lesson 7

Question 1

is important in determining which blood product can be safely used for blood transfusion

Answer 1

BLOOD BANK SPECIMEN

Question 2

conduct tests in the laboratory to ensure that the donated blood is safe for blood transfusion.

Answer 2

BLOOD BANK

Question 3

appropriate age of blood donors

Answer 3

17-66

Question 4

weight for blood donor

Answer 4

110 lbs

Question 5

the unit of blood can be separated into?

Answer 5

1. RBC
2. Plasma
3. Platelet

Question 6

the patients donate blood for their own use especially for elective surgeries. After securing a written permission from the physician, blood can be collected within a minimum of 72 hours from the surgery schedule.

Answer 6

AUTOLOGOUS DONATION

Question 7

the blood of the patient is salvaged (during surgical procedure), washed, and re-infused after testing for residual free hemoglobin.

Answer 7

CELL SALVAGING

Question 8

is a test that checks the blood for pathogens for patients who have a fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Answer 8

BLOOD CULTURE

Question 9

existence of bacteria in the blood

Answer 9

BACTERIMIA

Question 10

presence of microorganism and toxins in the blood

Answer 10

SEPTICEMIA

Question 11

takes first priority in the order of draw to prevent contamination

Answer 11

BLOOD CULTURE

Question 12

second in friction rub?

Answer 12

60 secs

Question 13

seconds to dry the site?

Answer 13

30 secs

Question 14

MEDIA INOCULATION METHODS

Answer 14

1. Direct Inoculation
2. Syringe Method
3. Intermediate Collection Tube

Question 15

a butterfly and a specially designed holder are used.

Answer 15

DIRECT INOCULATION

Question 16

blood is transferred to the culture bottles after completing the draw using a safety transfer device, which is activated as soon as the needle is removed from the site.

Answer 16

SYRINGE METHOD

Question 17

is performed in the laboratory rather than at the patient’s bedside.

Answer 17

INTERMEDIATE COLLECTION TUBE

Question 18

physician request this test to assess the blood clotting functions especially if the patient has an unexplained bleeding

Answer 18

COAGULATION TEST

Question 19

This blood test is done to check if the patient is suffering from diabetes.
- also used to monitor insulin therapy.

Answer 19

2-hour Postprandrial Glucose

Question 20

principles of 2 hour PP collection?

Answer 20

1. The patient is on a high-carbohydrate diet 2 to 3 days prior to the test.
2. fast for at least 10 hours before the test.
3. Fasting glucose specimen may be collected before the start of the procedure.
4. A special breakfast containing an equivalent of 100 g glucose or a glucose beverage is given on the day of the test.
5. Blood glucose specimen is collected 2 hours after the meal.

Question 21

patient who could be suffering from carbohydrate metabolism problems is subjected this test

Answer 21

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

Question 22

GTT procedure?

Answer 22

-must eat a balanced meal containing 150g of carbohydrates for 3 days
-must fast for 12 - 16 hours before the test

Question 23

adult dose of glucose for GTT test?

Answer 23

75g glucose

Question 24

children dose of glucose for GTT test?

Answer 24

1g of glucose per kg of weight

Question 25

dose of glucose for gestational diabetes patients for GTT test?

Answer 25

50- 75 g

Question 26

measures the ability of the body to process lactose and determines if the patient lacks mucosal lactase, which is an enzyme that converts lactose into glucose or galactose.

Answer 26

LACTOSE TOLERANCE TEST

Question 27

performed to exclude the possibility of paternity of a particular child

Answer 27

PATERNITY/PARENTAGE TESTING

Question 28

when does the paternity test will be ready to be released after the test?

Answer 28

48 hours via mail

Question 29

measures drug levels at designated intervals so that the appropriate dosage can be established and maintained for the patient, thus avoiding toxicity.

Answer 29

THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING

Question 30

is performed by drawing a large volume of blood about 500 mL from the patient as part of the treatment procedure for polycythemia and hemochromatosis.

Answer 30

THERAPEUTIC PHLEBOTOMY

Question 31

is the overproduction of red blood cells that is harmful to the patient.

Answer 31

POLYCYTHEMIA

Question 32

is characterized by excess iron deposits in the tissues which could be due to problems with iron metabolism caused by multiple blood transfusions or excessive intake of iron.

Answer 32

HEMOCHROMATOSIS

Question 33

involves the collection of blood, hair, urine, and other substances from the body for the purpose of determining the presence of toxins which could be in very small amounts.

Answer 33

TOXICOLOGY TEST

Question 34

are ordered by the law-enforcement agencies for legal or forensic purposes.

Answer 34

TOXICOLOGY SPECIMENS

Question 35

important information about the collection of the specimen in the ___

Answer 35

CHAIN OF CUSTODY

Question 36

are usually ordered for purposes related to treatment, but could also be for industrial or job-related reasons such as insurance claims or programs and employee drug screening.

Answer 36

BLOOD ALCOHOL TEST

Question 37

Companies, healthcare organizations, and sports associations subject their potential employees to___

Answer 37

DRUG SCREENING

Question 38

checks for the presence of aluminum, arsenic, copper, lead, iron, and zinc.

Answer 38

TRACE ELEMENT/ MINERAL TESTING

Question 39

any analytical test that is done outside the centralized laboratory and near the site where the patient receives treatment.

Answer 39

POINT-OF-CARE TESTING

Question 40

is a non-instrumented test ordered by the physician to evaluate the capillaries for platelet plug formation, which is indicative of disorder in the platelet function or problems in capillary integrity.

Answer 40

BLEEDING TIME TEST

Question 41

used for pre-surgical screening and detection of problems involving hemostasis.

Answer 41

BLEEDING TIME TEST

Question 42

normal result of bleeding time test?

Answer 42

2 to 8 minutes

Question 43

measures the level of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid-base (pH) in the blood, which gives the physician an idea about the status of the function of the patient's lungs, heart, and kidneys.

Answer 43

ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS TEST

Question 44

normal range of pH

Answer 44

7.35 - 7.45

Question 45

aid in moving nutrients in the body and remove wastes in the cells of the body.

Answer 45

ELECTROLYTES

Question 46

helps keep the normal balance of fluids in the body as well and plays a role in transmitting nerve impulses.

Answer 46

SODIUM

Question 47

elevated level of sodium

Answer 47

HYPERNATREMIA

Question 48

reduced level of sodium

Answer 48

HYPONATREMIA

Question 49

is an electrolyte that helps in nerve conduction and muscle function. It also regulates the acid-base balance and osmotic pressure.

Answer 49

POTASSIUM

Question 50

is composed of small, portable testing devices that measure analytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate ion

Answer 50

MULTIPLE TEST PANEL MONITORING

Question 51

could be detected as early as 10 days from conception

Answer 51

PREGNANCY

Question 52

what is hCG

Answer 52

HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

Question 53

maintains the integrity of the cells by helping in balancing the osmotic pressure as well as the acid-base and water balance of the body.

Answer 53

CLORIDE

Question 54

helps transport carbon dioxide to the lungs and regulate blood pH.

Answer 54

BICARBONATE ION

Question 55

comprises about 45% of the blood calcium and helps in the muscular function, cardiac function, blood clotting, and nerve transmission function of the body.

Answer 55

IONIZED CALCIUM

Question 56

increased blood potassium

Answer 56

HYPERKALEMIA

Question 57

decreased blood potassium

Answer 57

HYPOKALEMIA