Human Anatomy
What are the three layers of the skin?
Outer Layer - Epidermis
Middle Layer - Dermis
Inner Layer - Subcutaneous (Hypodermis)
ABGs
Arterial Blood Gasses
What are the two components of blood and their percentage in the blood?
Plasma = 55%
Formed Elements = 45%
Which is the following is the SMALLEST gauge?
18, 23, 21 or 20
23
Gray
Test: Glucose
Specimen: Plasma
Additive: Oxatlate + Sodium Flouride
Inversion: 8x
Three types of blood vessels
1) veins
2) arteries
3) capillaries
HgB
Hemoglobin
Function of Erythrocytes (include life span)
Red Blood Cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells.
Life Span = 90 - 120 days
What is the most important step in phlebotomy?
Patient Identification
Light Blue
Test: Coagulation
Specimen: Plasma
Additive: Citrate (typically Sodium Citrate)
Inversion: 4x
What is the order of blood flow through the heart?
Vena Cavae > Right Atrium > Tricuspid Valve > Right Ventricle > Pulmonary Valve > Pulmonary Artery > Lungs > Pulmonary Vein > Left Atrium > Mitral Valve > Left Ventricle > Aortic Valve > Aorta
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Function of Thrombocytes (include their life span)
Platelets play an important role in hemostasis, clotting thus preventing blood loss from injury
Life Span = 7-10 days
Name three types of needles
1) Multi needle (ETS)
2) Winged (Butterfly)
3) Hypodermic
Lavender
Test: Hematology
Specimen: Whole Blood
Additive: EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid)
Inversion: 8x
Which artery carries deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary Artery
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
What is Hemoglobin?
The main component of RBCs that transports O2 & CO2 to and from cells. Contains iron-rich pigment, giving blood its red color
What are the three veins in the Antecubital Fossa? (listed in order)
1) Median Cubital
2) Cephalic
3) Basilic
Red
Test: Serology
Specimen: Serum
Additive: NONE (clot activator added to plastic)
Inversion: 5x plastic, 0x glass
The process by which the body maintains a state of equilibrium is
Homeostasis
EDTA
Function of Leukocytes
(Bonus: identify the 5 types)
White Blood Cells fight infection and other diseases.
Granulocytes (Neutrophils, Easinophils, Basophils)
Agranulocytes (Lymphocytes, Monocytes)
What are the four parts of a needle?
Bevel = end that pierces the vein
Shaft = long cylindrical portion
Hub = end that attaches to the blood collection device
Lumen = internal space of the needle
Green
Test: Chemistry
Specimen: Plasma
Additive: Heparin
Inversion: 8x