Vocab
Deterioration of glucose
Glycolysis
A condition that has sudden and severe onset but usually short term
Acute
When should sharps containers be disposed of
3/4 full
-Cyte
Cell
If you cannot see a vein when attempting to draw blood you should...
ALWAYS palpate for a vein even if you can see it
Substance in blood associated with liver function/production
Bilirubin
small flat red rash like condition on skin from leaking capillaries
Petechiae
lymphedema
condition of faulty lymphatic system
Gluc
Glucose/sugar
Is there ever an occasion where the tube should be pre-labeled
No
Breakdown of blood cells
Hemolysis
blood that has leaked beneath the skin
Hematoma
Type of anemia caused by excessive blood draws
Iatrogenic Anemia
Hemo/Hema
Blood
How many times can a phlebotomist attempt to draw a patient before requesting assistance?
Two
Buildup of blood cells Think-*prolonged tourniquet use*
Hemoconcentration
Cloudy or milky apperance of plasma/serum due to fats
Lipemic
Gold/deep yellow color of serum/plasma due to high amounts of bilirubin
Icteric
Leuk
white
Arterial gas, lactic acid and ammonia require what special handling
Ice Slurry
Destruction of red blood cells
Hemolysis
bone infection possibly caused from striking bone from capillary stick
Osteomyelitis
Swelling
Edema
Erythro
Red
Septicemia can be detected by what test
Blood cultures