All In Vein
What is the proper blood to additive ratio for a light blue tube?
9:1
What is the 1st thing you should do if you get a body fluid splash to your eyes?
Immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for a minimum of 10 minutes
What is the root word in 'erythrocyte' and what is it's meaning?
Cyte; Cell
What department do most Na Citrate tubes go to, and what color is the tube?
Light Blue; Coagulation
This department analyzes body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms, primarily by means of culture & sensitivity testing. Examples of tests include Blood Cultures, Ova & Parasites, and Gram Stains.
Microbiology
What are a Phlebotomist's top 3 vein choices listed in order?
1. Median Cubital
2. Cephalic
3. Basilic
What additional PPE is required for Airborne Precautions?
N-95 Respirator
When literally translated, what does the term 'Phlebotomy' mean?
Vein incision
What is the purpose of the additive Heparin, and how does it work?
Heparin prevents blood from clotting by inhibiting Thrombin
This department performs lab tests that identify diseases associated with blood and the blood forming tissues.
Hematology
What is the proper angle for a venipuncture on an antibutical vein?
30 degrees or less
What additional PPE does Contact Precautions require above those required with Standard Precautions?
Gloves & Gown
What is the suffix in 'Phlebotomy', and what is it's meaning?
Tomy;
Cutting/Incision
What tubes must clot for 30-60 minutes before centrifugation?
Serum Tubes;
~ Gold SST, Tiger Top SST, Red ~
This law requires healthcare workers to obtain a patient's consent in writing before disclosing medical information such as test results, treatment or condition to any unauthorized person. What is the name of the this law and when was it passed?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA)
What is the main difference between plasma and serum?
Serum does not include Fibrinogen because it is used up during the clotting process
What does the phrase "primum non nocere" mean, and What is it's importance in the medical field?
The Hippocratic Oath; The basis being 'First, do no harm'.
What does the term 'Serology' mean?
The study of serum
What Color tubes are used for blood banking, What is the additive, and What is another name for this department?
Pink
K2EDTA
Immunohematology
What is individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by electronic media?
PHI - Protected Health Information
Why do we not have patients pump their fist?
This can cause hemoconcentration (a decrease in fluid content of the blood) which can effect certain test results, such as potassium
What kind of precautions must be taken for a patient with C-Diff?
Contact Isolation Precautions;
Employees must wash their hands with soap & water before leaving the room as hand sanitizer will not kill C-Diff
What does CLSI stand for, and what is CLSIs role in clinical laboratories?
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; Helps develop clinical and laboratory practices, such as specimen handling & promotes their use worldwide
What color is a PST tube, What additive does it have, and why is it more commonly used in an inpatient setting?
Mint Green;
Lithium Heparin;
This tube can be centrifuged immediately after collection, speeding up the testing process
What is a Sentinel Event (SE)?
An unexpected event that results in serious physical or psychological injury or death