Module 1
What are nonblood specimens a phlebotomist can retrieve?
sputum, urine,
what does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
why are examples of active listening?
eye contact, sitting up right, and nodding your head
yellow, light blue, red, speckled red, green, speckled green, purple, gray
what do blood cultures confirm the presence of?
bacteria
Where should a phlebotomist label specimens?
In front of the patient to check for accuracy
what should you do if someone starts experiencing shock while getting blood drawn?
elevate the legs so head is lower then the rest of the body, and keep the patient laying down
what is pace when speaking with a patient?
the speed at which a person speaks
why additive does a lavender tube usually have?
EDTA
what two bottles do blood cultures consist of?
anerobic and aerobic
what is phlebotomy?
an incision into the vein for the purpose of drawing blood
what should you do if someone starts experiencing an external hemorrhage while getting blood drawn?
apply pressure to the wound using a cloth or gauze
what is tone reffering when speaking with a patient?
the emotional quality or attitude of your voice
what additive to light blue tubes usually have?
sodium citrate
what does aerobic mean?
with oxygen
what is the meaning of therapeutic?
related to the healing of a disease
what should you do if someone starts experiencing a seizure while getting blood drawn?
stop the procedure, call for help, place the patient laying down and turned on there side
what are 4 types of nonverbal consent?
eye contact, personal space, body language, and facial expressions
which vein is considered the best vein to draw blood from?
median cubital
what does anerobic mean?
without oxygen
what does brady- mean?
slow
what should you do if someone starts experiencing a hematoma while getting blood drawn?
stop the procedure and apply pressure for at least 5 minutes
where can communication barriers arise from?
cultural backgrounds, cognitive abilities, physical disabilities, etc.
which vein is considered the final resort vein?
basilic
should aerobic or anerobic blood cultures be drawn first?
aerobic