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Correct site for capilary punctures for adults children and infants |
On adults and children, middle and ring finger. Infants are on the lateral side of heel. |
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Examples of capillary tests |
Glucose, hemoglobin |
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Physical properties of urinalysis |
Color, odor, specific gravity |
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Chemical properties of a urinalysis |
Ph, ketone, blood |
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Quality assurance |
Ensures reliable test results |
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Quality control |
Making sure tests are accurate |
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Culture and sensitivity |
Looking for bacteria causing infection and finding a antibiotic to help cure infection |
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Name 3 cultures |
Throat, vaginal, wound |
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Instructions for clean catch for female |
Wipe from front to back with a sterile wipe, void in the toilet for 3 seconds and catch the rest of the urine in sterile container |
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Instructions for a clean catch male |
(If uncircumcised pull back foreskin) wipe head of penis in circular motion with a sterile wipe, void in the toilet for 3 seconds and catch the rest of the urine in a sterile container. |
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CLIA |
Clinical laboratory improvement amendments |
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POL |
Physicians office laboratory |
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What would you instruct a pt to do for a sputum sample |
Cough up first thing ing the morning into a sterile container. |
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What does the guaiac reagent that turns blue test for |
Occult blood |
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How long can urine set out before testing |
1 hour if longer it needs to be refrigerated |
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Normal specific gravity range in a urinalysis |
1.005-1.030 |
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Normal range for hemoglobin for female and male |
F: 12-15.5 M: 13.5-17 |
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Normal hematocrit range for female and Male |
F:37%-48% m:45%-52% |
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Glucose range for female and male |
70-130 |
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Name 2 tests that we can do in the office that are immunology tests |
Mono, flu |
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Proper units of measurement for reporting hemoglobin results |
g/dL |
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What are signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock |
Hives, pale, red, blue, rash, resp rate increases |
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Prevention of anaphylactic shock |
Antihistamine |
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What is injected to counteract anaphylactic shock |
Epi |