What's in that tube?
The additive for the RED tube
What is... nothing?
Name your tubes and the Order of Draw:
CBC
Lipid Profile
Hgb A1C
TSH
What is... SST, LAV
What is... middle or ring finger?
This doctor deals with disorders of the nerves as well as the central and peripheral nervous systems
What is... a neurologist?
The AMT stands for...
What is... American Medical Technologists?
The additive for the LIGHT BLUE tube
What is... Sodium Citrate?
Name your tubes and Order of Draw
PT
PTT
Fibrinogen (coag test)
Ammonia
What is... Light Blue, Green?
The normal FASTING blood sugar range when performing a glucose test (also know your units)
What is... under 100 mg/dL?
This instrument widens the vaginal cavity
What is... the vaginal speculum?
Name 2 types of providers you might work with when you are out in the field
What is... (any of these two)
- medical doctor
- physician assistant
- nurse practitioner
- chiropractor
- radiologist
- occupational therapist
- physical therapist
- respiratory therapist
- etc.
The additive for the GREEN tube
What is... Heparin?
Name your tubes and the Order of Draw
Lipase (enzyme made by the pancreas, breaks down fats)
Amylase (enzyme produced by the pancreas and saliva glands, breaks down starch)
CBC with differential
Albumin (protein)
What is... SST, LAV?
Name the 3 layers in the microhematocrit tube after centrifugation
What is... plasma, buffy coat, and RBC's?
Name 3 tastes/smells that a neurologist might use in a sensory test
What is... coffee/tea, sugar/salt/lemon?
Name 3 soft skills that you must practice every day at school and in the field that promote the utmost professionalism
What is... (any of these 3)
-teamwork
-punctuality
-communication
-work quality
-relations with others
-acceptance of criticism
-growth
-persistance
-organization
-integrity
-empathy
The additive for the LAVENDER tube
What is... EDTA?
Name your tubes and the Order of Draw
WBC differential
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
LH (luteinizing hormone)
HCG qual (hormone-pregnancy test)
Glucose
HIV
Ammonia
What is... RED, SST, GREEN, LAVENDER, GRAY
The hematocrit may also be referred to as...
What is... PCV (packed cell volume?)
These two methods are used in scraping cervix cells for collection
What is... an endocervical brush and a cytology broom?
Name 4 skills that are in the Medical Assistant's scope of practice
What is... (any 4)
-injections
-phlebotomy
-suture/staple removal
-vitals
-administering oxygen
-performing CLIA waved tests such as rapid strep, flu, mono, etc.
-assisting the doctor in exams
-skin prep/dressing wounds
-TB skin tests
-etc.
The additive for the GRAY tube
What is... Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate?
CKmb (cardiac enzyme)
Troponin (cardiac enzyme)
Electrolyte panel
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
BUN (blood urea nitrogen - metabolic waste product)
Creatinine (metabolic waste product)
B12 (vitamin)
Folate (vitamin)
Calcitonin (thyroid hormone)
TIBC (total iron binding capacity - protein)
CRP (c-reactive protein)
What is... SST (but how many in a BIG tiger tube???)
The method you may use to ensure the accuracy of a Microhematocrit test when you have a hemoglobin result along with your hematocrit reading
What is... the RULE OF THREE?
These 3 instruments are in your neuro tray and are used for reflexes (name the 3 hammers and their function for full points)
***DOUBLE POINTS FOR THE 4TH INSTRUMENT IN THE TRAY***
What is...
a (Percussion) reflex hammer used to check reflexes on the knee, ankle, and elbow
a (Babinski) reflex hammer used to check the Babinski reflex on the feet of infants and diabetics
a (Buck) reflex hammer used for sensory of hot/cold
***DOUBLE POINTS ANSWER: neuro wheel for testing sensation***
Who are... THE MA TEAM! (everyone gets this point if you answer correctly)