Root Words
ocul(o), ophthalm(o):
What is eye
Area of leaked blood beneath the patient's skin
Hematoma
The first tube in the order of draw when using a multi-tube system.
What is the blood culture (yellow) tube?
What can be used in place of a tourniquet for obese patients?
What is a blood pressure cuff
The most important step in preventing the spread of infection.
What is hand washing
melan(o)
What is black?
This happens when the needle goes through both sides of the vein.
Blown vein
This tube contains sodium citrate and is used for coagulation tests.
What is the light blue tube?
How should a patient with a history of syncope/fainting be placed during a blood draw?
reclining or supine position
The type of precautions used for all patients, regardless of infection status.
What are standard precautions?
my(o)
What is muscle
Handling collection tubes roughly can cause what?
Hemolysis
This tube is used for glucose testing.
This tube is used for glucose testing.
T or F : Blood draw must be stopped if you notice petechiae developing on the patients arm
The proper way to dispose of a used needle.
What is placing it in a sharps container
thromb(o)
A form of anemia that results from excessive removal of the patient's blood
This additive is found in lavender top tubes and is used for CBC (Complete Blood Count) testing.
What is EDTA
This vein should be avoided due to its proximity to arteries and nerves.
What is the basilic vein?
Name two bloodborne pathogens phlebotomists are at risk for.
What are Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C or HIV?
arthr(o)
What is joint
This can occur when a tourniquet is left on too long an it falsely elevates blood cell counts
Hemoconcentration
This is the reason why the order of draw must be followed correctly.
What is to prevent cross-contamination of additives?
What do you do if a patient experiences a seizure during a blood draw?
Remove needle
Release tourniquet, remove needleThe immediate action to take if a needle-stick injury occurs.
What is wash the area