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term phlebotomy means what? |
Incision of a vein to collect blood |
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can children translate if their parents do not speak english? |
No |
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What does EMR stand for? |
Electronic Medical Record |
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The term venesection/venesection means? |
Phlebotomy |
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example of preexamination process |
Lab examination requests orders, collection of specimen, labeling the specimen, post-puncture care, etc. |
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example of examination/analytical process |
using appropriate testing methods, using appropriate equipment, performing quality control |
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example of postexamination process |
reporting the final test results, correcting false results, notifying providers of critical values when appropriate. |
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what does the term Six Sigma mean? |
a set of techniques and tools for process improvement |
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what does the joint commission do? |
Accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. |
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what does "delta checks" mean |
Comparison of current results of a lab test with previous results for the same test on the same patient. |
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what is informed consent? |
Implies voluntary and competent permission for a medical procedure, test, or medication. |
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what is implied consent? |
The patient's actions imply consent without a verbal or written expression of consent |
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what does the FDA, CLIA, OSHA, AHA, CDC do? |
the regulate and oversee all clincal laboratories. |
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what are standard precautions? |
set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin (including rashes), and mucous membranes. |
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what are patient's rights? |
basic rule of conduct between patients and medical caregivers as well as the institutions and people that support them.
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why is it important to document for clinical/medical record? |
To serve as a legal document that may be used in a court of law. It must be a factual, legible, and objective account of the patient, past and present |
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what is the sequence for removing isolation apparel? |
gloves, face shield or goggles, gown,mask or respirator. |
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what are some examples of airborne, contact, and droplet precautions? |
Gloves, gown, mask/respirator |
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what should you do if a needlestick occurs? |
Decontaminate the site, flush exposed site, report to supervisor |
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what antiseptics are used on the skin to provide a clean/decontaminated puncture site? |
Chlorhexidine |
