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Cellular elements that play a role in the coagulation process and are the smallest of the formed
elements.
Mature RBC's have an approximate lifespan of - Answer: 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: - Answer:
Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: - Answer: Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? - Answer: Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
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, Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? - Answer:
Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? - Answer: RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : - Answer: Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: - Answer:
Frequency of hematoma's
Pareto Charts are: - Answer: Raw charts that show frequency of problems
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: - Answer:
Anemia
To avoid transfusion reaction what should be done prior: - Answer: Blood typing and cross
matching.
Two blood group systems: ABO blood group system and the Rh factor system
What is the percentage of formed elements in blood? - Answer: 45%
What percentage of blood is plasma (pale-yellow fluid)? - Answer: 55%
What is separated from a clotted blood specimen? - Answer: Serum
(Clear pale-yellow fluid, doesn't contain fibrinogen, but is similar to plasma )
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