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Question 1

consists of organs and tissues primarily involved in the production of blood.

Answer 1

HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM

Question 2

Organs under HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM

Answer 2

➢ Spleen
➢ Kidneys
➢ Liver
➢ Bone Marrow
➢ Blood

Question 3

anucleate, biconcave, discoid cells with REDDISH protein,
hemoglobin, which transports oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Answer 3

Red Blood Cells

Question 4

What is the size of red blood cells

Answer 4

7 to 8 micrometers

Question 5

loss of oxygen-carrying capacity and is often reflected
in a reduced RBC count.

Answer 5

ANEMIA

Question 6

means an increased RBC count reflecting increased circulating RBC mass resulting to blood viscosity.

Answer 6

POLYCYTHEMIA

Question 7

also known as, LEUKOCYTES. Cell types dedicated to protecting their host from infection and injury.

Answer 7

White Blood Cells

Question 8

transported in the blood form their source, usually bone marrow or lymphoid tissue.

Answer 8

White Blood Cells

Question 9

decreased WBC count

Answer 9

LEUKOPENIA

Question 10

increased WBC count.

Answer 10

LEUKOCYTOSIS

Question 11

also known as thrombocytes. They maintain blood vessel integrity by initiating vessel wall repairs (based on their functions).

Answer 11

Platelets

Question 12

major cells that control hemostasis.

Answer 12

Platelets

Question 13

measures 2 to 4 micrometers, round, oval, anucleate and slightly granular.

Answer 13

Platelets

Question 14

Used only when small quantities of blood are required

Answer 14

SKIN PUNCTURE

Question 15

Preferred sample for newborn screening

Answer 15

SKIN PUNCTURE

Question 16

Recommended depth puncture:

Answer 16

• Infants: <2mm
• Adults: 2-2.5mm

Question 17

In skin puncture:

Warm the puncture site to increase the blood flow by _______ and to arterialize the sample.

Answer 17

7-fold

Question 18

Order of draw for Skin Puncture:

Answer 18

1. Blood Gas Analysis samples
2. Slide/Smear
3. Lavender micro-collection tube 4. Other tubes with anticoagulants 5. Serum collection tubes

Question 19

Puncture site for infants

Answer 19

median or lateral side of the plantar surface of the heel

Question 20

Puncture site for adults

Answer 20

palmar surface, the distal portion of the 3rd or 4th finger of the non-dominant hand

Question 21

Angle of the needle in venipuncture

Answer 21

15-30’

Question 22

Standard needle length:

Answer 22

1-1.5 inches

Question 23

Standard needle gauge:

Answer 23

21

Question 24

Complications of Venipuncture

Answer 24

Ecchymosis
Syncope
Hematoma

Question 25

most commonly encountered, purplish discoloration, leakage of a small amount of blood around the puncture site

Answer 25

Ecchymosis

Question 26

purplish discoloration, leakage of a large amount of blood that rapidly swells

Answer 26

Hematoma

Question 27

2nd most common Complications of Venipuncture

Answer 27

Hematoma