Phlebotomy Test

Question 1

What complications do you have to check for before drawing blood?

Answer 1

Mastectomy - check for middle line, get confirmation from doctor if none to draw from foot

Dialysis - look for fistula

Question 2

What vein is the least used and why?

Answer 2

the basilic vein bc u can hit the brachial artery or nerve

Question 3

What are the components of blood?

Answer 3

Plasma, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Thrombocytes/Platelets

Question 4

Plasma - function (+ 6 electrolytes), high, low

Answer 4

Function: Water part of blood

Carries :minerals, vitamins, proteins, glucose, macromolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids/fats)

electrolytes - sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus (ON TEST)

Question 5

Erythrocytes - function, high, low

Answer 5

Function: Carries oxygen to system thru arteries (oxygenated blood)

High: Erythrocytosis - polycythemia vera

Low: Erythrocytopenia - anemia, low iron deficiency, dizziness

Question 5

Leukocytes - (+emblen) function, high, low

Answer 5

Eosinophil
Monocytes
Basophil
Lymphocytes
Neutrophil

Function: Immune support/response system
Fights infection
Increased if there are infectious agents

High: Leukocytosis - has an infection/fighting it

Low: Leukocytopenia - cancer, chemotherapy, HIV, steroids lowers it

Question 6

Thrombocytes/Platelets - function, high, low

Answer 6

Function: Blood clotting

High: Thrombocytosis - possible stroke -> myocardial infarction/heart attack
brain stroke
Deep vein thrombosis

Low: Thrombocytopenia - related to dengue hemorrhagic fever, signs of bleeding

Question 7

Hemostasis steps

Answer 7

1) vasoconstriction/vascular spasms
2) platelet plug formation
3) coagulation

Question 8

What are the two pathways?

Answer 8

Intrinsic & Extrinsic

Question 9

If the gage of the needle is a large number, is the needle big or small?

Answer 9

The needle is small.

Question 10

If the gage of the needle is a smaller number is the needle small or big?

Answer 10

The needle is big