parts of blood
what's whole blood
whole blood: mix of all components
what do antigens do
antigens: “tag” us
if they have the antigen, they are rh __
positive
what are some bloodbourne diseases
hep B, hep C, HIV/AIDS
common veins used for blood draws
median cubital, cephalic, basilic
what are wbc
wbc/leukocytes: fight off infections, rbc > wbc
what do antibodies do
Y shaped proteins that will destroy stuff
can you turn - to +
yes if you're given the wrong type of blood
procedure if a healthcare profession gets a needle sick injury in hospital setting
wash hands, report, see what patient has that could’ve been transmitted, test yourself, document
where should you avoid
burns, tattoos, close to nerves (wrist), side of body if patient had a mastectomy, feet for diabetic patients
what are platelets
colourless, smaller than rbc, stop bleeding, help clot, live for 9 days
what contains the antibodies
plasma
what's a hematologist
blood doctor (specialize in diseases in the blood: cancer, anemia etc.)
what's venipuncture
drawing blood from a vein
labelling specimens principles
patients full name, DOB, date and time of collection
what are rbc
plate-shaped cells that carry oxygen, contains hemoglobin (iron-rich) = red colour, live for 4 months
what contains antigens
rbc contain antigens
what's a cbc
complete blood count (6 tests done), very common
common causes
recapping needles, not throwing them away properly, accidentally injuring yourself, distraction, red-using needles
equipment needed for a blood draw
gloves, alcohol, tourniquet, needle, tubes, needle, cotton ball, tape, disposal bin
what's plasma
plasma: liquid, yellow-ish fluid, 90% water, has nutrients, proteins, hormones, antibodies, waste, makes up ~55% of whole blood
what's on type A blood
A antigen, B antibody
total stuff on type B+ blood
B antigen, A antibody, rh antigen
how to prevent
never recap needles, dispose of quickly and properly, use gloves, don’t overfill sharps containers, follow hospital policies
steps for a blood draw
do patient stuff, wash hands, gloves, tourniquet, bounce veins, clean site, let dry, insert needle, add tube, release tourniquet, remove needle, press with cotton ball/pressure, add tape, label blood, throw out needle, document