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Carlieleanne on August 27, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 what times can a specimen be drawn when ordering a dig. level | 1/2 hour before OR 6 hours after (unless specified, process Digoxin Level for pre-dose only) |
| when can dilantin and theophylline levels be drawn | 1/2 hour prior to the NEXT dose |
| after you have completed the tumor marker req, where does it go | clipped to the patient's chart |
| where is a tumor marker specimen sent | BCCA |
| what is microbiology | the study of microorganisms; specifically disease -causing microorganisms |
| what is the function of blood cultures | done to detect the presense of bacteria or yeasts, which may have spread from a specific site in the body into the bloodstream |
| when would a physician order a blood culture | if patient is having symptoms of septicemia or sepsis |
| what is an Antibiotic assay | is a method for quantitatively determining the concentration of an antibiotic by its effect in inhibiting the growth of a susceptible microorganism |
| what factors determine when blood is collected for an antibiotic assay | how the medication was administered as well as when an infusion is finished |
| what is an arterial blood gas test | a blood test that is performed to determine the concentration of oxygen, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate and pH in the blood |
| give 5 reasons why an arterial blood gas test might be done | evaluate severe breathing problems and lung disease, evaluate need for extra oxygen or help with breathing, to qualify for home oxygen use, measure the acid-base level in heart or kidney failure, uncontroled diabetes, sleep disorders, a drug overdose or severe infection, detect exposure to carbon dioxide and other chemicals |
| where is the sample of an ABG drawn and who collects it | taken from the arteries and is taken by the Respiratory Technician (RT) |
| how long does an antibiotic or anticoagulant remain in the blood and thus affect test results | varies on the medication |
| why do welist all antibiotics a patient is taking in the microbiology req | because it effects the result of the test |
| what is MRSA | is caused by the stayphylococcus aureus bacteria and is found on the skin and in the nose |
| what can be done to prevent the spread of MRSA | isolation or infection control, most important type is called Contact Isolation (WASH YOUR HANDS) |
| how long does it take for test results when culturing a sample for MRSA | 2-3 days |
| what is VRE | enterococci are bacteria normally present in the human intestines and in the female genital tract and are often found in the environment |
| what is the most effective way of preventing the spread of VRE | proper hand washing |
| what is an MRO | multi-resistant organism |
| what is bone marrow | spongy tissue found inside some of the larger bones (breast bone, hips, ribs, skull, and spin contain stem cells) |
| what is a bone marrow biopsy | a method to remove a tissue sample from the body for examination |
| what is a bone marrow aspiration | a sample of the liquid portion of the marrow is withdrawn, usually done at the same time as a bone marrow biopsy |
| what is the function of the blood bank | typing and cross matching patient's blood, obtaining blood for transufsions, storing blood and blood components, and keeping records of transfusion and blood donors |
| how long are the results of a cross match good for | 72 hours |
| when must a newly admitted patient be screened for MRSA | right upon admission |
| what is cytology | studies cell structure, cell composition, and the interaction of cells with other cells |
| list 6 specimens that may be collected for cytology | sputum, bronchial aspiration, pleural fluid, urine, peritoneal fluid, CSF |
| what is a thoracentesis | procedure to withdraw fluid from the pleural cavity |
| what is the BCCDC | BC Centre for disease control is an agency responsible for supporting a comprehensive program for communicable diseases and environmental health protection and control |
| what is the function of provincial lab tests | these tests are mostly serology and immunology tests |
| WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SEROLOGY | the study of antibodies and antigens useful in detecting the presence and intensity of a current infection |
| WHAT IS THE MEANING OF IMMUNOLOGY | study of all aspects of the immune system including its structure and function, disorders of the immune system, blood banking, immunization and organ transplantation |
| name 6 serological tests and specimen collected | ASOT (blood), Brucella (blood), Diptheria (blood), Pertussis (blood), H-pylori (blood, sputum,stool), Lyme Disease (blood) |
| name a mycobacteriology and what specimens are collected (5) | AFB (sputum, urine, body fluids/tissue, CSF, gastric washings) |
| what specimens are used in a syphilis test | blood, CSF, exudate (fluid in blood vessels) |
| name 2 virus serological tests and what specimens are collected | Epstein-Barr virus (blood), Mycoplasma serology (blood) |
| what is the name of the parasitology test and what specimen is collected | stool for ova and parasites (feces) |
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