?
Caring, Communication, Competence, Charting
What is the right side circulation?
Blood enters the right atrium, travels through right ventricle into the pulmonary artery and exits into the lungs for oxygenation.
What is the order of draw for a QuantiFERON?
Grey, green, yellow, lavender
What tests does Toxicology run?
- Abused Drugs
- Heavy Metals
- Trace Elements
What is asepsis?
What is malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance?
Malfeasance: Unlawful act or misconduct (intentional)
Misfeasance: Lawful act but done incorrectly (accidental)
Nonfeasance: Failure to preform an act when action is required
What is the left side circulation?
Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters into the left atrium, travels rough left ventricle, and exits the aorta into the body.
Which tube is Trace metal free?
Royal blue