Diagnosis
What diagnosis would you expect to find on the requisition for an ammonia level?
ESLD (end stage liver disease) or AMS (altered mental status)
Common test for infections or anemias
CBC
The rupture of RBCs is called?
Hemolysis
Name the major blood groups
A, B, AB, and O
What is the single most important thing we can do to prevent the spread or contamination of infectious substances?
Handwashing
What diagnosis is associated with FSBS?
DM (diabetes mellitus)
Specimen from an artery for respiratory values
ABG
What lab value is affected by hemolysis?
Potassium
What blood type is the "universal donor"?
O
What percentage of bleach dilution is needed to effectively kill pathogens in a blood spill?
10%
What diagnosis is related to the BNP test?
CHF (congestive heart failure) or fluid retention
Test for coagulation times related to blood thinner medications
PT/INR
What must be done when blood is obtained from a patient on aspirin or blood thinners?
Hold pressure longer at the venipuncture site until hemostasis is established
What blood type is the "universal recipient"?
AB
What is the name of guidelines used to ensure that a patient's personal health information remains protected?
HIPPA
What diagnosis would one expect to see for a CBC?
Anemia, blood loss, infection, URI (upper respiratory infection)
Sputum specimen to rule out TB
AFB (acid fast bacillus)
What is done when there is difficulty getting the needle into a vein?
Redirect by stabilizing the vessel with the thumb and change the angle of approach after pulling back on the needle
What procedure is performed for a patient with polycythemia?
Therapeutic phlebotomy
Who is the agency responsible for developing guidelines to limit employees' exposure to blood/body fluids?
OSHA
What diagnosis would be needed on the requisition for a C & S?
Infection of wound, FUO (fever of undetermined origin), persistent fever
Gives a 3 month average glucose reading for DM
HGA1C
What is a collection of pooled blood in the tissue surrounding the venipuncture site?
Hematoma
What blood disorder is frequently associated with the African American culture resulting in severe pain during the acute phase?
Sickle Cell
What instructions should always be given after placing Coban on a venipuncture site?
Please remove the dressing in 2 hours or less