Lesson 1: Hematology
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Hematology Introduction
Hematology
The Importance of Testing Hemoglobin
What Is Hemoglobin?
Anemia and Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Symptoms of Anemia
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Possible Causes of Anemia
Possible Cause of Anemia: Inadequate Diet or Low Dietary Intake
Possible Cause of Anemia: Poor Iron Absorption
Important Facts on Iron Absorption
Possible Cause of Anemia: Malabsorption of Nutrients
Possible Cause of Anemia: Disease
Possible Cause of Anemia: Blood Loss
Possible Cause of Anemia: Rapid Growth
Possible Cause of Anemia: Lead
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Iron-Deficiency Anemia & WIC Clients
Hyperhemoglobinemia
Cause of Hyperhemoglobinemia: Smoking/Living at High Altitude
Cause of Hyperhemoglobinemia: Dehydration
Cause of Hyperhemoglobinemia: Build-up of Iron in the Body
Additional Requirements for Testing Blood
Blood Testing Exemptions
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Lesson One Summary
Lesson 2: Masimo Pronto Testing
Masimo Pronto Introduction
What We Will Learn
Objectives
Who can use the Pronto?
Self-Check
Features of the Masimo Pronto
Review Activity
Cable and Sensors
Cable and Sensors (Continued)
Choosing a Sensor
Choosing a Test Site
Self-Check
Performing the Test
Performing the Test (Continued)
Troubleshooting
Self-Check
Tips for Testing Children
Self-Check: Tips for Testing Children
Lesson Two Summary
Lesson 3: Hematology
Lesson Three Introduction
Hemoglobin Blood Test
Universal Precautions
Universal Precautions: Gloves
Universal Precautions: Lancets
Universal Precautions: Cleaning Lab Surfaces
Exposure Control Plan
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Hemoglobin Test Steps
Hemoglobin Test Video
Step One: Signing the Rights and Obligations Form
Step Two: Washing Hands
Step Three: Assembling Supplies
Step Four: Turning on the HemoCue Machine
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Step Five: If Error Messages are Displayed
Step Six: Choosing/Warming the Finger
Step Seven: Cleansing the Finger
Step Eight: Holding the Finger
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Step Nine: Puncturing the Finger
Step Ten: Filling the Cuvette
Step Eleven: Measuring Hemoglobin Levels
Step Twelve: Bandaging the Finger
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Step Thirteen: Cleansing the Work Surface
Step Fourteen: Disposing of Supplies
Performing a Second Test
Low Hemoglobin Values
Required Actions For Low Hemoglobin
Required Actions For Low Hemoglobin (continued)
Critically Low Hemoglobin Values
Review Activity
Lesson Three Summary
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