100 is the hardest
six parts of a needle
- shaft, sheath, bevel, lumen, hilt, safety device
Tube color thats always glass/
yellow
What are the three ways alcohol is excreted?
Urination, perspiration, exhalation
What is the correct puncture depth on infants when using capillary puncture?
2 mm
How long should alcohol be allowed to dry before puncture?
30-60 seconds
eryptosis
removal of old and damaged blood cells
What is the additive in blood cultures?
Sodium Polyanethol sulfonate
What are the three stages to the life cycle of a red blood cell?
Developmental, functional, and senescence
In which phase of testing to most errors occur?
Pre-Analytical
How many red blood cells are produced in the body per second?
2 million/sec
hemoglobin
an iron containing pigment that gives red blood cells their color
It is okay to repalpate a vein after it has been cleaned. True or False?
False
three layers of the heart?
Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
What is capillary blood composed of?
Capillary blood, arterial, Venus, interstitial fluid, intercellular fluid
At what angle is a blood smear performed at?
25-30 degrees
What is the most common anti-coagulant?
Heparin
What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?
100-120 days
Name three things that can influence blood pressure in the body
- movement, gravity, and valves
In what order do you palpate the AC are for a blood draw
medial, cephalic, basilic
What % of blood does plasma make up?
55%
What is the purpose of a Pareto chart?
Chart the frequency of a problem
What department does a light blue top go to?
Coagulation
Name the three types of protective isolation precautions
airborne, droplets, contact
What are the four major work duties of a phlebotomist?
Procedure, records and patient info, equipment, and patient care
What is the average life span of a platelet?
5-9 days