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National Healthcare Association's Phlebotomy Certification Study Guide 2012

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What are the 2 types of ciruclation in the heart?   show
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What does Pulmonary Circulation do?   show
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What does Systemic Circulation do?   show
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What are the 2 RIGHT valves of the heart?   show
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What are the 2 LEFT valves of the heart?   show
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show 1. Endocardium 2. Myocardium 3. Epicardium  
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show 1. Aorta 2. Arteries 3. Arterioles 4. Capillaries 5. Venules 6. Veins 7. Superior Vena Cava 8. Inferior Vena Cava  
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show 5-6 liters  
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show liquid  
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Formed Elements is the ___________ portion of blood.   show
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What does the formed elements (celluar portion of blood) consist of?   show
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What is the lifespan for Erythrocytes?   show
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show 1. Neutrophils 2. Lymphocytes 3. Monocytes 4. Eosinophils 5. Basophils  
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show White Blood Cells  
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Define Hemostasis.   show
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show 1. Vascular Stage 2. Platelet Phase 3. Coagulation Phase 4. Fibrinolysis  
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show 1st step in Hemostasis. Injury to blood vessels, causing it to constrict and slowing the blood flow.  
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show 2nd step in Hemostasis. Platelets adhere to injured endothelial lining. This forms aggregation (temporary platelet plug).  
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Define Aggregation.   show
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show 3rd Step in Hemostasis. Converts temporary platelet plug into a stabin fibrin clot.  
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Explain Fibrinolysis in Hemostasis.   show
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What does APTT stand for?   show
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What is APTT used to monitor?   show
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What does PT stand for?   show
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What is PT used to monitor?   show
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What are the 3 major beins located in the antecubital fossa that are acceptable to use for a VP?   show
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show Vein of choice for a VP. A large vein that tends not to move.  
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show 2nd vein of choice for a VP. This vein has tendency to move. It is often the only vein that can be palpated in an obese patient.  
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show 3rd vein of choice for a VP. Tends to move.  
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What are 3 unsuitable veins for a VP?   show
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Define Hematoma.   show
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show 1. Insufficient pressure applied to the site. 2. Needle going through the vein  
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show Increase of proportion of plasma due to tourniquet being left on too long.  
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show The tourniquet being left on too long.  
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show 2 minutes  
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Define Phlebitis.   show
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show Repeated VP to a site  
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Define Petechiae.   show
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What can cause Petechiae.   show
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show A blood clot, usually consequence of insufficient pressure after a needle is withdrawn.  
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What can cause Thrombus.   show
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Define Thrombophlebitis.   show
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Define Septicemia.   show
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show An injury to underlying tissues cause by probing the needle.  
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What can cause trauma.   show
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Define Edema.   show
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show 1. Hematoma 2. Hemoconcentration 3. Phlebitis 4. Petechiae 5. Thrombus 6. Thrombophlebitis 7. Septicemia 8. Trauma 9. Edema  
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show No deeper then 2.0mm  
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show Medial and lateral of the plantar surface of the heel.  
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What is the order of draw?   show
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show Yellow Tube  
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#2 in order of draw.   show
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#3 in order of draw.   show
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#4 in order of draw.   show
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#5 in order of draw.   show
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show Lavender Tube  
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show Gray Tube  
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show 1. Electrophoresis 2. Toxicology 3. Immunochemistry  
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show Analyzes chemical components of blood.  
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Explain Toxicology in relation to chemistry section.   show
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show Detects and measures substances such as hormones, enzymes, and drugs.  
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show A group of tests ordered by a physician.  
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show Where blood is collected, stored and prepared for blood transfusion.  
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Explain the Serology (immunology) section.   show
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show Detection of pathogenic microorgranisms in patient samples.  
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Explain the Urinalysis section.   show
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Explain the Hematology section.   show
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show Whole blood  
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Explain what to do for an External Hemorrage.   show
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show Insufficient return of blood flow to the heart.  
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show Infectious microorganisms that can be classified as viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.  
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Define Portal of Exit in relation to the chain of infection.   show
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Define Mode of Transmission in relation to the chain of infection.   show
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Define Portal of Entry in relation to the chain of infection.   show
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Define Susceptible Host in relation to the chain of infection.   show
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What are the 5 steps to the chain of infection?   show
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Define Medical Asepsis.   show
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show 1:10 bleach to water  
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Define Negligence.   show
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What are the 4 D's of negligence?   show
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Define Tort.   show
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What is it called if you touch a patient before they give you full consent?   show
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Define Invasion of Privacy.   show
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Define Defamation of character.   show
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show Collection of blood when the patient is in basil state - refrained from exercise, food, or drink for 12 hrs prior to drawing.  
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show Diabetes Mellitus  
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show Oral Glucose Tolerance Test  
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show Diabetes Mellitus  
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show 0700-0900  
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What are you testing for at the 3 hr OGTT?   show
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What are you testing for at the 5 hr OGTT?   show
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What is the purpose of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring?   show
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What is the purpose of Blood Cultures?   show
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show Test that is ordered on infants to detect phenylketonuria - causes MR and brain damage  
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show Blood collected in red tubes that have been pre-warmed to 37 degrees celsius for 30 min.  
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show Specimens that must be chilled ASAP in crushed ice or ice/water mixture.  
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What type of tests would need to be chilled specimens?   show
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Explain Light Sensative Specimens?   show
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What is the additive in the Tiger Top Tube (red/gray)?   show
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show Antiglycolytic Agent: Sodium Fluoride, Lithium Iodoacetate Anticoagulant: Potassium Oxalate  
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What is the additive in a Red Tube?   show
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What is the additive in a Lt. Blue Tube?   show
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What is the additive in a Yellow Tube?   show
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What is the additive in a Green Tube?   show
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What additive is in a Lavender Tube?   show
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show Form a barrier between the serum and fibrin clot - seperate the serum.  
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Common Tests for a Red Tube.   show
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Common Tests for a Tiger Top Tube.   show
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Common Tests for a Gray Tube.   show
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Common Tests for a Green Tube.   show
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show CBC (included RBC, WBC, & Platelet Count). WBC Differenetial Count. Hemoglobin & Hematocrit Determinations. ESR. Sickle Cell Screening.  
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show Prothrombin Time (PTT). Coumadin Therapy. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT). Factor Assays. Bleeding Time (BT).  
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show After a Meal  
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show pathogenic  
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What is the antiglycolytic agent that maintains glucose stability for 3 days?   show
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show Bilirubin  
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show Increases the blood flow.  
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show Blood pH. Blood Gases.  
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What is the most common complication from phlebotomy?   show
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"Butterfly" is another name for a ____________ _____________ __________.   show
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How long should it take for a Red Top Tube to clot?   show
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Define Hemolysis.   show
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Red Blood Cells are also called _________________.   show
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show NO  
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The most common cause of blood culture contamination is ____________ _____________ ____________.   show
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What is the vein that is most easily palpated in an obese patient?   show
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show Therapeutic Drug Monitoring  
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Nosocomial Infections are infections contracted in a __________ ________ __________.   show
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show Systole  
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Relaxation of the heart is ____________.   show
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show To provide the body protection against infection.  
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What do Erythrocytes contain?   show
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