Tests and Tubes
What is the most commonly ordered blood test?
CBC (complete blood count)
Define hematopoiesis
Production of blood cells
What does plasma have that serum does not?
Fibin
What word is a term for the "bounce" of a vein?
Turgor
What is the number one way to stop the spread of infection?
Hand washing
What color tube should a CBC be collected in?
Lavender
In what order does blood flow through the 4 chambers of the heart?
R atrium, R ventricle, L atrium, L ventricle
What is a reticulocyte?
Immature red blood cell
What are the 2 most commonly used needle gauges?
21 and 22 gauge
What is the most common antiseptic for blood collection?
70% isopropyl alcohol
What is the correct order of draw for the following:
gold, lavender, light blue, red tiger top
1. Light blue
2. Gold/Red tiger top
3. Lavender
Define blood pressure
The force that blood exerts on arterial walls
Define anemia
Having lower than normal red blood cell count
What is the correct sequence of steps when finishing a blood draw?
remove tube, remove needle, remove tourniquet
1. remove tourniquet
2. remove tube
3. remove needle
Vacuum
After being centrifuged, what fluid is produced from a tube WITHOUT an anticoagulant?
Serum
In what vessel does oxygen get delivered to individual cells?
Capillaries
What group of cells do T and B cells belong to?
Lymphocytes
When and how should you label a tube?
Label in front of the patient after the blood draw with patient's name, date and time of draw, and your initials.
Which of these is the largest needle?
24 gauge, 18 gauge, 22 gauge, 19 gauge
18 gauge
What is a pink tube used for?
Blood typing
What organ do the tests BUN and creatinine determine the function of?
Kidney
What type of blood cell causes allergic reactions?
Basophil
What is the last choice of vein for venipuncture?
Basilic
What is the purpose of PPE?
Protects both phlebotomist and patient from potential infection