Unit 1
What is the term that describes treating all specimens as if they are infectious?
Standard Precautions
The primary antiseptic for routine venipuncture is:
Isopropyl alcohol
A test that is ordered with the highest priority is classified as:
STAT
What term describes the principles from right and wrong?
Ethics
Which objective lens is used for the oil immersion?
100x
What is the purpose of utilizing protective isolation?
To protect a compromised patient from infection
Most anticoagulant in blood collection tubes prevent clotting by:
Binding calcium
Firmly anchoring the vein prior to needle insertion is necessary to prevent
The vein from rolling
The artery located on the thumb side of the wrist is the:
Radial
The condenser of the microscope functions to:
Direct and focus light onto the specimen
Before cleaning up a spill, the technician should do what?
Consult SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Blood should never be drawn from a person that is:
Standing
What is the tube additive for a blue top?
Sodium citrate
Warming the site of a dermal puncture will:
Increased the blood of the arterial blood to the site
Cleaning the microscope lenses should be done using:
Lens paper and lens cleaner
What is the term that refers to the operation of the fire extinguisher?
PASS
What is the maximum time a tourniquet should remain on a patient's arm?
1 minute
What is the tube additive for a purple top?
EDTA
Preexamination variables occurs:
Before testing has taken place
Which type of microscope is best utilized to show objects bright against a dark background?
Darkfield microscope
In addition to changing gloves between every patient, the technician should also:
Sanitize their hands
The vein of choice for routine venipuncture is the:
Median cubital
What is the additive for a gray top?
Sodium Fluoride
Following a dermal puncture, the technician should first:
Wipe away the first drop of blood
What is proper focusing of a microscope?
Coarse adjustment first, and then fine adjustment