Phlebotomy Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
A simple procedure in which a newborn baby's heel is pricked and then a small amount
of the blood is collected, with a capillary tube; Usually performed on babies 2 years or
under. - ANS-Heel Sticks
Blood test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled. It provides an
average of your blood sugar control over a six to 12 week period ; Lavender tube - ANS-
Hemoglobin A1c
Blue gray discoloration of skin due to lack of oxygen. - ANS-Cyanotic
Refers to body condition while patient is at rest and fasting in am (considered a fasting
specimen). - ANS-Basal State
Excessive sweating. - ANS-Diaphoresis
Blood under the skin ; most common complication of phlebotomy. - ANS-Hematoma
Collection devices used in skin punctures. - ANS-Capillary Tubes
Gray top tubes ; no alcohol used. - ANS-Blood alcohol test, ETOH, Ethanol Test
Mixture of arterial and venous blood - ANS-Capillaries
1. Median Cubital (Middle)
2. Cephalic (Thumb)
3. Basilic (Pinky) - ANS-Antecubital Fossa veins
Lavender top tubes with EDTA additive. - ANS-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Inflammation of the vein caused by repeated venipuncture. - ANS-Phlebitis
Blood in urine - ANS-Hematuria
Microorganisms that cause diseases - ANS-Pathogenic
Nothing By Mouth - ANS-NPO
Fasting BLood Sugar - ANS-FBS
, Type and corss-match - ANS-T and C
Sugar in Urine - ANS-Glucosuria
Increase in proportion of formed elements to plasma cause by tourniquet on too long. -
ANS-Hemoconcentration
Blood clot due to insufficient pressure applied after removal of the needle - ANS-
Thrombus
Inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot. - ANS-Thrombophlebitis
Counts 5 different WBC by percentage two glass slides feathered at 30 degree angle 1
layer thick - ANS-Differential Smear
a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood - ANS-Anemia
Checks amount of Oxygen in blood - ANS-Hemoglobin
Liquid portion of coagulated blood ; does not have clotting factors - ANS-Serum
Liquid portion of anti-coagulated blood ; contains clotting factors - ANS-Plasma
Stopping a bleeding vessel - ANS-Hemostasis
Vascular Phase
Platelet Phase
Coagulation Phase
Fibrinolysis - ANS-Process of Hemostasis
Dissolves clot ; splitting of fibrin - ANS-Fibrinolysis
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - ANS-CLIA
Disinfected ; without bacteria - ANS-Asepsis
Blood drawing tubes - ANS-Vaccutainer
Fainting - ANS-Syncope
2 hours post prandial
2 hours after meal - ANS-2 Hour PP
Plain; No additives; Do not Invert - ANS-Red Top Tubes Plastic
Solutions
A simple procedure in which a newborn baby's heel is pricked and then a small amount
of the blood is collected, with a capillary tube; Usually performed on babies 2 years or
under. - ANS-Heel Sticks
Blood test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled. It provides an
average of your blood sugar control over a six to 12 week period ; Lavender tube - ANS-
Hemoglobin A1c
Blue gray discoloration of skin due to lack of oxygen. - ANS-Cyanotic
Refers to body condition while patient is at rest and fasting in am (considered a fasting
specimen). - ANS-Basal State
Excessive sweating. - ANS-Diaphoresis
Blood under the skin ; most common complication of phlebotomy. - ANS-Hematoma
Collection devices used in skin punctures. - ANS-Capillary Tubes
Gray top tubes ; no alcohol used. - ANS-Blood alcohol test, ETOH, Ethanol Test
Mixture of arterial and venous blood - ANS-Capillaries
1. Median Cubital (Middle)
2. Cephalic (Thumb)
3. Basilic (Pinky) - ANS-Antecubital Fossa veins
Lavender top tubes with EDTA additive. - ANS-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Inflammation of the vein caused by repeated venipuncture. - ANS-Phlebitis
Blood in urine - ANS-Hematuria
Microorganisms that cause diseases - ANS-Pathogenic
Nothing By Mouth - ANS-NPO
Fasting BLood Sugar - ANS-FBS
, Type and corss-match - ANS-T and C
Sugar in Urine - ANS-Glucosuria
Increase in proportion of formed elements to plasma cause by tourniquet on too long. -
ANS-Hemoconcentration
Blood clot due to insufficient pressure applied after removal of the needle - ANS-
Thrombus
Inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot. - ANS-Thrombophlebitis
Counts 5 different WBC by percentage two glass slides feathered at 30 degree angle 1
layer thick - ANS-Differential Smear
a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood - ANS-Anemia
Checks amount of Oxygen in blood - ANS-Hemoglobin
Liquid portion of coagulated blood ; does not have clotting factors - ANS-Serum
Liquid portion of anti-coagulated blood ; contains clotting factors - ANS-Plasma
Stopping a bleeding vessel - ANS-Hemostasis
Vascular Phase
Platelet Phase
Coagulation Phase
Fibrinolysis - ANS-Process of Hemostasis
Dissolves clot ; splitting of fibrin - ANS-Fibrinolysis
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - ANS-CLIA
Disinfected ; without bacteria - ANS-Asepsis
Blood drawing tubes - ANS-Vaccutainer
Fainting - ANS-Syncope
2 hours post prandial
2 hours after meal - ANS-2 Hour PP
Plain; No additives; Do not Invert - ANS-Red Top Tubes Plastic
