Phlebotomy
What should you always verify when drawing blood from a patient?
Name and DOB
What is a "perfect" BP reading?
120/80
How do you greet a patient at the front?
How can I help you/Como le puedo ayudar?
Anything welcoming works :)
What is the name of the condition where your body either cannot produce enough insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it makes?
Diabetes
What vein do you attempt to draw blood from first?
Cephalic Vein
What do we call the brief summary of symptoms a patient gives us during vitals?
Chief Complaint
At appointment time
What condition is generally called "silent killer"?
Hypertension.
What tubes do you need if you drawing a A1C, CMP, and TSH?
Lav tube and SST tube
What should a patient be instructed to do before taking their BP?
Arm extended at heart level and feet planted on the ground, sitting for at least 5 min.
What do you do if a patient arrives more than 10 min late to their appt?
Tell them nicely well have to reschedule to next available.
Pancreas
What is it called when a patient passed out during a blood draw?
Vasovagal Syncope/Syncope
What is the name of the artery we get the pulse from on the wrist?
Radial Artery
What do you do if a banned patient comes in?
Let a supervisor know/security
What is the difference between chronic and acute conditions?
Acute conditions develop suddenly and last a short time, while chronic conditions develop slowly and persist for months, years, or a lifetime.
What's the difference between plasma and serum?
Plasma: The blood is prevented from clotting, and when centrifuged, the cells settle to the bottom, leaving plasma on top
Serum The blood is allowed to naturally clot.
What are the 5 q's if a patient has abnormal vital ranges?
Blurry vision, HA, Chest Pain, Dizziness, SOB
What is the code for the lockers?
90.. and corresponding # of locker.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that primarily affects movement