NHA Phlebotomy Exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

OSHA Establishes regulations and guidelines to direct phlebotomists to work at the highest level of safety possible when handling bio hazards and chemicals. The blood borne pathogens standard (OSHA) - addresses use of PPE - availability to the Hep B immunization - Each workplace must have a exposure control plan - has guidelines to ensure safety - provides standard plans for after an exposure. - engineering controls and record keeping protocols PPE for venipuncture and capillary (OSHA) well fitting gloves Airborne infection PPE (OSHA) N99 or N95 mask What do you do when you have an accidental needle stick? (OSHA) First you wash the area with soap and water (basic first aid), then undergo medical examination that includes you and the patient get tested for HIV, HBV and HCV. Then document the exposure in sharps injury log. What do you include in a sharps injury log? (OSHA) date and time of incident, type of sharps used, who was involved (patient or staff w/o names), location and a detailed description of how it occurred. What is the joint commission? - accredits and certifies healthcare organizations - independent, nongovernmental, and nonprofit - focuses on continual improvement of patient safety and quality of care through regulations and standards The national patient safety goals program (JC) sets requirements for issues including training of health care professionals, communication of test results, and accurate IDs (2-factor method) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) -develops standards and guidelines in order for a laboratory to be accredited - provides guidelines for phlebotomists for better accuracy and patient care (like for the use of tubes and needles). standards include level of additives and their use for which tests, order of draw, processing and handling, depth of needle and location needed for capillary collection - provides guidelines for quality control, patient care, risk reductions, and time saving and cost cutting measures. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - helps ID and and educate about infections, illnesses and disease preventions. - IDs new disease and works to prevent spreads - Provides guidelines for PPE sharps handling and hand hygiene - recommends standard precautions when handling body fluids