Second Week Test- Flashcards
Which Vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?
Lavender- EDTA
What tube has no anticoagulants found in it?
Red
Which type of tube should be used to collect blood specimens during a glucose tolerance test?
Gray
What anticoagulant prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for microscopic preparation?
EDTA
The slant at the open end of a needle used for venipuncture is called the-
Bevel
Most commonly size needle for adult venipuncture is
20-21 gauge
20- on the test
Most commonly size needle used by a blood bank for donation is
16 gauge
Most commonly size needle used for infant/elderly is
23 gauge
Plasma is present in which venipuncture tube?
PST Green/Gray tube
What is a tourniquet used for?
- prevent venous flow out of the site.
- make the veins more prominent
How long should a tourniquet be tied on the arm for?
1 Minute
What part of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or Vacutainer is adapter is?
Hub
When should a syringe be used instead of a Vacutainer?
When a person has fragile veins
What is Hemoconcentration?
Leaving a tourniquet tied on a pt’s arm for longer than the recommended time.
Used before a routine venipuncture or capillary puncture, used to clean the site.
Antiseptic (Isopropyl alcohol)
What degree angle should the needle enter the arm during venipuncture?
15 degree
Another name for a winged infusion is
Butterfly needle assembly
A needle stick is more likely to occur if a phlebotomist attempts to
Recap a needle
What can cause a hemotma?
Blind probing, failure to insert a needle far away into the vein, penetration through the vein
4 ways a capillary puncture can be collected
- Microtainer tube
- Capillary tube
- Microhematocrit / into small paper
- Filter paper
A blank is a device used for dermal puncture.
Lancet
The most common phlebotomy site for an adult is veins in the
Antecubital space.
The proper tube for collecting a serum specimen is which two color topped tubes?
Light blue & Red
___ is the liquid portion of whole blood that contains clotting factors.
Plasma