Phlebotomy - Chapter 1
aseptic - ANS pertaining to a condition that is free of disease-producing
microorganisms
capillary - ANS smallest blood vessel; allow exchange of nutrients and oxygen
between cells and blood; connect arteries to veins
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - ANS federal agency responsible for
identifying, monitoring, and reporting diseases, especially infectious ones that can
become widespread or epidemic
chain of infection - ANS six steps or links: reservoir, infectious agent, portal of
exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
chemistry - ANS evaluation of constituents that normally occur in human body,
i.e. glucose, sodium, potassium
CLIA - ANS (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) federal legislation
that mandates all laboratories be regualted using same standards, no matter the size
or location
CLSI - ANS nonprofit organization that sets recommendations, guidelines, or
standards for all areas of the laboratory to improve quality of care
confidentiality - ANS privacy for patient information
dermal puncture - ANS (microtechnique or microcollection) use of sharp
device to remove small specimen of capillary blood
duties/responsibilities of a phlebotomist - ANS -professional attire, attitude,
communication
-policies, procedures
-ID patients
-collect specimens
-select correct specimen for tests
-sort specimens for delivery
-computer operations and log sheets
-POCT
-safety regulations
aseptic - ANS pertaining to a condition that is free of disease-producing
microorganisms
capillary - ANS smallest blood vessel; allow exchange of nutrients and oxygen
between cells and blood; connect arteries to veins
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - ANS federal agency responsible for
identifying, monitoring, and reporting diseases, especially infectious ones that can
become widespread or epidemic
chain of infection - ANS six steps or links: reservoir, infectious agent, portal of
exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
chemistry - ANS evaluation of constituents that normally occur in human body,
i.e. glucose, sodium, potassium
CLIA - ANS (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) federal legislation
that mandates all laboratories be regualted using same standards, no matter the size
or location
CLSI - ANS nonprofit organization that sets recommendations, guidelines, or
standards for all areas of the laboratory to improve quality of care
confidentiality - ANS privacy for patient information
dermal puncture - ANS (microtechnique or microcollection) use of sharp
device to remove small specimen of capillary blood
duties/responsibilities of a phlebotomist - ANS -professional attire, attitude,
communication
-policies, procedures
-ID patients
-collect specimens
-select correct specimen for tests
-sort specimens for delivery
-computer operations and log sheets
-POCT
-safety regulations
