Hematology/Coag
What is Hemoglobin.
These cells are colorless and must be stained for observation.
What is WBC.
to screen for atherosclerosis related to coronary artery disease; secondary aid in study of thyroid and liver functioning.
What is cholesterol.
Type I diabetes is due to the islets of Langerhans no longer functioning to release this hormone.
What is insulin.
There are 1,000 of these in 1 L
What are mL.
The total number of these determines how well the body is fighting invaders.
What is WBC count.
This layer of plasma contains the white blood cells and platelets.
What is the buffy coat.
Evaluation of this indeicates liver function and hemolytic anemia.
What is total bilirubin.
In addition to calibration, most lab instruments require a set of these to be run on a consistent basis.
What is controls.
Values that show consistency in the experiment are.
What is precise.
Which pathway does PT (Prothrombin Time) assess in the coagulation cascade?
What is extrinsic and common pathways.
This statement best describes the function of B Cells (type of lymphocytes)
What is produce antibodies.
Evaluates patients with suspected renal failure, gout, and leukemia.
What is uric acid.
What is Safety Data Sheet or SDS.
When measuring liquids, read the bottom of this.
What is the meniscus.
This assists in the evaluation of bleeding disorders that occur with liver disease, thrombocytopenia, uremia, and anticoagulant therapy.
What is platelet count.
What blood cells prevent blood from clotting?
Potassium and Lactate Dehydrogenase are erroneously elevated due to.
What is hemolysis.
This component of blood that carries hormones, antibodies, and clotting factors.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is plasma.
To transfer a specific amount of liquid from one container to another container.
What is a pipette.
What factors are involved in the intrinsic pathway?
DAILY DOUBLE!
What are Factors XII, XI, IX, & VIII.
What is the primary function of Cytotoxic T Cells?
What is destroy virally infected cells.
Screens for disease that alter protein balance and assesses state of body hydration.
What is Total Protein.
Explain how to Doff PPE.
1. Remove Gloves
2. Remove Gown Away From Body
3. Remove Protective Eyewear
4. Remove Mask (do not touch front of mask)
5. Wash Hands
We use SBAR to help with complete documentation. What does each acronym stand for?
What is Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.