Vital Signs
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
sphygomomanometer
A tube contains EDTA. How does this additive prevent blood from clotting?
It binds to calcium
You accidentally stick yourself with a used neddle. What should you do first?
Wash the puncture site with soap and water immedientally
What is it called when someone touches another person without proper authorization?
Battery
What valve seperates the right atrium and right ventircale?
Tricusbid valve
What is the normal resing pulse rate for a typical adult?
60-100 beats per minute
Why must the light blue tube be filled to its required volume?
to maintain a 9:1 ratio. 9 parts blood 1 part sodium citraite
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
If a phlebotomist makes a mistake on a medical document, how should it be corrected?
Draw one line through the error and inital next to it
What anatomical plane divides the body into upper and lower protions?
Transverse
What does hypertensiton mean?
High blood pressure
Why is it important to follow the correct order of draw when collecting multiple tubes?
To prevent additives from one tube contaminating another sample and affecting test results.
What is a fomite?
An inanimate object that carries potentially harmful or contagious pathogens.
What federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards including bloodborne pathogen protections?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are the two lower chambers of trhe heart caclled, and what is their function?
the ventricles; they pump blood outta the heart
What is the normal resting respiratory rate for adults?
12-20 breaths per minute
What are the three different types of additives that can be found in the dark green tube?
Lithium heparin
Sodium Heparin
Ammonia heparin
What should you consult before handling a chemical spill, and what should you avoid doing until you know the correct procedure?
Consult the Safety Data Sheet; do not mix chemicals with other chemicals or water without knowing the proper procedure
What law protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and supports equal access to medical services/
Americans with Disabilites Act
(ADA)
Which body system protects the body with the skin and hair.
The integumentary system
What is the name of the top and bottom number in blood pressure
Systolic pressure (top)
Diastolic (bottom)
Which tube is generally colected first in the standard venipuncture order of draw?
Blood culture bottles or tubes.
What does the accronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
P- pull the pin
A- aim at the base of the fire
S- squeeze the handle
S- sweep from side to side
According to the powerpoint what statue was passed in congress to improve the quality and set the standards of laboratory tests and testing?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
What are the smallest blood vessels where gas exchange occur?
cappillaries