Phlebotomy Fundamentals
What is the pulse rate of the SA node?
60-100 bpm
At what point do you empty the sharps container ?
When 3/4 full.
What Is used to identify a patent before drawing their blood?
Full name and date of birth.
Evacuated Tube System (ETS)
What is the most common equipment used for venipunctures?
When will a provider order a Blood Culture test?
To assist in diagnosing conditions in patients who have fever of unknown origin or are suspected of being septic
What is permeable and has a function of an exchange vessel?
Capillaries
OSHA is in charge of what?
What is the most common non blood specimen?
Urine or Stool
EDTA
What is the additive in lavender tubes?
For a newborn screening card, if the specimen is taken before the newborn is 24 hours old, a second specimen should be taken when?
Up to 2 weeks of age
Infectious agent
What is the beginning of cycle of infection
What additive is in the yellow tube ?
Sodium,Polyanethol sulfonate (SPS)
Heel sticks are most commonly used on what age group?
Infants.
15-30 degrees
What is angle of insertion?
What is an autologous transfusion?
When a patient donates their own blood to be used for a transfusion or upcoming surgery.
Apply to every patient.
What are standard precautions.
CLSI stands for ?
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute.
what stick is most commonly used when collecting blood glucose?
Capillary
Method used for fragile veins
What is the syringe and/or Butterfly method?
What's it called when blood is lost during repeated venipunctures in a short period of time?
Iatrogenic Anemia
Symptoms appear suddenly with short recovery time
What is acute illness.
What tube is drawn last in the order of draw?
Grey
What is the optimal position of the arm when drawing blood via venous stick?
Total extension of the arm with the palms facing up.
Tattoos, Scarring, and hematomas
What are factors affecting blood draw? (areas you should avoid)
What is the removal of blood plasma from the whole body?
Plasmapheresis