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04/25/2014

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Abbreviation for healthcare provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death
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IDS
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Coding system used for patients seen in ambulatory setting and physician billing
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CPT
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Third-party payer
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Insurance portability
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Classification system used to determine payment to hospitals for outpatient services
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APC
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Phlebotomy duty involving testing for TB and Cocci
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Perform point-of-care testing
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Agency that certifies phlebotomists
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ASCP
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Phlebotomy is used as a therapeutic treatment for
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Polycythemia
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Credentials of AMT-certified phlebotomist
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RPT
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Ancient bloodletting instrument that has counterpart in modern-day bleeding device
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Fleam
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Personal "zone of comfort" is a radius
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1.5 to 4 feet
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Average speaking rate of a normal adult
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125 to 150 words per minute
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Performs tests to identify abnormalities of the blood and blood-forming tissues
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Hematology
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Patient in nephrology department

Being treated for disorder of

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Kidneys
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Otorhinolaryngology department
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Ear, nose and throat disorders
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Treats patients with tumors
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Oncology
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Treatment of newborns
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Neonatologist
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Does not test CSF
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Immunohematolgy
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Department processes and stains tissue samples for microscopic analysis
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Histology
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Appendectomy performed in a freestanding ambulatory surgical center
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Secondary Care
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Hospital department performs diagnostic tests and monitors therapy of patients with heart problems
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ECG
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Basic Metabolic Panels (BMPs)
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Chemistry
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Performs chromosome studies
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Cytogenetics
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Pap smear
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Cytology
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Pre-paid group healthcare organization in which members must have preauthorization for certain medical procedures
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MCO
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Sophisticated and highly complex medical care
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Tertiary Care
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Primary physician considered patients gatekeeper
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HMO
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Performs CEA testing
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Chemistry
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Performed in the serology department
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RPR
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Same qualification as a Medical Technologist
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MLS
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Examines specimens microscopically for the prescence of crystals, casts, bacteria, and blood cells
Definition
Urinalysis
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Brain wave mapping and evoked potentials are performed
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EEG
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Relatively new category of multi-skilled personnel who work as part of the nursing team, performing nursing and phlebotomy duties
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PCT
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Lab worker with bachelors degree
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MLS
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Lab worker with associates degree
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MLT
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Specimen for ova and parasite testing
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Microbiology
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Blood typing and compatibiity
Definition
Blood Bank
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Sample for Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP)
Definition
Coagulation
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
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Hematology
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Analyzed in anatomical pathology area
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Biopsy Tissue
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Nurse practitioner considered case manager
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Primary Care
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AMT, ASCP, NCA
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Certify Laboratory Professionals
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Public Health Service's responsibilities
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Administer programs for control of disease
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It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager to
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Know the patient's financial capabilities
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Nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families understand their rights and and responsibilities while in health care facility
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Patient Care Partnership Brochure
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Managed care organizations control costs by
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Detecting risk factors early
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Telephone etiquette involves
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Referring an emotional caller to the administrator
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Primary duty of phlebotomist
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Collect blood specimens
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Part of the phlebotomists role is to promote good public relations
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Patients equate their experiences with the overall caliber of care received
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Primum non nocere comes from the Hipocratic Oath and means
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First do no harm
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Example of good work ethic
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Dependability
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Phlebotomist participates in continuing education programs to
Definition
Stay up to date on the latest procedures
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One of phlebotomists duties
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Perform lab computer operations
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Ancient bloodletting device has counterpart in modern day bleeding device
Definition
Fleam
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Proof of participation in a workshop to upgrade skills is called
Definition
Continuing education units
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Confirming response to a patient
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I understand how you must be feeling
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While staying in a healthcare facility one of patients expectation is
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Help with billing claims
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Negative kinesics
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Frowning
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Projects a professional image
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Closed toe, conservative shoe
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Patient loses trust in phlebotomist when phleb
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Brushes off patient's concerns
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Improper telephone protocol
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Hanging up on hostile individuals
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Proxemics is study of an individuals
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Concept of space
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One element of good communication in healthcare involves
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Accepting patients as unique individuals with special needs
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Best way to deal with a difficult patient
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Help patient to feel as if they are in control
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Example of proxemics
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Personal contact
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Allows patients to feel in control
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Agreeing with patients that it is their right to refuse a blood draw
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Outpatient Care
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Ambulatory Care
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Department responsible for administering patient's oxygen therapy
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Respiratory Therapy
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Recognizing diversity, does NOT promote good will and harmonious relationships
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FALSE
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To communicate effectively with someone it is important to avoid eye contact
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FALSE
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Medical specialty that treats skeletal system disorders
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Orthopedics
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Specialty is treatment of newborns
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Neonatologist
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Blood Bank
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Immunohematology
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Federal law that established standards for electronic exchange of patient information
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HIPAA
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Other department would lab coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring
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Pharmacy
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Only high school diploma is required
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Phlebotomist
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Performs blood cultures
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Microbiology
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When dealing with patients that are ill or irritable a confident and professional appearance will be most helpful
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TRUE
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Patient in labor admitted to
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Obstetrics
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Toxicology is often part of
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Chemistry
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Specialist in diagnosing disease from lab findings
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Clinical pathologist
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Patient must sign consent form when being tested for HIV
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TRUE
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Analyzes ABGs and tests lung capacity
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Respiratory Therapy
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Performs radiographic procedures and other imaging
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Diagnostic radiology
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Example of inpatient care facility
Definition
Children's hospital
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Perform a hemogram
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Hematology
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Provides therapy to restore patient immobility
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Physical Therapy
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All medical laboratories regulated by
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CLIA
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Action that does not encourage good verbal communication
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Using pat cliches
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Glucose test could be performed in department
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Chemistry
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Medical specialty treats patients with blood disorders
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Hematology
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Offered by local public health agencies
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Immunization of the populace
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Phleb who appears knowledgeable, honest and sincere instills
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Trust
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Phleb told to take procedural shortcuts, but doesn't
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Integrity
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Medical care for the indignent
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Medicaid
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Chemical screening tests on urine
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Urinalysis
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Diagnosis and treatment of disease of joint inflammation
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Rheumatology
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Penalty of possible fine or jail time
Definition
Maintain patient confidentiality
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Factors considered critical in understanding diverse populations healthcare needs
Definition

Approach to health and illness

Family living environment

Traditions related to healing

 

ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Phlebotomy derived from Greek word meaning
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Cut a vein
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Emotional patient and can't understand what phleb is asking
Definition
Communication barrier
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