Abbreviations
CNS
Central Nervous System
Brady
Slow
What is the iron content in the red blood cell called?
Hematocrit
Through the biggest artery, I love giving oxygenated blood where all the body parts that need it. What am I?
Aorta
The slanted tip of the needle that enters the vein is called?
Bevel
BT
Bleeding Time
Sclerosis
Hardening
How long does platelets live for?
9-12 days
I rise to fame when blood is needed in this specific vein of the arm. What am I?
Median Cubital
What is the Chain of Infection?
Host, Source, and Transmission
Point of Care Testing
Occult
Hidden
What is fracturing of red blood cell called?
Hemolysis
When HIV and HBV is involved I bring my boys: T-cells and B-cells, what am I?
Lymphocytes
What is another name for staff infection?
Nosocomial
SOMR
Summary of Medical Records
Thrombocytes
Platelets
I enforce and regulate rules. When there is a laboratory needed to be shut down due to not following protocol, they call me in. What am I?
CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act
Standard Precaution and Proper Body Mechanics are called?
Universal Precaution
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteomyelitis
Bone Muscle Inflammation
The most critical error a phlebotomist can make is?
Misidentifying a patient
I follow the rules of the heart and send signals to beat 60-100 bpm. What am I?
SA node
What is the fancier name for Hemoglobin?
Ubers