Terminology
Term to describe the back of the body?
Posterior / Dorsal
What is the plasma protein that converts into fibrin to form a blood clot
Fibrinogen
lancet
light blue
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What order should you don vs doff PPE
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
gloves, gown, goggles, mask
Term meaning inflammation of a vein, caused by a blood clot
Thrombophlebitis
Universal recipient vs Universal donor
AB+ vs O-
at least 3/4
normal range for fasting blood sugar (FBS)
70-120
define informed consent vs implied consent
verbal or written consent vs implied with body language to agreement of procedure
What position should a patient be placed in when they develop sycope
supine or Trendelenburg
Term meaning liquid portion of blood with the clotting factors
Plasma
Shape of a RBC and why?
Concave, RBC lack nucleus
common needle gauge for vacutainer method?
21 & 22
what is uric acid
end product of protein breakdown
Malfeasance
What are three categories for isolation?
airborne, droplet, contact
What is the definition of hemolysis
breakdown or destruction of red blood cells
Which WBC is high when fighting an allergic or parasitic infection?
Eosinophils
list the layers of microhematocrit tube after centrifugation
plasma, buffy coat, packed RBC
what does the triglycerides test for
body's ability to metabolize fat
Term for unintentional failure to take action in certain situation that causes harm
Negligence
pre-analytical, analytical, post -
preanalytical
What is the iron-carrying protein that carries oxygen & responsible for giving blood its red color?
Hemoglobin (HgB)
What is the most abundant WBC vs least common WBC vs largest WBC
Venipuncture method for patients with difficult or small veins
butterfly
what may the GGT test indicate?
chronic infections, inflammatory disease or overactive immune system
failure to perform duty or task that was a legal duty, resulting in harm or injury to patient
define a fistula
permanent surgical connection between artery and vein
Define polycythemia
condition of having an excessive number of RBCs
vascular, platelet, coagulation, fibrin clot remodeling
List draw order
Blood cultures, light blue, sst, light green, dark green, lavender, pink, gray, royal blue
How is an ESR reported
mm / hr
attempt to touch a person / threat to do so without permission
intentional touching of another person without their consent
what is the Good Samaritan Law
deals with rendering first aid by healthcare professionals at the scene of accident or sudden injury, encouraging healthcare professionals to provide care without fear of being sued for negligence (within scope of training)
Term meaning the same side of the body
ipsilateral
List the electrical pathway of the heart
Sinoatrial node => atrioventricular node => Bundle of His => Purkinje fibers
Which blood culture bottle should be filled first when using a butterfly method?
Aerobic first, then anaerobic
void first of the morning, then collect for 24 hours and store in the refrigerator during
What is the federal agency that regulates all laboratory testing performed on humans through the CLIA
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
What WBC is high with bacterial infections
neutrophils
decrease in WBCs, caused by cells being destroyed or not producing enough
What vessels carry blood away from the heart vs toward the heart
arteries vs veins
recommended depth for infant microcapillary collection?
2 mm
List the common light sensitive specimens
bilirubin, beta-carotene, vitamin a, vitamin b6, porphyrins
What is the clinical and laboratory standards institute
Nine expert panels manage development of documents and related products in respective fields that sets the requirements for consensus, technical accuracy , relevancy and excellence
What agency helps identify and educate about infections, illnesses and disease prevention
CDC
process of clumping or sticking together
average HCT for males vs females?
40-54% vs 36-48%
draw order for dermal punctures?
opposite of venipuncture draw order: lav, green, sst
list the common chilled/iced specimens
What organization oversees implementation of medical devices and evaluates safety features
OSHA / NIOSH
term for lab test that analyzes chemical components of blood based on the differences in electrical charge
electrophoresis
define toxicology
analyzes plasma levels of drugs or poisons
List the blood flow starting from right atrium
List the steps of a venipuncture collection from start to finish
review req, gather supplies, identify patient, gloves, tourniquet, find vein, alcohol, anchor, stick (bevel up), add tube, remove tube, remove tourniquet, remove needle & hold pressure with gauze, bandage patient, invert tubes, label tubes (in front of patient), deliver to lab
what panel includes ALT, ALP, AST, bilirubin, albumin & proteins AND what tube is needed
hepatic function panel; tiger/orange/gold/or red
What institute is committed to quality efficiency measures?
CLSI
List the classes for fire extinguishers
A = ordinary combustibles
B = flammable liquids
C = electrical fires
D = combustible metals
K = Cooking oils and fats