Special Collections
What are blood smears used for?
They are used to microscopically examine blood.
What is the standard precaution in a workplace environment?
Personal protective equipment.
What does a patient requisition form have?
Patient's full name, date of birth, gender, and identification numbers.
What fingers do we use for capillary sticks?
Third and fourth fingers.
What is the first part of the communication cycle?
Sender develops the message.
Why are blood cultures taken?
They are taken to see if there is any bacteria or micro-organisms in the blood.
When a patient is in isolation what additional PPE is needed?
Gloves, Mask, and Gown
What 2 ways are there to identify the correct patient?
Ask the patient for their full name and date of birth.
Besides glucose, what other tests can be drawn from capillary sticks?
Cholesterol and hematocrit.
What type of communicator creates timelines and detailed plans for transmitting information?
A functional communicator.
When can you take a blood-stop test on a newborn?
Before the newborn is 72 hours old
What protection do you need when coming in contact with a patient who has tuberculosis?
N95 respirator
What can happen if a phlebotomy tech does not very the correct patient?
This can lead to wrong blood collection and wrong results.
What 3 types of blood does this collect?
Arterial, capillary, and venous.
What is the third part of the infection cycle?
Portal of exit.
When someone donates their own blood for an upcoming surgery, what is this called?
It is a autologous transfusion.
What does a repair report include?
The date, brief description, and steps taken to try and fix the problem.
What are 4 communication styles with a patient?
Intuitive, Analytical, Functional, and Personal.
Where are capillary punctures done on infants?
On the heel.
The susceptible host.
For patients who are hospitalized, blood can be drawn every day or every few hours. Which type of anemia often results?
Iatrogenic
When should you run external controls on a glucometer?
When there has been a series of drastically out-of-range glucose readings.
Why do Phlebotomy Techs use therapeutic communication?
It enhances the trust and comfort that the patient has towards the phlebotomist.
Why is a capillary collection chosen for infants?
They have small blood vessels and if we do venipunctures the blood vessels will be damaged.
What type of isolation precautions should a phlebotomist use when collecting a specimen from a patient who has active tuberculosis?
Airborne precautions.