Routine Blood collections
Which test has to drawn first? Timed specimen, STAT, or Fasting specimen?
STAT
What is the maximum depth of a lancet?
2.0mm
You are drawing a cbc on a child going through Chemo. Which collection method would you use?
Dermal Puncture
How long does a patient have to consume the glucose drink?
5 Minutes
Additive and tube for CBC
EDTA/Lavender
What are the purposes of palpating?
Bounciness, depth, direction
Normal range for a bleeding time test?
2-10 minutes
Which mental impairment may the geriatric department exhibit?
Dementia, confusion, forgetfulness
Which level is the lowest concentration of medication in the bloodstream?
Trough Level
Additive for Green stopper tube:
Heparin sodium and lithium
what can you use to determine where a vein is if it is not visible?
Landmarks, Tattoos, freckle, etc.
Which test is used for Jaundice?
Bilirubin
The best site selection for Geriatric patients?
Antecubital Area
What type of specimen gives the physician a "snapshot" of the inner workings of the body?
Urine sample
Which sample is drawn first if using a syringe for a blood culture test?
Anaerobic Bottle
When the needle is removed, pressure should be applied until when?
Platelet plug has formed.
what error may occur from excessive milking the puncture site?
Hemolysis and contaminate with tissue fluid
What is the name of the neonatal screening that is performed within 72 hours of birth?
PKU Screening
Which vein lies close to the brachial artery
Basilica
What is the difference between serum and plasma?
Serum is the top liquid portion of coagulated blood whereas plasma is the top liquid portion of anticoagulated blood. Plasma contains clotting factors and does not.
What should you do if a nurse hands you prelabeled tubes for a STAT draw?
Grab new tubes without lables. Only the person who drew the blood is allowed to label the tube after the draw is complete.
If you enter a room and the patient is sleeping, how would you proceed?
Gently wake the patient.
What is it called when serum or plasma is cloudy and milky in appearance?
Lipemic
What special instructions are made for a bilirubin level, vitamin D, and Ammonia level?
Protected from light, and on ice
Which tube is for coagulation studies and which additive is inside of that tube?
Light blue/sodium citrate