diameter of the internal bore of a needle; the larger the number, the smaller the bore size.
What is gauge number
100
The yellow topped tube has which of the following additives
What is SPS (sodium polyanetholesulfonate)
100
refers to no food or drink
What is fasting
100
an emergency situation that requires immediate action
What is STAT
100
the most common site for venipuncture is
What is antecubital area of the arm
200
an additive present in anticoagulant tubes that is used for glycolytic inhibition tests
What is sodium fluoride
200
Blood collected in a red top tube will result in sreum or plasma
What is serum
200
localized leakage of blood into the tissues or into an organ.
What is hematoma
200
testing procedures used to evaluate drug levels in a patients blood
What is TDM (therapeutic drug monitoring)
200
what effect does warming the site have on venipuncture
What is increases localized blood flow
300
an anticoagulant additive that prevents the blood clotting sequence by removing calcium (blue top)
What is citrates
300
Purple (lavender) topped tubes are typically used for which types of procedures?
What is hematology
300
minute, pinpoint hemorrhagic spots in the skin that may be indicative of a coagulation abnormality. (could be a warning sign that the patient may bleed excfessively)
What is petechiae
300
also called a winged infusion system
What is butterfly system
300
which tubes should always be drawn first
What is blood culture tubes/bottles
400
anticoagulant additive used in lavender top tubes that prevents the blood clotting sequence from occuring
What is EDTA
400
Blood bank collections should be drawn in which tube type?
What is pink
400
increased localized blood concentration of large molecules such as proteins, cells & coagulation factors. Can be caused by excessive application of a tourniquet
What is hemoconcentration
400
How long should the tourniquet be placed around the patient's arm
What is no more than 1 minute
400
nonprofit organization that recommends quality standards and guidelines for clinical lab procedures
What is CLSI
500
substance introduced into the blood or a blood specimen to keep it from clotting
What is anticoagulants
500
Glucose tests are typically drawn in this tube type
What is gray topped
500
transient loss of consciousness due to lack of oxygen to the brain (fainting) and inability to stay in an upright position
What is syncope
500
Applying a tourniquet is useful for
What is allowing blood to pool in the veins
500
Why should the anterior side of the hand/wrist not be be used for hand venipuncture