If a pt has an IV in one arm and a hematoma on the other where should we perform the venipuncture
What is below/distal to the hematoma
The color we draw a CBC in and what additive is included
What is a Purple top and EDTA
When using a centrifuge you must always
What is balance with a tube of equal volume
When caring for patients you should where an N95 mask with those that have
What is COVID, Tuberculosis - Respiratory illnesses
Postprandial
What is after eating
Three reasons not to perform a venipuncture in an area
What are:
Swelling in the arm from infiltration
Deep scarring
Vein is non-palpable or hard and corded
In capillary punctures which color would we draw first
What is the lavender top
When performing a blood smear using blood from a lavender top tube how long do you have to prepare the sample
What is 1 hour
If a chemical splashes in your eyes you should
What is flush with water for 15 minutes
What does CSF stand for?
What kind of handling would this require
What is Cerebral Spinal Fluid
What is STAT
Where should you perform a capillary stick?
What is end of ring finget to one side of the center.
Coagulation tests are normally drawn in _________ and these tubes contain _______
When collecting Blood gases you must maintain
What are anaerobic conditions
Which fire extinguisher do you utilize for electrical fires?
What is a class C
Antiglycolytic Agent
What is an additive to preserve glucose
What is the best vein to use for a female patient
What is the median cubital vein
The color tubes you would need for the following tests:
WBC
PT
Calcium
What are
Red
Yellow
Light blue
Additive tubes should be _________________ as part of the handling requirements
What is inverted at 180 degrees to mix additive with specimen
If stuck with a needle what can the MA never do/request
What is require a patient submit to bloodborne pathogen testing
Hematoma
What may cause this
What is a bruise
Bevel not being properly inserted
If a patient has IV's in both arms where would you draw a PTT
What is below one of the IV's
Which tube would we use for a serum sample
What is a red top tube
Which test must have the correct blood to additive concentration
What is a PTT
Tourniquets should never be left on longer than...
Bonus: Why
What is 60 seconds
To prevent hemoconcentration
How does arterial blood flow
What is pulsation