Tubes and Additives
Glucose/Alcohol
Grey
32° to 38°c (89.6° to 100.4°f), clean catch midstream, drug screening
Urine Testing
Clotting before transport time
30-60 mins
1st thing you should do before entering a patient room
knock
gown
1st don
3rd doff
PTT/PT/INR
Light blue
Filter paper, heel stick, wipe the first drop
Infant Screening
Temp to refrigerate aliquoted samples to for what amount of time
2° C to 8° C (35.6° F to 46.4° F) for approximately 72 hr without the cells breaking down.
Types of communication
Therapeutic, Verbal, Nonverbal
mask
2nd don
last doff
Specific Chemistry
Red
at least 17 years of age, at least 110lbs, full bag, 16 gauge needle
Blood Donation
requirements for shipping specimen
specimens be marked with a biohazard logo, a liquid-tight closure, and a slip pocket for laboratory paperwork.
communication barriers
Language, medical jargon, auditory or visual impairments
gloves
last don
1st doff
Blood Culture
White/Light Yellow
Swab, tonsils, red areas, tongue depressor, Streptococcus,
Throat swab
Ice Slurry Tests
ammonia and lactic acid
when attempting to calm a child how should you approach them
crouch down to their level so you aren't towering over them
goggles
3rd don
2nd doff
Whole Blood Hematology
Purple
Swab, Influenza, Coronavirus, insert .5 inches
Nasal Swab
Bilirubin and Serum
2 things you need to identify a patient
Name and DOB
N95
Only used for airborne precautions