Fundamentals

What could possibly lead to death and patient harm, and is one of the most critical lab tasks?

Which instrument can perform coagulation testing?

QC Term: percentage value that represents how far the average result varies from the mean

Compliance for CLIA is voluntary for some labs

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Probability: Likely to occur immediately

Needlesticks, cuts from glass and contaminant exposure are considered

Risk Assessment Code Descriptions: Serious

Category __ agents pose potential for future attacks, easily accessible (Hanta virus, M. tuberculosis)

Risk Assessment Code Descriptions: Imminent Danger

A max of one attempt by a technician is allowed to collect blood

CATA: EMEDS (medical readiness) instruments should be

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Severity: Lost workday mishap. Damage $10K-200K

____ can be used for fragile veins in 23-25g sizes and places less pressure on the vein

Risk Assessment Code Descriptions: Negligible

Identifying hazards and assessing risks are ORM principles

Normal values are established by the lab for every common test

Lancets are less standardized

Corrosive agents, toxic substances and mutagens/teratogens are: ______________

CATA: Considerations for pediatric patients

CATA: Guidelines for professional conduct

There are __ methods of competency assessment

______ handles indigenous or exotic agents, with the potential for aerosol transmission

The ____ is typically performed in conjunction with JCAHO.

CATA: Criteria for adult capillary collection

Adolescent patient's are often scared and do not want to be treated like an adult

Used to log in labs from existing test request

What is CHCS?

Duty related incidents must be reported the next day

Westgard Rule- One control outside 2SD, serves as a warning to watch for shifts and trends

Category __ agents pose the greatest risk for person to person transmission with high mortality rate

Chemical Labeling: Red means what?

Westgard Rule- One control exceeds mean by 2SD and one by -2SD. Reject this run.

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Probability: Probably will occur in time

In the LRN, ________ are the first line defenders, like clinics and local hospitals

Solution with values that are determined by the lab

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Severity: First aid or minor treatment, damage <$10K

CATA: Protected information under HIPAA

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Probability: Possible to occur in time

Substance with an approximate value

______ handles dangerous or exotic agents, a separate building for testing with a shower and decon on exit

QC Term: the closeness of a result to the actual value

Chemical Labeling: White means what?

EMEDS instruments are frequently used as POCT instruments in peacetime operations

Chemical Labeling: Yellow means what?

Under ___, inspections will cover all aspects of QA/QC, test reporting and personnel safety.

Safety training is the responsibility of

Category __ agents pose moderate risk for person to person transmission. (Brucella spp., C. perfringens)

CATA: Safety measures for compressed gases

Solution with values that are predetermined by the manufacturer

"Accept no unnecessary risk" is _______

_________ are manufactured with a variety of anticoagulants

QC Term: ability to detect minute levels or concentration of a substance

______ handles agents not known to consistently cause disease in healthy adults

How often are competency trainings required for those with patient contact?

QC Term: ability of a procedure to measure what it should

In the LRN, ________ detect and confirm biological threats, enabling local/national authorities to respond

CATA: What will you find in a MSDS?

Act of bringing about good or acting in the best interest of someone else

Chemical Labeling: Blue means what?

A chemical hazard that can cause malignant tumors

Under ___, labs must follow good manufacturing practices and compliance is not voluntary

(Risk Assessment Code) Mishap Severity: Permanent partial disability, damage $200K-1M

Under ___, labs that crossmatch at least 1 unit a month must be accredited

Safety Training is documented on

______ handles agents of human disease, with a BSL 1 + autoclave

Which instrument is a hematology analyzer?

Which instrument is a chemistry analyzer?

Which instrument can perform serum chemistries, H&H and blood gases

A feeling or urge that compels you to behave in a certain way

Cooperation between the lab and other staff has a minimal impact on the patient's care.

QC Term: The range or distribution of values about the mean

Substance with an EXACT known value

Used to enter in lab orders

Proficiency testing is to be completed at a designated time, preferably by the lead tech.

A system of moral standards

CATA: QA includes:

Boating, bungee jumping, driving and sports activities are considered

CATA: Methods of delivery for bioterrorism

CATA: Quality Improvement includes

CATA: Issues with geriatric phlebotomy

Used to manually enter in results

In the LRN, ________ have the capacity to ID specific strains of infectious agents

A chemical hazard that can cause reproductive issues, chromosomal and genetically induced congenital problems

The AFI that encompasses the entire AFOSH program

CATA: Problems you may encounter during phlebotomy

A CAP deficiency that may have a serious affect on patient care and/or the lab worker

CATA: Benefits of using the Tenderfoot device for a heel stick

What is the #1 way to prevent infectious hazard exposure?

Used to look up patient's previous lab results

CATA: What are the features of JBAIDS?

Treating people with dignity, honor and privacy