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Another name for blood bank is?
blood bank is also known as the immunohematology department
The 2 most important legal aspects of the phlebotomy profession are?
consent and confidentiality
Electrolyte testing includes
bicarbonate, chloride (Cl-), potassium (K+), sodium (Na+) -> the main two are sodium and potassium
Promoting good public relations is a part of the phlebotomist's role because
they are representative of the laboratory, good public relations promotes a harmonious relationship with visitors, staff and patients, the patient often equates blood-drawing experiences with the caliber of overall care received while in the hospital
what is the most important pump in the body?
the heart
OSHA requires that a person exposed to blood must receive vaccination against _____________.
hepatitis B (HBV)
name the 3 most important veins on the anterior surface of the elbow
median cubital vein, cephalic vein, and the basilic vein
the term phlebotomy is a medical terminology which means
puncture a vein (etymology: "to make a cut or incision in a vein")
which of the following is not a phlebotomist duty?
handling patient correspondence and starting intravenous (IV) lines (additionally, arterial punctures)
patients suffering with a bacterial infection is likely to have an increase level of _______________.
give a short definition of the word serum
plasma without its clotting factors
what is the definition of a CBC test?
stands for complete blood count which is done on body fluid or whole blood. An important test that gives information about the number and type of cells in the blood
- Determines hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), and WBC count, and platelet count
the purpose of a protective environment for highly immunosuppressed patients is
to prevent transmission of infection to the patient
which cellular component is responsible for the transport of hemoglobin?
RBCs (red blood cells)
which type of contact infections are transmitted by cough or sneeze?
droplets (and airborne)
how are healthcare professionals exposed to bloodborne pathogens?
- accidental needlestick
- contact of mucous membranes with splashes or contaminated gloves or hands
- contact with broken skin
- human bites
- contact with contaminated equipment
- droplet transmission
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