Blood Components
This component of blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the body.
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Before touching a patient or drawing blood, you must always do this
Wash hands
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.
Right Atrium
The largest blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries
The universal receiver is
AB+
These cells help fight infections and are part of the immune system.
WBC
The process of killing or removing pathogens on surfaces and instruments.
Disinfection/Sterilization
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Bicuspid or Mitral
Tiny blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs. (the middle portion)
capillaries
The universal donor is
o-
The smallest blood cells that help your blood clot.
Platelets or Thrombocytes
The type of infection transmitted by contact with blood or body fluids.
BBPs
The blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Pulmonary veins
Blood vessels that carry blood back toward the heart.
Veins
Explain the blood type o-.
the lack of all antigens
The liquid part of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste
Plasma
Name a contact transmission infection.
C diff, Chicken Pox
The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
Left ventricle
These are smaller branches of arteries.
Arterioles
This test measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
CBC
A disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells.
Anemia
Name an Airborne Transmission infection
TB
Measles
The ______ brings blood to the right atrium
superior and inferior vena cava
These are smaller branches of veins.
Venules
What is the most common disinfectant used in routine blood collections
Isopropyl Alcohol