Chapters 1-3

When were the first methods of phlebotomy introduced?

1400 BC

What kinds of barber surgeons were able to preform surgery?

Long Robbed

Who died from bloodletting?

George Washington (1st president to do so

What sections of the lab handles autopsies?

Clinical analysis and anatomical pathology areas

What is hematology?

the study of blood and blood forming tissues

Which department is in control of physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluations?

urinalysis

What does OPIM mean?

other potential infectious materials

Name 3 things necessary for biohazard containers.

- 3/4 full
- Fluid resistant
- Resistant to puncture

What is the chain of infection?

IREMES
Infectious Agent
Reservoir
Exit pathway
Means of transmission
Entry pathway
Susceptible host

What tube color uses the additive Na citrate?

light blue

What tube color contains an additive that preserves glucose for up to 3 days?

Gray (Na fluoride)

What is the name of the organization that develops guidelines and sets standards for the lab?

CLSI

What are 3 ways to break the chain of infection?

Hand hygiene, PPE, immunization

Define PASS.

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

Define RACE

Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish

What are the 3 components of radiation safety

Distance, time, shielding

What can you be charged with for drawing someone's blood without consent?

assault and battery

What is the type of communication known as the "zone of comfort"?

proxemics

What is a Class A fire?

fire involving materials like wood/paper

What is the most common HAI?

UTI

According to the CLSI, scrubs must be how many inches off of the floor?

1 to 1.5 inches

What is the title for the person who is the head of the lab?

pathologist

What does Res ipsa loquitur mean?

speaks for itself

What is the name of the condition for a patient with too much iron?

hemochromatosis

Name 2 crude tools used in BC times.

Fleams and bleeding bowls

What is a delta check?

Compares new results with old results

What are the two major sections of the lab?

Clinical analysis and anatomical pathology areas

What is the color of the tube with culture media as an additive? What is the other additive for this tube?

Yellow
SPS

What is the class of fire for animal fat/lard

Class K

Who is the ambassador of the lab?

the phlebotomist