Phlebotomy 7 Flashcards
substances used to prevent sepsis (presence of microorganisms and their toxic products in the blood stream); ie. 70% isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), povidone-iodine, benzalkonium chloride, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine gluconate
antiseptics
chemical substances or solutions regulated by the EPA that are used to remove or kill microorganisms on surfaces/instruments; ie. 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) with 1:100 dilution on nonporous surface or 1:10 dilution on large spills
disinfectants
chemical that kills and inhibits the growth of living organisms
biocide
disposal containers for needles, lancets, and other sharps; contains biohaz symbol, rigidity, puncture resistance, leakproof, and locks
sharps containers
the end of a needle that punctures the skin
bevel
internal space of the needle
lumen
number related to the diameter of the lumen (inverse relationship)
gauge
closed system where blood flows through the needle inserted in a vein and directly into the tube without exposure to air or outside contaminants
evacuated tube system (ETS)
ETS needles that allow multiple tubes of blood to be collected during a single collection
multisample needles
sharp with engineered sharps injury protection
SESIP
obtains the blood specimen
evacuated tube
substance placed in the tube for preservation
additive
sterile syringe needle used in an ETS system
hypodermic needle
light blue top
sodium citrate
red top
clot activator
red/light grey top
none (discard)
red/black (tiger) or gold top
clot activator and gel separator
green/grey or light green top
lithium heparin and gel separator
green top
lithium heparin or sodium heparin
lavender top
EDTA