Mr Carl's Jeopardy of Collections

Tubes

100

Lavender Tube is considered this type of tube... 

Plasma, Whole Blood, Serum

Whole Blood

200

Blood Cultures requires a different antiseptic than normal venipuncture.   What is the name of this antiseptic. 

Chlorhexidine

300

Name the Two Heparin Tubes.

Mint Green (Light Green)

Dark Green (Forest Green)

400

Which tube contains Potassium Fluoride?

Grey

500

Name 3 EDTA Tubes

Royal (Navy) Blue

Pink

Lavender 

Special Collections

100

Which type of specimen is examined for the presence of parasites such as roundworms or tapeworms?

Stool Specimen

200

The presence of ______ in urine suggests a bacterial infection in the urinary tract?

Nitrites

300

A test for the presence of hidden blood in a stool sample is which of the following?

FOBT

400

Which of the following routine tests are most often performed at the POL?

Toxicology

Chemistry & Hematology

Cytology & Histology 

Serology & Immunology

Chemistry & Hematology

500

This test is performed to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropic?

Urine Pregnancy Test

Procedure

100

A small disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a small incision is a

Lancet

200

Correct angle for venipuncture 

15 Degrees

300

The longest amount of time a tourniquet should remain on a patient's arm

1 min or 60 seconds

400

What is Venous Reflux and how can it occur?

Reflux is when the tube contents backflow into the vein.  

Incorrect angle of the tube/needle 

-Tube above needle

500

What is the appropriate antiseptic for cleansing around the urinary meatus in a clean catch urine sample?

Benzalkonium Chloride

Lab Tests

100

Diabetes can be monitored by using which of the following tests:

KUB

PT/INR

HbA1C

Troponin

HbA1C

200

If a urinalysis cannot be performed within 30 minutes after collection, the urine specimen must be

Stored in the Refrigerator

300

A complete blood count (CBC) includes which of the following tests?

Blood Cultures

Red Cell Counts, White Cell Count, Platelets, Hematocrit

Electrolytes

A1c and Glucose Levels

Red Cell Counts, White Cell Count, Platelets, Hematocrit

400

A blood test that measures creatine kinase (CK) can identify?

Heart Disease

500

Light Blue tubes are used for this type of study. 

Coagulation Studies 

PT/INR

Good Luck

100

A medical doctor who studies and tracks diseases of the feet.

Podiatrist

200

What is the most important step in preventing infections??

Hand Washing

300

What is the most important step in preventing infections??

Hematuria

400

The ability of the body to achieve "steady state".

Homeostasis 

500

A medical doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the lungs

Pulmonologist