Chapter 1: The Delivery Of Healthcare

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Phlebotomists are responsible for all of these functions EXCEPT?

(A) Collecting Blood Specimens

(B) Inserting Intravenous Lines for IV Therapy

(C) Processing Blood Specimens for Testing

(D) Transporting Specimens to Various Lab Sections

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(B) Inserting Intravenous Lines for IV Therapy

(Duties and Responsibilities of Phlebotomist on page 7 Table 1-2)

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Define:

Anesthesiology

Back 2

Anesthesiology is the management of pain before, during, and after surgery.

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Define:

Cardiology

Back 3

Cardiology is the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions pertaining to the heart and circulatory system.

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Define:

Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)

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Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology) involves the use of ionizing radiation, X-rays, and specialized procedures such as computed tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and Ultrasound to produce diagnostic images

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Define:

Electrocardiography

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Electrocardiography is the study of the heart's electrical patterns.

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Define:

Electroencephalography

Back 6

Electroencephalography is the study of electrical activity of the brain.

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Define:

Emergency Department

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Emergency Department doctors and nursing staff specialize in the delivery of acute care for initial treatment of life-threatening or otherwise unplanned medical events.

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Define:

Endorinology

Back 8

Endocrinology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of hormone disorders.

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Define:

General Medicine (Family Practice)

Back 9

General Medicine (Family Practice) is the general care of patients of all ages.

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Define:

Geriatrics

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Geriatrics is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with elderly patients.

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Define:

Internal Medicine

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Internal Medicine is the diagnosis , and treatment of disorders related to the internal organs

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Define:

Neonatology

Back 12

Neonatology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders associated with newborns.

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Define:

Nephrology

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Nephrology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the kidney

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Define:

Neurology

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Neurology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the brain and nervous system.

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Define:

Nuclear Medicine

Back 15

Nuclear Medicine is the imaging and treatment of tumors using injectable radionuclides.

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Define:

Nutrition and Dietetics

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Nutrition and Dietetics is responsible for ensuring that patients receive proper nutritional intervention during and after their hospital stay

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Define:

Obstetrics/Gynecology

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Obstetrics/Gynecology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the female reproductive system.

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Define:

Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy enables people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities within the limits of a disability.

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Define:

Oncology

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Oncology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant tumors.

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Define:

Orthopedics

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Orthopedics is the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint disorders

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Define:

Pathology

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Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease.

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Define:

Pediatrics

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Pediatrics is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with children

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Define:

Pharmacy

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Pharmacy ensures the safe and effective use of therapeutic drugs.

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Define:

Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy is a rehabilitative science that focuses on the development, maintenance, and restoration of maximum movement and functional ability.

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Define:

Psychiatry

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Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental disorders.

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Define:

Respiratory Therapy

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Respiratory Therapy is the assessment and treatment of breathing disorders.

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Define:

Surgery

Back 27

Surgery uses operative techniques to investigate and treat a pathological condition or to improve bodily function or appearance.

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Define:

Urology

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Urology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of male and female urinary tract disorders and disorders of the male reproductive system.

Front 29

All of the following are career opportunities for a phlebotomist to work outside of a hospital setting, EXCEPT

(A) Blood Collection Centers

(B) Complementary Care Facilities

(C) Insurance Companies

(D) Unit Patient Care Tech

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(D) Unit Patient Care Tech

WHY?

Because PCT is a position is with in the hospital (or in patient facilities)

Front 30

Define:

Cytology

Back 30

Is the investigation of human cells for the presence of cancer.

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Define:

Histology

Back 31

Is the study of human body tissues and cells

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Define:

Clinical Chemistry

Back 32

Is the evaluation of the chemical constituents of the human body

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Define:

Hematology

Back 33

Is the study of blood and blood-forming tissues; it may also include evaluation of hemostasis (coagulation system).

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Define:

Immunohematology (Blood Bank)

Back 34

Involves collection and preparation of donor blood for transfusion.

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Define:

Immunology and Serology

Back 35

Are the study of body's resistance to disease and defense against foreign substances.

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Define:

Medical Microbiology

Back 36

Is the study of medically significant microscopic organisms

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Define:

Molecular Diagnostics

Back 37

Is the detection and classification of disease states using molecular tests for infectious diseases.

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Define:

Urinalysis

Back 38

Is the examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics.

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Define:

Toxicology

Back 39

Is the detection and study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.

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What are the POSITIVE Non-Verbal Communication Gestures?

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-Good Body Posture

-Eye Contact

-Neat, well-groomed appearance

-Respecting Personal Space

(Table 1-5 Pg 23)

Front 41

The healthcare professional who has the greatest control over pre-examination variables during blood collection is the ______________.

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Phlebotomist

Front 42

The medical doctor who works in the lab is the ____________________.

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Pathologist

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A setting in which a phlebotomist may choose to work inclueds___________________.

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In Patient and Out Patient Facilities

(Pages 8-12)

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What term is used to describe tests that are performed at a patient's bedside?

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POCT

Point of Care Testing

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Agency:

AABB

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American Association of Blood Banks

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What does the AABB do?

Back 46

Accredits blood banks and develops standards for blood donor, blood product, and blood recipient safety

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Agency:

ASHI

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American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

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What does ASHI do?

Back 48

Inspects and accredits labs that perform histocompatiblity testing

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Agency:

CDC

Back 49

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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What does the CDC do?

Back 50

Categorizes newly developed lab tests

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Agency:

CMS

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Centers fro Medicare & Medicaid Services

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What does the CMS do?

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The Agency that established regulations to implement CLIA '88

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What is CLIA '88?

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CLIA: Clinical Lab Improvement Admendments

CLIA '88 is a revision of CLIA '67, were established to ensure that all labs receiving federal funds, regardless of size, type, or location, would meet the same standards and be certified by the federal government.

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Agency:

CLSI

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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

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What does CLSI do?

Back 55

Sets standards for clinical lab testing procedures

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Agency:

CAP

Back 56

College of American Pathologists

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WHat deos CAP do?

Back 57

Accredits hospital and reference labs

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What is a reference lab?

Back 58

An off-site lab to which specimens are referred for testing; usually used for tests not routinely performed in physician offices

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Agency:

COLA

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Commission of Office Laboratory Accreditation

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What does COLA do?

Back 60

Accredits physician office labs

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Agency:

HHS

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Department of Health and Human Services

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What does HHS do?

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Oversees the operations of CMS? (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

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Agency:

DOT

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Department of Transpertation

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What does DOT do?

Back 64

Sets requirements for safe packaging and transports of HAZMATS

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Agency:

EPA

Back 65

Environmental Protection Agency

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What does EPA do?

Back 66

Ensures correct disposal of medical waste

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Agency:

FDA

Back 67

Food and Drug Administration

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What does FDA do?

Back 68

Approves medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, reagents, and diagnostic tests before use-- Laboratory-issued pharmaceuticals include blood products

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Agency:

NAACLS

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National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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What does NAACLS do?

Back 70

Approves phlebotomy training programs

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Agency:

NRC

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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What deos NRC do?

Back 72

Regulates handling and disposal of radioactive materials.

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Agency:

OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administr

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What does OSHA do?

Back 74

Regulates practices to ensure worker safety in the workplace

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Agency:

TJC

Back 75

The Joint Commission

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What does TJC do?

Back 76

Accredits healthcare facilities to ensure high standards of patient care.