Phlebotomy Vocabulary Questions and Answers

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Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER An infection someone acquires after being admitted to a health-care facility Hemolyzation - ANSWER When blood cells are ruptured or broken and destroyed. Can be from s... haking blood collection tubes or using too small of a needle Thrombin - ANSWER The agent in the clotting process that causes the firm fibrin clot to form Syncope - ANSWER "Fainting" Caused by lack of oxygen to the brain Hemoconcentration - ANSWER A build-up of blood cells which results in the red cells compressing against each other and releasing potassium, thus giving erroneous test results Capillaries - ANSWER Tiny, microscopic vessels that connect or link arteries and veins. They can be so small that only one blood cell may pass through at a time. They are the only vessels that permit the exchange of gases and other molecules between blood and surrounding tissues. They have both venous and arterial blood. Red Blood Cells are also known as: - ANSWER Erythrocytes White Blood Cells are also known as: - ANSWER Leukocytes Another name for Platelets - ANSWER Thrombocytes Buffering - ANSWER Term used to describe the body's ability to control the delicate pH of the blood Serum - ANSWER The liquid portion of the blood WITHOUT the clotting factors Homeostasis - ANSWER Literally means "reamaining the same". Also known as a steady state condition. It is a snormal state that allows the body to stay in a healthy balance by continually compensating with necessary changes. The body's way of staying in balance. Hemostasis - ANSWER A complex series of processes in which coagulation occurs to control bleeding while at the same time maintaining circulating blood in the liquid state. Enables the body to retain blood in vascular system by preventing blood loss. Infection - ANSWER When the body is invaded with pathogenic micro-organisms Normal Anatomic Position - ANSWER Erect standing or sitting position with arms at rest and palms forward Supine Position - ANSWER Lying or reclining face up on his or her back Prone Position - ANSWER Lying face down on his or her stomach Lateral Recumbant Position - ANSWER Lying on left or right side What is Diagnostic Testing? - ANSWER Laboratory tests and x-rays to help determine what's wrong with a patient Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) - ANSWER Any micro-organism present in blood and/or other body fluids and tisses that can cause infectious disease. Communicable Disease - ANSWER If a micro-organism can be transmitted to an individual by direct or indirect contact, it is a communicable disease. Aseptic - ANSWER Clean; flora greatly reduced Sterile - ANSWER NO living organisms Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWER Gloves, facemasks, respirators, gowns, shields Fomites - ANSWER Objects that can harbor infectious agents and transmit infection. Examples: Keyboards, doorknobs, telephones, countertops, pens and pencils and sink handles What does Pathogenic mean? - ANSWER Disease-causing Stakeholders - ANSWER "Customers" Individuals, groups, organizations or communities that have interest in, or are influenced by the quality of health care services. POL - ANSWER Physician Office Laboratory Clinical Pathology - ANSWER Blood, other types of body fluids and tissues are analyzed Anatomic Pathology - ANSWER Autopsies are performed and histologic and cytologic procedures are utilized for tissue and fluid specimens and surgical biopsy tissues are analyzed Acute Care - ANSWER Hospitals, urgent care with short term stays Ambulatory Care - ANSWER Outpatient settings: patients are not as critical as acute care patients and they are more mobile. Health care clinics, physician office labs, home health care agencies, school based clinics, etc. POC - ANSWER "Point of Care" Patient's bedside, mobile sites, patient's home, etc. Wherever the blood collection procedure is taking place What is an ECP? - ANSWER "Exposure Control Plan" A document required in health care facilities that details what to do if you've been exposed to infectious substances such as a needle stick. Medicare - ANSWER Federal program designed to provide health insurance for the elderly. Also regulates many things in health-care organizations. Medicaid - ANSWER Federal AND state funded program providing health insurance for low-income individuals. Also regulates many things in health-care organizations. CLIA - ANSWER Clinical Laboratory Improvement Ammendments Federal guidelines regulating all clinical labs. Apply to any site that tests human spicimens. TJC - ANSWER The Joint Commission Federal Organization that regulates hospitals FDA - ANSWER The Food and Drug Administration Federal organization regulating blood products CDC - ANSWER The Center for Disease Control Federal Organization that makes recommendations for disease control STANDARD PRECAUTIONS Plasma - ANSWER The liquid portion of blood and lymph Hypoxia - ANSWER A condition in which any region of the body is deprived of blood and oxygen, and the tissue dying. Saphenous Vein - ANSWER The longest vessel in the body Cause and Effect Diagrams - ANSWER Identifies interactions among equipment, methods, people, supplies and reagents Material Safety Data Sheets - ANSWER Lists general info, precautionary measures and emergency information for chemicals with a hazardous warning label. Chemical manufacturers are required to supply them. Glycolysis - ANSWER The breakdown or metabolism of glucose by blood cells. OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Health and Safety Administration Federal agency regulating workplace safety and health. Concerned with OUR safety, the health-care workers, NOT the patients. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Scope of Practice - ANSWER Defines the procedures, actions and processes that are permitted for a licensed individual. We MUST operate within our scope of practice. NFPA - ANSWER The National Fire Protection Association NFPA Rating System - ANSWER System for labeling hazardous chemicals used in health care facilities. Uses a diamond shaped symbol with 4 colored quadrants and a hazard rating scale of 0-4. Engineered Controls - ANSWER Devices that remove BBP hazards from the workplace: Needle guards, plastic (vs. glass) blood tubes, needless devices, etc. Standard Precautions - ANSWER Precautions designed by the CDC to decrease transmission of micro-organisms: Treat everything like its contaminated with dangerous BBPs. Includes hand hygiene, gloves, masks, gowns... Universal Precautions - ANSWER A BBP preventative approach established through OSHA pH - ANSWER Describes the degree of the scidity or alkalinity of the blood on a scale of 1-14. [Show More]

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