chapter 8
form used to document what was ordered by the physician
requisition
number assigned to specimen once ordered in lab
accession number
the drying after alcohol is applied is also called
antiseptic action
inhibits the growth of bacteria
bacteriostatic
tube for DNA studies
white
whats the time frame for RT vs STAT
1 hour-STAT
2 hours RT
let the master speak
respondeat superior
used to increase the blood flow to the puncture site
heel warmer
the tourniquet should be applied
3-4 inches above the antecubital fossa
tube for STAT thrombin
orange
what are the 4 D's of negligence
duty
derelict
direct cause
damages
what does HIPAA stand for (not what it means)
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
what are the 3 common sizes of double ended needles used and what are the colors
20-yellow
21-green
22-black
imperfections to the tip of the needle
burrs
whats the 7th tube in the order of draw along with additive and 2 tests
lavender
EDTA
cbc, esr
TJC recommends these 3 identifiers in an inpatient setting
ask
compare
validate
opposite imbalance tin hydration from hemoconcentration
hemodilution
what are the typical sized butterfly needles used
23, 25, 27 gauge
name the 2 types of syringes
slip tip
luer lock
name the 9th tube in the order of draw along with the 2 additives and 2 tests
gray
sodium flouride
potassium oxalate
glucose & lactic acid
medical term for sitting for long periods of time vs walking around
sedentary
ambulatory
normal changes in lab values throughout the day
diurnal variation
what colors are your microhematocrit tubes and how do you keep the blood from leaking out once filled
red tipped
blue tipped
black tipped
sealing clay
name the 3 manufactures for ESR
winthrobe
westergren
modified westergren
name the 3 manufactures for blood drawing equipment
BD-Becton & Dickinsin
Sarstedt
Greiner bio one