Heart
Pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
What is the heart?
This lead is placed at the 4th intercostal space, right of the sternum.
What is V1?
This position is used for abdominal exams and EKGs.
What is supine?
This tube comes first, even before light blue.
What is the blood culture or sterile tube?
This is the #1 way to prevent infection.
What is handwashing?
The two lower chambers of the heart.
What are the ventricles?
These three leads are bipolar.
What are Leads I, II, and III?
This position is used for shock or low BP.
What is Trendelenburg?
This tube contains sodium citrate and tests for coagulation.
What is the light blue tube?
You wear these when there’s risk of contact with body fluids.
What are gloves?
The valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle.
What is the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
This lead is placed at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line.
What is V4?
This position is used for Pap smears and pelvic exams.
What is lithotomy?
The lavender tube contains this additive.
What is EDTA?
This is an infection acquired in a healthcare setting.
What is a nosocomial infection?
Term for the phase when the heart contracts to push blood out.
What is systole?
This artifact is caused by poor skin prep or movement.
What is wandering baseline?
This position is used for spinal and rectal exams.
What is knee-chest?
This gray tube is used for this kind of test.
What is glucose testing?
This device uses steam under pressure to sterilize.
What is an autoclave?
The fluid-filled membrane surrounding the heart.
What is the pericardium?
This interference appears as uniform spikes caused by nearby electronics.
What is AC interference?
This side-lying position is used for enemas and rectal temps.
What is Sims’?
Incorrect order of draw can result in this serious lab error.
What is cross-contamination?
This required OSHA label indicates biological hazard.
What is the biohazard symbol?