CH.17
What type of puncture does phlebotomy include?
Arterial puncture, venipuncture, skin puncture
What is Atherosclerosis?
Fatty deposit or plaque build up on the walls of the arteries
What is Normal Flora?
Harmless microorganisms that normally resides in many body parts that do not cause diseases
What is the function of Glucose?
Provides energy for the body
Why is the hand used as a last resort for venipuncture?
the Veins tend to roll
What is the recommended normal range for fasting blood glucose level?
70-99 mg/dL
What is strep throat?
A bacterial infection of the back of the throat and tonsils
What are some tips to prevent veins from rolling?
Apply firm pressure below the vein
Most common needle gauge for the vacuum tube?
20G to 22G with a 21G needle
22G; children or adults with small veins
What is the proper patient instructions for fasting blood glucose test?
No food or drink, except for water 12h before test. restrict medication 3 days (oral contraceptives, salicylates, diuretic, and stereoids)
What is the purpose for a sensitivity testing?
It determines the susceptibility of pathogenic bacterial to various antibiotics
What is the term that means that the amount of glucose in the body is low?
Hyoglycemia
some guidelines to apply a tourniquet?
* do not apply over sores or burned skins
*place it 3 to 4 inch above the bend in the elbow
*apply snugly, but not tight
*never leave it on for more than 1 min
* remove it as soon as you get good flow
*always remove it 1st before removing the needle
*wipe it after use
What hormone is needed for proper use of glucose in the blood?
insulin hormone
What are some ways to prevent transmission of influenza? Give 4 different examples.
-practice good hand hygiene
-avoid close contact with infected individuals
-try not to touch eyes, nose, mouth to prevent virus from entering the body
-always cover your nose and mouth when you cough
-if infected with influenza stay home from public places for all least 24h until fever has subsided
-get the flu-vaccine
What is the purpose for transport media?
It prevents drying of the specimen and to preserve its original state until it reaches its destination
Proper technique for collecting a capillary blood sample?
1. Select a proper site ( fingertips for adults & plantar surface of heel for infants)
2. Technique: instruct patient to remain still and inform that they will feel a small stick, use lateral Side Of finger 3 or 4th on no dominant hand, cleanse site with antiseptic wipe and allow it to dry
3. Firmly grasp finger in front of distal knuckle joint
4. Place blade perpendicular to lines of fingerprints
5. Wipe away 1st drop of blood
6. apply gentle pressure and collect specimen
What is the primary purpose of cholesterol test?
To screen for the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD)
How does the body use its natural defense mechanism?
skin is the 1st line of defense, it than uses its 2nd line of defense such inflammation, phagocytosis by white blood cells and the production of antibodies
What are 5 examples of infectious Disease?
influenza, chickenpox, rubeola (measles), rubella (German measles), mumps, poliomyelitis, smallpox, rabies, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, yellow fever, hepatitis