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1
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what are the 3 veins?

A

median cubital, cephalic, basilic

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2
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what are the veins on the hands called?

A

dorsal metacarpals

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3
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what are Pt concerns with blood draws?

A

pain, scarring and catching disease

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4
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what device measures glucose?

A

glucometer

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5
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what blood draw technique is used on fragile veins?

A

butterfly

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6
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what is needle and syringe used for?

A

it is used for people with fragile veins and can control the pressure put on the vessel

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7
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what device measures hemoglobin?

A

hemoglobinometer

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8
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what is needed to perform a blood smear?

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spreader slide

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9
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what is the liquid portion of the blood?

A

plasma

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10
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what is the liquid portion of the blood after clotting factors have been removed?

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serum

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11
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what are 3 causes of anemia?

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abnormally shaped RBCs, lack of intrinsic factor affecting b12 absorption, iron deficiency

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12
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what measures packed cell volume?

A

hematocrit

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13
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what is done to ensure the integrity of a blood sample?

A

refrigeration

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14
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what leukocytes will be elevated indicating allergic reaction?

A

eosinophils

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15
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which additive is in the light blue tube?

A

sodium citrate

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16
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what is purpose of having a control sample?

A

to ensure accuracy

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17
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what test is done to a diabetic pt to check the glucose over a span of months?

A

HgbA1C

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18
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what does QNS mean?

A

quantity not sufficient

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19
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what happened to physician labs as a result of CLIA 1988?

A

labs shutdown because they could not keep up with the costs of new regulations

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20
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what part of a blood smear is used to check WBC diff?

A

feathered edge

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21
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which blood collection system is completely undisturbed?

A

butterfly

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22
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which test is done to check for HIV?

A

western blot

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23
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what kind of sample is a CBC run on?

A

whole blood sample

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24
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which color tube is used for CBC?

A

Lavender

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25
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what is the hereditary disease with impaired blood clotting?

A

hemophilia

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26
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what strip is used to measure blood glucose?

A

reagent strip

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27
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What does ESR check for?

A

systemic infection. arthritic conditions

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28
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what is it called when you draw blood from a vein?

A

phlebotomy

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29
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WBC, RBC and PLT are called what?

A

formed elements

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30
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what are standard precautions?

A

eye protection, face masks

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31
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what test is not part of a CBC?

A

PT

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32
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what is the normal fasting blood glucose?

A

70-99

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33
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what is the normal potassium?

A

3.5-5.1

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34
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what is not a rapid serology test?

A

HDL (cholesterol)

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35
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what tests can be waived in the POL?

A

hemoglobin and glucose

36
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what are the four functions of blood?

A

carry oxygen, maintain body h2o balance, carry carbon dioxide and other wastes away, regulate body temp

37
Q

what is hemolysis?

A

the rupture of red blood cells

38
Q

what do you do to a sample after centrifuging?

A

put in the lab fridge

39
Q

what color tube is a GTT done in?

A

Gray tube

40
Q

what is an erythrocyte?

A

red blood cell

41
Q

what color tube is used for hematocrit?

A

lavender

42
Q

what test measures the O2 carrying capacity of blood?

A

arterial blood gas

43
Q

plasma is what percent of blood?

A

55 percent

44
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how long do RBCs live for?

A

4 months (120 days)

45
Q

what is it called when blood coagulates on a vessel wall?

A

thrombus

46
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what is the universal blood donor?

A

type O

47
Q

what additive is in the lavender tube?

A

EDTA

48
Q

what hormone is used to detect pregnancy?

A

HCG

49
Q

what is the preferred area for a blood draw?

A

antecubital fossa

50
Q

T/F: Red tubes are centriguged?

A

FALSE: red tubes contain no additives and are not centrifuged

51
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what is the longest you can leave blood out?

A

30 mins-1 hr

52
Q

what is in the buffy coat?

A

WBC and Platelets

53
Q

what protein is in plasma?

A

fibrinogen

54
Q

what is used to constrict blood flow and make the veins more prominent?

A

tourniquet

55
Q

what are the four collection systems?

A

ETS, Butterfly, needle and syringe, capillary puncture

56
Q

what does a red line on a tube mean?

A

contains an anticoagulant

57
Q

what do you do if a tube has an additive?

A

mix the tube to prevent microclot formation

58
Q

what do you do if a hematoma begins to form during a blood draw?

A

release the tourniquet

59
Q

what blood type is the universal recipient?

A

Type AB

60
Q

what test is done to monitor Coagulation time?

A

Prothrombin time

61
Q

how long does it take for blood to clot?

A

11-13 seconds

62
Q

what is destruction of Red blood cells?

A

hemolytic

63
Q

what are platelets called?

A

thrombocytes

64
Q

blood is 90 percent what?

A

water

65
Q

what are the 5 Leukocytes?

A

lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils and neutrophils

66
Q

what is another name for the butterfly system?

A

winged infusion set

67
Q

what do you not palpate with?

A

thumb

68
Q

which fingers are used to measure Glucose?

A

great and ring finger

69
Q

what is the order of draw?

A

yellow, light blue, marble/tiger top, red, green, lavender, gray

70
Q

what causes serum to turn pink?

A

rupture of red blood cells (hemolysis)

71
Q

what are the rapid screening tests?

A

HIV, H Pylori and Mono

72
Q

what is morphology?

A

study of the shape or form of objects

73
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where is a capillary puncture performed on infants?

A

the heel

74
Q

what instrument helps visualize a vein?

A

venoscope

75
Q

what is hemophilia?

A

disorder in which blood does not coagulate

76
Q

what is a hematoma?

A

swelling caused by blood under the skin

77
Q

what does CBC include?

A

RBC count, WBC diff, Platelet Count and H&H

78
Q

what is a lancet used for ?

A

Capillary puncture

79
Q

what is a pipette?

A

calibrated glass tube for measuring fluids

80
Q

who published the order of draw?

A

CLSI ( clinical and laboratory standards institute)

81
Q

what is the moving portion of a blood clot called?

A

embolus

82
Q

what is the formation of a blood clot called?

A

coagulation

83
Q

what is hemostasis?

A

the stoppage of bleeding

84
Q

what is leukocytosis?

A

abnormally high WBC count

85
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what is leukopenia?

A

abnormally low WBC count

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