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13 Cards in this Set
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JCAHO |
Joint commission on accrededation of healthcare organization |
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Hematocrit |
Percentage of red blood cells in the blood |
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Hemoglobin |
Protein that carries oxygen throughout the blood |
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Trough |
Lowesr point of concentration in the blood levels |
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Peak |
Highest point of concentration in the blood levels |
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Cortisol |
Is drawn at 2 times during the day... Timed test (am/pm) |
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Diurnal Variations |
Levels inside body will change throuout the day. |
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Hematoma |
Blood under the skin. Most common complications in phlebotomy. |
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Venipuncture |
Puncture of a vein. |
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Hemolysis |
The rupture of red blood cells which cause serum or plasma to become red or pink. It will ruin a Potasium test! |
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PHI |
Protected Health Information.. Part of hippa to protect electronic patient information. |
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NCCLS |
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards |
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HIPAA |
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. |
