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Review 1 (1-12 May) Flashcards

1
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List the 3 electrolyte tests. (3)

A
  1. Sodium
  2. Potassium
  3. Chloride
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What is the acronym for Rheumatoid Arthritis and what department is it tested in? (2)

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  1. RA

2. Serology

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3
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When a whole blood specimen is requested, what tube would it most commonly be taken on? (1)

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Lavender

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4
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In what tube is the blood-additive ratio most critical in? (1)

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Light blue

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5
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What are short draw tubes and what are they used for? (4)

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  1. Tubes intended to fill partially
  2. Difficult veins
  3. Pediatrics
  4. Feet
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6
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What is providone-iodine used as? (1)

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Antiseptic for venipunctures related to alcohol

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7
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How does heparin prevent clotting? (1)

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Heparin inhibits thrombin

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8
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What are the glass particles used for in SST?

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Silica (clot activator)

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9
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When misidentification of a specimen happens, which test is going to have fatal consequences?

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Screen & type (ABO)

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10
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What common test is performed on newborns and what size lancet is used? (2)

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  1. PKU testing

2. Lancet = 2.4mm depth

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11
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What is the maximum length of time you can leave a tourniquet on? (1)

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60s

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12
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When would you use a syringe for blood collection? (1)

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Fragile veins

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13
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Define needle phobia and list 3 symptoms of it. (4)

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  1. Psychological aversion to needles or the thought or sight of blood
  2. Arrhythemia
  3. Fainting
  4. Light-headedness
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What is the best time for HCG testing and what does HCG stand for? (2)

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  1. First void of the day

2. Human chorionic gonadotropin

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15
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List the order of draw. (10)

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  1. Blood cultures (aerobic, then anaerobic)
  2. Light blue
  3. Red
  4. SST (gold)
  5. PST (lt. green)
  6. Dark green
  7. Lavender
  8. Pink
  9. Grey
  10. Royal blue
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16
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What are 2 common names for the Blood Bank department? (2)

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  1. Immunohematology

2. Transfusion medicine

17
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What department are metabolic panels tested in? (1)

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Chemistry

18
Q

List 4 trace minerals tested on navy tubes. (4)

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  1. Lead
  2. Zinc
  3. Copper
  4. Magnesium
19
Q

What department are tissues tested in? (1)

A

Histology

20
Q

What time is serum commonly tested on? (1)

A

SST (gold)

21
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What gauge needle is used for Canadian Blood Services blood collection? (1)

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16 gauge

22
Q

List 3 reasons for using providone-iodine. (3)

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  1. Blood cultures (antiseptic technique)
  2. Ethanol draw
  3. Ethanol-sensitive patient
23
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What additive inhibits glucose metabolism?

A

Potassium oxalate

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