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Phlebotomy NHA (CPT) Test Prep

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Expressed Consent form   Given verbally or in written, and is essential for high risk procedures. It is also used for surgery and in medical research.  
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Consent for minors   Consent given by a parent or guardian to proforma procedure to a minor  
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Refusal of consent form   Written consent form signed by the patient stating patient refusal of procedure.  
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Informed consent form   Requires that a patient be provided with information in a language the patient can understand.  
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To positively identity a patient a phlebotomist must   Ask the patients not state their name Ask for the patients date of birth Ask the patient for the last four digits of Siocial Security Number or photo ID  
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Basal state   State of rest and fasting, normally for atleast 12 hrs  
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Dorsal   Back  
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Edema   A collection of fluid under the skin  
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Fasting   Not eating or drinking for a period of time , generally at least 8 hrs and often 12 hours.  
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Hematoma   A collection of blood under the skin, also known as a bruise.  
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Isopropyl alcohol   An antiseptic agent that reduces the presence of micro-organisms on the skin.  
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Medical identification number   Unique number that is established for a patient upon entry to the medical facility.  
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Palpate   To feel with the fingers.  
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Phlebitis   Inflammation of a blood vessel  
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Requisition form   Form on which test are ordered; list pertinent patient information and any special requirements for the test ordered  
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Sclerotic   Hardened, or veins that are hardened from repeated blood draws  
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Stat   Immediately, often within 45 mins to 1 hour of receipt in laboratory  
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Thrombotic   Containing blood clots  
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Tortuous   Twisted  
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Apheresis   The removal of whole blood from a patient or donor; the components of whole blood are separated mechanically, one of the separated portions is withdrawn and the remaining components are transfused back into the patient or donor.  
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Autologous   "Self" in blood transfusion and transplantation, it means that donor and recipient are the same person  
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Blood bank   A place where blood is collected from donor, typed, separated into components,stored,and prepared for transfusion to recipients  
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Blood culture   A laboratory test used to check for bacteria or other micro-organisms in a blood sample  
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Blood smear   A blood test performed on slides that give information about the number and shape of blood cells  
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Dermal puncture   Also known as skin puncture; a procedure in which a finger or heel is lanced to obtain a small quantity of blood for testing also called a capillary draw  
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EDTA   Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; used as an anticoagulant to keep blood specimens from clotting.  
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Galactosemia   An inherited disorder in which the body is unable to metabolize the simple sugar (galactose) causing the affected patient to be unable to tolerate any form of milk as well as other foods containing galactose  
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Hematocrit   The proportion of the blood that consist of packaged red blood cells expressed as a percentage by volume; the hematocrit test measures the percentage of hemocrit in the blood  
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Iatrogenic anemia   A type of anemia that results from multiple phlebotomies; it is especially common in geriatric, pediatric, or under weight patients  
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Peripheral blood smears   Also called blood films; they consist of a thin layer of blood smeared on a microscope slide then stained to allow microscopic examination  
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Waived test   Blood glucose, pregnancy,and fecal blood testing are examples of  
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Colorectal Cancer,   Fecal specimen collection is used to detect  
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An appropriate introduction to a patient is   "Hello, my name is Courtney, I am a phlebotomy technician and I am here to draw your blood"  
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Proper patient identification include   Comparing a patient's wristband to the laboratory order sheet and asking the patient to state and spell his or her name should be used to verify information.  
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Implied consent   Is given when the patient performs an action that indicates that he or she agrees to the procedure being preformed.  
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Expressed consent   Refers to treatment such as surgery or experimental procedures or medication  
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Informed consent   Requires that a patient receives full information about a procedure that is about to be performed  
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