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Needles are color coordinated according to what
Size (gauge) of needle
How many times must you mix non-additive tubes
zero
According the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is:
2 hours from the time of collection or 120 min
What test NEVER gets spun?
CBC
Do we use povidone-iodine pads on capillaries
No
Term used to describe sophisticated and highly complex medical care:
Tertiary care
The fluid portion of anticoagulated blood is known as:
Plasma
What do you do if a patient refuses a blood draw
notify nurse and fill out a failure to obtain specimen form
What does the test GTT screen for?
Gestational diabetes
why is it called capillary puncture blood
because it is obtained from the capillary bed
Which cells transport oxygen
Erythrocytes
Additive that prevents glycolysis
sodium flouride
Why do we check each needle before insertion
to check for imperfections that might damage the patients vein
Which color is the tube most commonly used for hematology
Lavender
complication resulting from deep capillary puncture on an infant
osteochondritis
The main function of a leukocyte is to:
Protect the body against infections
Anticoagulant that prevents coagulation by inhibiting thrombin formation
Heparin
According to OSHA, what does proper needle disposal involve for ETS method
Disposing of the needle and tube holder as one unit
A protein that contains iron and is the main component of the erythrocyte:
Hemoglobin
Best description of capillary puncture blood
Whole blood is
total volume of plasma and formed elements together unspun and not clotted together
It is important to mix anticoagulant tubes immediately after filling them to:
Avoid microclot formation
What is the CLSI recommended procedure for cleaning a venipuncture site?
Cleanse with a circular motion from inside to periphery
This blood test identifies risk for coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis:
Total cholesterol
Which of the following is a proper site for finger puncture on an adult?
distal segment of the middle or ring finger