Medca stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

type and cross match - ANSWERtakes place for transfusions to determine if a patient will react after a transfusion (learning if blood is compatible with donors) preanalytical phase - ANSWERthe process of collecting a specimen for further laboratory testing anatomic pathology - ANSWERprocess of testing specimen such as biopsy pharmacy department - ANSWERprimary consultant for blood collected for testing drug levels quality improvement - ANSWERthe use of data-based methods in order to ...

chief complaint - ANSWERThe main reason a patient schedules an appointment Certified mail - ANSWERDismissal of the patient should be delivered via Patient Diagnosis - ANSWERICD-9 codes are used to identify A written request - ANSWERBefore releasing a patient information ____________ is needed from the patient Social History - ANSWERAn example of subjective data is Intranet - ANSWERThe ____________ is the electronic communication within the facility 1-3 years - ANSWERActive reco...

MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - ANSWERCollection of quiz style questions for study purposes What department studies disease? - ANSWERPathology What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - ANSWER5 Liters. 55% plasma, 45% formed elements What are erythrocytes? - ANSWER(RBC) Red Blood Cells. Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs. An leukocyte is? - ANSWER(WBC) White...

Acromial process - ANSWERThe outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade. Anthropometric measurements - ANSWERSet of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight. Aorta - ANSWERThe main trunk of the systemic arteries. Antecubital fossa - ANSWERThe triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow. Aseptic - ANSWERFree from pathogenic micro-organisms. Autocla...

Hippocrates (460-377 BC) - ANSWERFather of medicine , & starts study of medicine and prescribes asprin as medicine When was the invention of the stethoscope by Rene Laennec - ANSWER1816 When was the first transfusion of human blood performed by James Blundell - ANSWER1818 When was the development of the syringe by Charles Pravaz and Alexander Wood - ANSWER1853 When was germs identified as cause of disease by Louis Pasteur - ANSWER1857 Who and when was Antiseptic principal of the p...

chief complaint - ANSWERThe main reason a patient schedules an appointment Certified mail - ANSWERDismissal of the patient should be delivered via Patient Diagnosis - ANSWERICD-9 codes are used to identify A written request - ANSWERBefore releasing a patient information ____________ is needed from the patient Social History - ANSWERAn example of subjective data is Intranet - ANSWERThe ____________ is the electronic communication within the facility 1-3 years - ANSWERActive reco...

Normal Respiration for normal adult - ANSWER12-20 Procedure for fasting blood test? - ANSWERDrink only water; and refrain from eating for at least 8 hours Turboculocious - ANSWERInfection Disease Use to prep patient for EKG? - ANSWERAlcohol Wipes Novacane - ANSWERUsed for anestectic Unsure of interaction with a drug? - ANSWERPhysician's Desk Reference Area to place leads on arms and legs? - ANSWERApply to fatty tissue area Use of enema? - ANSWERTo clear bowels Caring for...

MedCa Phlebotomy Certification Exam Review - ANSWERCollection of quiz style questions for study purposes What department studies disease? - ANSWERPathology What is the general blood volume for the average adult? - ANSWER5 Liters. 55% plasma, 45% formed elements What are erythrocytes? - ANSWER(RBC) Red Blood Cells. Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide away from the cells to the lungs. An leukocyte is? - ANSWER(WBC) White...

Once an egg is fertilized, the egg is implanted into the walls of the ____________ - ANSWERUterus ___________________ is the stage in which the female reproductive system slowly stops making sex hormones, therefore ending the reproductive cycle. - ANSWERMenopause Ovaries produce which of the following? - ANSWERA. Eggs B. Sperm C. Hormones D. Both A and C < answer ! The vagina is also known as the birth canal. - ANSWERTrue The follicular phase begins on the _________ day of a wo...

Pathology - ANSWERThe study of nature and the cause of disease How many liters of blood does the body contain? - ANSWER5 liters Erythrocytes - ANSWERRed blood cells Leukocyte - ANSWERWhite blood cell Thrombocytes - ANSWERPlatelets 120 days - ANSWERHow long does mature red blood cells live once they enter blood stream Hemoglobin - ANSWERIron containing pigment of red blood cells Pre-analytical phase - ANSWERPhlebotomist are primarily responsible for this phase of lab testing ...