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18 Cards in this Set
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How many times can a Certified Phlebotomist attempt to draw blood from a patient at one sitting?
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2 times, but your particular facility can request more attempts.
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STAT
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immediately
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ME
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Medical Emergency (ME before STAT)
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Timed
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Time of draw is specific and critcal for valid results
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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Fasting
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You must verify the patient has had nothing to eat or drink, other than water, for the prescribed length of time (8-14 hours, but usually 12).
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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Pre-op and Post-op
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same as ASAP
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Routine
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handling according to established procedures
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How should you enter a patient's room?
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Knock, Greet, Identify self
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What is the single most critical step of any specimen collection procedure?
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Patient Identification
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What can you determine by palpating a vein?
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size
depth direction |
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What does aliquot mean?
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Taking a portion of the specimen and putting it into another tube. Accession number must follow that tube.
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List the 6 things included in the Patient Care Partnership.
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Mary listed Confidentiality and Respect, but the box on p.11 include the following:
1. High-quality hospital care 2. A clean and safe environment 3. Involvement in your care 4. Protection of your privacy 5. Help when leaving the hopsital 6. Help with your billing claims |
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Standard of Care:
definition - consists of - |
Standard of Care is the normal level of skill and care that a healthcare practitioner would be expected to adhere to in order to provide due care for patients.
Standard of Care duty consists of established standards by profession and expectations of society |
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Statute of Limitations
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All malpractice actions have a limited length of time for filing a lawsuit. (Usually 1 year limit)
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Guidelines to Avoid Lawsuits (#s 1 - 5)
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1. Acquire informed consent before collecting specimens.
2. Respect a patient's right to confidentiality. 3. Strictly adhere to accepted procedures and practices 4. Use proper safety containers and devices. 5. Listen and respond appropriately to the patient's requests. |
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Guidelines to Avoid Lawsuits (#s 6 - 10)
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6. Accurately and legibly record all information concerning patients.
7. Document incidents or occurrences 8. Participate in continuing education to maintain proficiency 9. Perform at the prevailing standard of care 10. Never perform procedures that you are not trained to do. |
