Anatomy)
permeable, where osmosis, filtration and diffusion occur?
capillaries)
swelling caused by excessive fluid?
edema)
to prevent infection, when preforming these procedures what steps should u take?
Use PPE, practice thorough hand hygiene, safely dispose of equipment.)
thermolable specimens) how should they be transported?
heat block, ice slurry, or refrigerator)
why should u always use a pressure bandage?
to prevent hemostasis, and a hemotoma)
returns deoxygenated blood too the lungs?
pulmonary arteries)
Inflammation of a vein?
phlebitis)
in some cases, where else might we collect blood from?
capillaries)
when handling urine specimens, you shouldn't keep the urine at room temperature no longer than??
72 hours)
stop procedure immediately)
supplies blood to the lower extremities?
femoral arteries)
abnormally twisted and or knotted blood vessel?
tortuous vein)
before collecting blood from a patient, you should always confirm you have their?
consent)
why do we have specific protocols when it comes to handling specimens?
Because its "alive"
cold, clammy, pale skin, and a rapid pulse are all signs off?
shock)
supply blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the heart?
Coronary arteries)
highly effective cooling method?
ice slushy)
before you insert the needle, as soon as you take the cap off, you should be looking for?
the needle must be in the package, must be no rips or other signs the needle is no longer sterile)
give another reason as to why delivery speed is crucial?
delivery speed is crucial to prevent the loss of gasses, from the blood prior)
diaphoresis is another word for?
excessive sweating)
returns deoxygenated blood from the head and neck to the heart?
Jugular)
used to measure the concentration of glucose in a persons blood?
glucometer)
sharps container)
what should all be on the label of the specimen?
Name, identification number, the date, time of collection, and specimen type)
very uncommon, when patients loose consciousness, the medical term for fainting?
syncope)