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True or False: Labeling of a specimen must be exact
True
What is an example of nosocomial infections?
When a catheter site of a patient in ICU becomes infected
What is Lipid accumulation of the intima of an artery called?
atherosclerosis
What is the slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein called?
Bevel
What is the balanced or steady state of the body called?
homeostasis
True or False: A good way to avoid lawsuits is to consistently perform venipunctures as rapidly as possible so as to get the results to the physician quick
True
What is an example of a potential permucosal exposure to biohazardous microorganisms?
Rubbing an eye with a contaminated hand
A tube with a green stopper normally contains..
heparin
How does heparin prevent blood from clotting?
Binding calcium
What does the combining form erythro mean?
Red
What is the FIRST thing the phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needlestick?
Wash the site with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
In what instance might a patient be placed in protective isolation?
The patient has severe burns
The solution normally used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is.....
70% isopropanol
Citrate
What is the singular form of atria
atrium
What are the main principles involved in radiation exposure?
Exposure time, distance, and shielding
A body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for a minimum of how many minutes?
15
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
perserve glucose
What does the BD tan stopper tube contain?; What test is it used for
EDTA;Lead
What word means large cell?
Macrocyte
What is the purpose of "protective" isolation?
protect patients who are highly susceptible to infection
What is the medical term for vein inflammation?
Phlebitis
What department typically collect in a tube with a light blue stopper?
Coagulation
What is the correct order of draw?
Blood culture, Na Citrate Tube, Serum Separator Tube, Heparin Tube, EDTA Tube, and Na Fluoride Tube
What word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells?
Hemolysis