A patient is having pain with urination; this most likely is representing
UTI
the most common cause of anemia is
iron deficiency
the most important aseptic procedure as an MA is
hand washing
what blood type is universal recipient
AB
normal fasting BS is
74-120
a urine specimen that is both qualitative and quantitative is
24 hour urine
hematuria is
blood in the urine
name 4 times you should wash your hands with warm/hot water and soap
after leaving pt room
after bathroom
before eating
after removing gloves
what color stopper has no additive
red
what is residual urine
the amt urine remaining in bladder after voiding
What age (general) should you inquire about urine leaking when laughing or coughing
60 and up
which blood cells release histamine, heparin and promote inflammation?
basophils
cycle of infection begins with
susceptible host
what is the preferred vein for phlebotomy
median cubital and cephalic veins
what is a thrombus that breaks off and moves called
embolus
Urine has a fruity odor; it is most likely the patient has
diabetes mellitus
what are the formed elements of the blood
RBC< WBC<Platelets
what is immunity
body's ability to resist pathogens
name something spread by airborne transmission
TB
cold
flu
blood platelets are essential for
clotting
High levels of glucose in the urine most likely represent
uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
what is the liquid portion of blood
plasma
name an example direct transmission
contact with blood/body fluids
what tube is used for CBC
lavender
QNS means
quantity not sufficient