Phlebotomy
Removing tourniquet before needle, avoiding probing skin underneath needle, applying pressure and not digging in the skin will prevent what
Hematomas
A condition that has sudden and severe onset
Acute
When should sharps containers be disposed of
3/4 full
BP
Blood Pressure
If you cannot see a vein when attempting to draw blood you should...
ALWAYS palpate for a vein even if you can see it
This is the tube color when collecting an alcohol level
Grey
Cephal refers to
Head
What is not used for cleaning the skin with blood cultures?
Alcohol
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
Is there ever an occasion where the tube should be pre-labeled
No
Breakdown of blood cells
Hemolysis
Large ventral cavity above pelvic cavity and below diaphragm
Abdominal cavity
Workplace safety is governed by
OSHA
UA
urinalysis
How many times can a phlebotomist attempt to draw a patient before requesting assistance?
Two
How many liters of blood is in an adult body
5-6 liters
Spondyl is the word part for
Vertebrae
What needle has the largest bore 18, 20, 22, 24
18
Hct
Arterial gas, lactic acid and ammonia require what special handling
Kept on ice right after collection
What is another name for a thrombocyte
Platelet
Vas word part for
Vessel
What tube can be drawn after grey
none
CMP
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Septicemia can be detected by what test
Blood cultures