Module One Lab 101020 - Phlebotomy MLT1325 PDF

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Module 1 Lab Rasmussen College MLT1325: Phlebotomy Assignment Due: October 11, 2020

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Lab Assignment – Phlebotomy Scavenger Hunt Instructional Objectives Upon completion of this exercise, appropriate discussion, and related readings, the student will be able to:  Describe the different levels of personnel found in the clinical laboratory and how Clinical Laboratory Improvement affects job descriptions.  Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment used by a phlebotomist.

Introduction Knowing the tools used by a phlebotomist and the appropriate time to use them is an important part of safety and effectively collecting patient sample. In this lab session, you will be introduced to these tools.

Exercise 1: Phlebotomy Equipment Materials Required • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Gloves Hand sanitizer Lancet Gauze pad Sharps container Various evacuated tube Tourniquet Syringe Bandages or tape Pen Tube holder Needles Winged infusion set (aka Butterfly) Capillary tube

Procedure 1. Locate each of phlebotomy tools in the chart below. 2. Describe each item and determine its appropriate use in the clinical lab.

Equipment Name Gloves

Equipment Description

Equipment Use

Vinal No latex

Gloves are used to protect the patient and from me, and protect me from the patient.

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Hand sanitizer

Gel, clear, Generally high in alcohol.

Hand sanitizer is used to sanitize hands.

Lancet

Chunk of gauze, small white.

Lancets are used to puncture skin.

Gauze pad

Chunk of gauze, small and white.

Gauze pads are used to stop bleeding.

Sharps container

Red box, could also be an almond color.

Sharp containers are used for needles, glass slides, anything sharp.

Evacuated tube

Plastic tube, tube has been vacuumed sealed.

Evacuated tubes are used to draw blood.

Tourniquet

Flat piece of vinal.

Tourniquets are used ro tightened on arm to locate vein.

Syringe

Graduated barrel needle connects to.

Syringes are used pressure on vein.

Bandage

Sticky with cotton pad.

Bandages are used to cover cuts and injuries.

Pen

Fine tip writing instrument.

Pen is used to label tubes.

Tube holder

Hard plastic.

Tube holders are used to hold the tube while drawing blood.

Needles

Sharp, usually metal, different sizes.

Needles are used to poke.

Winged infusion set

Different sizes, also known as butterfly set.

Winged infusion sets are used to poke.

Capillary Tube

Little piece of plastic.

Capillary tubes are used to store blood.

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Critical Thinking Questions 1. A phlebotomist is going to complete heel sticks in the newborn and pediatric units, which supplies should be on his or her phlebotomy tray. If a phlebotomist is going to complete heel sticks in the new born and pediatrics the following supplies should be on his or her tray: Gloves, Alcohol wipes, Hand sanitizer, Lancet, Gauze pad, Sharps container Evacuated tube, Pen, Lab coat, and Goggles. 2. A phlebotomist is completing routine venipuncture using ETS. Which supplies should the phlebotomist prepare? If a phlebotomist is completing routine venipuncture using ETS they should prepare the following supplies: Tourniquet, Evacuated tube, Tube holder, Pen, Needle, Sharps container, Alcohol wipes, Hand sanitizer, Gauze, BandAid, Lab coat, Gloves, and Goggles.

3. A patient has a latex allergy. What phlebotomy supplies should the phlebotomist be concerned with containing latex? The phlebotomist should be concerned about the following supplies that could potentially contain latex: Gloves, Tourniquet, and a Band-Aid. 4. Describe the different sizes of lancets available and the purpose of each. The different sizes of lancets include: 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, and 3.0. The different sizes of lancets depend on the patient’s blood flow.

5. Explain how the gauge of a collection needle relates to the size of the needle diameter. The gauge of collection relates to the size of the needle diameter by the lower size of a needle would be a bigger gauge.

Exercise 2: CLIA ‘88 CLIA ’88 regulates all medical laboratories. As part of this regulation, laboratory testing id divided into four levels of complexity. Complete the following chart regarding these complexity levels. CLIA’88 Level of Complexity

Types of tests

Healthcare professional qualified to perform

Waived

Simple, little to no harm, pregnancy tests.

Lab assistants would be qualified to perform these types of tests.

Provider Preformed Microscopy

OB clinic, swab tests, urine tests.

Mid-level health care such as a Doctor, physician, or CNA would be able to

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perform these tests. Moderate Complexity

Usually done in a clinic, requires documentation, CVC, Chemistry tests.

2 years and above health care workers such as MLT, CLS, and MTs would be able to perform these tests.

High Complexity

Usually performed in a hospital lab tests such as DNA testing.

At least a 4-year degree or above health care workers such as MLS, MLT, CLS, CLT would be able to perform these tests....