Basics
Phlebotomy
Incision of a vein
Edema
Swelling
Hemoconcentration
Build-up of RBCs
What are the 2 needles used for venipuncture?
Straight/Multi-sample/Double-sided
Butterfly/Winged Collection
Difference between localized and systemic infections
Localized: Controlled to one part
Systemics: Affects entire body
Difference between clinical and reference labs
Clinical: collects & analyzes specimens
Reference: only analyzes specimens
Petechiae
Rupture of capillaries
Hemolysis
Destruction of RBCs
Part of ETS where the hub attaches
Threads
Surgical Asepsis
Makes an object/area 100% free of all microogranisms
Liability
Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
What happens to the sample after it is centrifuged when it is hemolyzed?
It is pinkish
Hollow space inside needle
Lumen
Medical Asepsis
Measures to reduce and prevent spread of pathogens
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Lymphedema
Swelling of limb due to blockage in lymphatic system
A sample that is white-ish and cloudy would be considered what?
A sample that is darker yellow is what?
Lipemic
Icteric
Shaft
List of all of the chain links of infection
Causative Agent, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host,
Civil: disputes between individuals
Criminal: offenses considered harmful to all of society
Pediatric patient develops fever and pain in foot after you performed a heel stick.
What is the likely condition that the patient has developed?
Osteomyelitis
What is the word to describe this situation:
You stuck a patient's nerve but didn't stop with the patient complained of a shooting pain. You let the patient leave after drawing the vials of blood.
Negligence
Define: Gauge
Diameter of lumen
Give an example for each chain link
1. Pathogenic Microorganisms
2. Human
3. Nose
4. Air/Direct or Indirect Contact
5. Mouth
6. You