TUBES
What color tube is used to draw a CBC?
Lavender
What is the smallest size for a needle?
18 gauge
What coagulation tests can be performed at bedside using a point of care instrument?
PTT/INR
What is the recommended disinfectant to clean up blood, or other bodily fluid contamination?
Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)
What happens if the tourniquet is left for more than 1-2 minutes?
Hemoconcentration
The Dark Green tube contains which additive?
Sodium Heparin
Butterfly, straight, ets
What test can be performed without a tourniquet?
Lactic acid
Informed consent is required for?
Invasive surgery and Biopsy
What is the purpose of checking the arm band on an in-patient who has lab orders?
To avoid patient identification errors
What is the order of draw? Lavender, Light Blue
1. Light Blue
2. Lavender
What is the next thing to do after withdrawing the needle?
Activate the safety device
Red top is used for the following tests...
Blood Pregnancy and Hepatic Panel
What agency mandates a written exposure plan and what contains documentation of chemical safety & precautions
OSHA & SDS log
What is the acronym that Shae uses to remember having everything needed for a blood draw?
GATT!!!
If asked to draw a red, light blue, blood cultures and lavender. Which is last?
Lavender
What is the best site for a dermal puncture on an adult?
Middle finger
Which department receives the pink tube top for testing?
Blood bank
What is a normal & abnormal BP on an adult?
120/80 (normal)
139/94 (high)
Where does the tourniquet need to be placed and when must it be released?
3-4 inches above the site, and when blood flow is established
What is the entire order of draw? (All of the colors)
Blood culture, light blue, red, gold, light green, dark green, lavender, grey
Demonstrate to the class how to do a blood draw step by step. No needle, just process
(Shae determines if you get the point)
Shae says good job!!!
What are the tests for a blood culture, light blue, gold (sst), and a lavender tube?
aerobic/anaerobic, PT, CMP, and CBC
Name 3 different departments that are in the hospital
(Shae determines if correct)
How do you tell if a specimen is lipemic?
If specimen looks cloudy/foggy