Tests and Tubes
What is the most commonly ordered blood test?
CBC (complete blood count)
Define hematopoiesis and where does it happen?
Production of blood cells/bone marrow
What does plasma have that serum does not?
Fibrinogen
What arteries are compressed during the modified allens test?
Radial/Ulnar
What is the number one way to stop the spread of infection?
Hand washing
What color tube should a HgA1C be collected in?
Lavender
In what order does blood flow through the 4 chambers of the heart?
R atrium, R ventricle, L atrium, L ventricle
What is a reticulocyte?
Immature red blood cell
What are the 3 most commonly used needle gauges?
21,22, 23
What is the most common antiseptic for blood collection?
70% isopropyl alcohol
What is the correct order of draw for the following:
lavender, light blue, tiger top
1. Light blue
2. tiger top
3. Lavender
Name the 3 types of blood cells
Red, white, platelets
Define anemia
Having lower than normal red blood cell count
What is the correct sequence of steps when finishing a blood draw?
remove tube, remove needle, remove tourniquet
1. remove tourniquet
2. remove tube
3. remove needle
Vacuum
After being centrifuged, what fluid is produced from a tube WITHOUT an anticoagulant?
Serum
In what vessel does oxygen get delivered to individual cells?
Capillaries
What makes red blood cells red?
Hemoglobin
When and how should you label a tube?
Label in front of the patient after the blood draw with patient's name, date and time of draw, and your initials.
Which of these is the largest needle?
24 gauge, 18 gauge, 22 gauge, 19 gauge
18 gauge
What is a pink tube used for?
Blood typing
What organ do the tests BUN and creatinine determine the function of?
Kidney
What type of blood cells are responsible for helping to fight infection?
White blood cells
What is the last choice of vein for venipuncture?
Basilic
What is the purpose of PPE?
Protects both phlebotomist and patient from potential infection