Phlebotomy
What is the tourniquet used for during phlebotomy?
to cause the vein to bulge, and prevent venous flow out of the site.
Which colored tube is routinely used for hematology testing?
Lavender
The average person blinks 2-3 times a second to?
Cleanse the eyes
Which endocrine glad requires iodine to produce its hormone?
Thyroid
What does CNS and PNS stand for?
Central nervous system, peripheral nervous system.
During routine veinpuncture what angle is the needle inserted?
15 degrees
What color tube is used for collecting a serum specimen?
Red or Tiger Top
What type of test is used when testing a patients far visual acuity?
Snellen
What disorder is a common form of hyperthyroidism?
Graves Disease
The tough outer layer of the meninges are called the?
Dura Mater
What is an anticoagulant that prevents platelets from clumping and preserves the appearance of blood cells for microscopic preparation?
EDTA
Which test is used to determine renal function?
Creatinine
A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing?
At reading or working level
What hormone does the pineal glad excrete?
Melatonin
The cerebellum is responsible for?
balance, equilibrium, posture, and muscle coordination.
Without a clot activator whole blood typically clots in?
30-60 min
TSH levels are assessed to determine the function of what organ?
Pituitary Gland
What is the medical term for earwax?
Cerumen
What is the most common cause of death in people with DM type 2?
Coronary artery disease.
How is hydrocephalus treated?
By placing a shunt(tube)
What is the order of draw?
Sterile, Light Blue, Red, SST, Light Green, Green, Lav, Gray
Plasma makes up what percent of blood by volume?
55%
A sensation or ringing in the ears is called?
Tinnitus
Diabetic retinopathy occurs because of which factor?
Hyperglycemic peaks, which damage the blood vessels feeding the retina
A quadriplegic patient suffered an injury on what part of the spinal cord?
Cervical region