Additives
What additive is in a gold tube?
clot activator
What organization is in charge on monitoring workplace safety?
OSHA
have them uncross legs
What percentage of plasma is water?
90%
If a femoral (thigh) vein needs to be punctured for any reason what should you do?
get a physician
what additive is in a lavender tube?
EDTA
What organization provides data on public health and disease control?
CDC
What is included in a phlebotomists scope of practice?
blood draws, letting patients know what tests have been ordered if asked, informing of risks and benefits if asked
What in erythrocytes carries oxygen?
hemoglobin
What extra charting may you have to do for pediatric draws?
keep a log of amount of blood collected
What is the additive in a light blue tube?
sodium citrate
What organization regulates drugs?
FDA
How far above the draw site should you place a tourniquet? (range of inches)
3-4 inches
Why should tubes be completely filled?
for proper additive to blood ratio and sufficient samples for testing
What lab department is responsible for testing blood typing?
immunohematology
What is the additive in a green tube?
Heparin
Which organization provides MSDS sheets?
OSHA
How were reference levels for different tests obtained?
after a basal state fast
What is whole blood?
blood that is in the same condition as it was in the body
What size needle is used for blood donor collection?
16 gauge
What is the additive in a gray tube?
Sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate.
What are MSDS sheets?
material safety data sheets- provides information on different chemicals
What are tendons?
What are ligaments?
Tendons: attach muscle to bone
Ligaments: attach bone to bone
How does blood get from arteries to veins?
capillaries
For a blood alcohol test, what antiseptic is used?
iodine