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Phlebotomy Cert prep
Med Phlebo Prep
Question | Answer |
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A group of test ordered as one is often described as what? | Profile or panel |
What is the proper way to identify a patient? | Patient id number name and birthday |
How long can the tourniquest remain on the arm during the venipuncture? | 1 minute |
Which way should the bevel be facing when entering in the arm? | Upwards |
Fistula is | Artificial permanet surgical connection between an artery and a vein |
What is the additive in a light blue top tube? | Sodium Citrate |
Tortuos veins are? | Impaired blood flow, susceptible for infection |
List the anatomy of the heart in order of blood flow? | superior&inferior Vena Cava, RA, Tricusped Valve, RV, Pulmonary Artery to lungs (aveoli), Pulmonary Vein, LA, Bicuspis Valve, Left Ventricle, Aorta |
Serum? | Referring to blood, the clear liquid portion of blood that separates out after clotting has taken place |
Light-sensitive specimens are? | Biliruben, beta-carotene, vitamins A & B6 and porohyrins |
Under a patients bill of rights, can a patient decline medical treatment? | Yes, all the time!!!! |
White Cell Count: | The number of WBC's (leukocytes) found in the peripheral blood and measured per cubic milliliter |
If a patient asks you what tests their physician has ordered; do you tell them | This information is to be given to the patient upon request |
What is the "order of draw" by tube color? | Red, Lt. Blue, Tiger Top, Green, Lavender, Grey, Royal Blue |
Hemoconcentration | Decrease in the fluid content of the blood (plasma), resulting in an increase in concentration. This is determined by an increase in the hematocrit. Caused by a filteration of plasma into the body tissues and ofter created by dehydration |
What is another name for winged infusion set? | Butterfly |
Negligence (four elements) | Duty: of care, Derelict: breach of the duty of care, Direct cause: a Legally recognizable injury that occurs as a result of the breach of the duty of care. Damage: |
if a patient declines medical treatment, what is the first thing you do? | Advise the patient that you understand their concern, and document the declined procedure and notify the nurse. |
You are asked to draw for Blood Urean Nitrate (BUN), Bilirubin direct and CBC what is the proper order of draw? | Tiger top, Lavender |
What is the most common cause for blood culture contamination? | Improper skin preparation |
What types of Antigens are there? | A and B |