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What anticoagulant is used in donor collection bags? - ANSWER-ACD (acid citrate
dextrose)
To avoid micro clotting, how many inversions should be performed? - ANSWER-8
inversions
What is the safest way to transport specimens? - ANSWER-pneumatic tube system
What is the most reliable way to avoid transcription errors? - ANSWER-
computerized labs using barcodes
What is the life span for a RBC? - ANSWER-120 days
What is another name for a leukocyte? - ANSWER-white blood cell
What is the function of a WBC? - ANSWER-to fight infection
If arm veins can't be used for venipuncture, what other locations can be used? -
,ANSWER-the dorsal side of the hand
What is the most commonly requested test? - ANSWER-glucose test
Why is it important to have the correct blood volume when collecting blood with an
anticoagulant? - ANSWER-correct blood to additive ratio stops artificially
prolonged clotting times
What is the general blood volume for an adult? - ANSWER-5 liters
what is another name for an erythrocyte? - ANSWER-red blood cell
what is the function of a RBC? - ANSWER-to transport oxygen from the lungs to
the tissues ; carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
where are RBC made? - ANSWER-bone marrow, specifically, from stem cells in
the bone marrow
what protein does a RBC contain and what purpose does it serve? - ANSWER-
hemoglobin ; it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide and gives the RBC its color
what is another name for a thrombocyte? - ANSWER-platelet
what is the purpose of a platelet? - ANSWER-to play a role in blood clotting
what are the different types of WBC? - ANSWER-neutrophils, lymphocytes,
monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
what does hemoglobin contain? - ANSWER-iron
where are WBC produced? - ANSWER-in the bone marrow and the lymphatic
,system
in which phase does a phlebotomist work? - ANSWER-pre-analytical
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, what type of patient does a phlebotomist collect blood from on a neonatology
floor? - ANSWER-newborns (hours to a few days old)
what methods does a phlebotomist use to collect blood from an infant? -
ANSWER-heel stick
where is the recommended site for a heel stick? - ANSWER-plantar surface of the
heel ; medial or lateral
what can flowcharts can be used for? - ANSWER-quality improvement
what are pareto charts? - ANSWER-bar charts that show the relative importance
and frequency of problems
a condition in which there is too little hemoglobin or a decreased number of red
blood cells - ANSWER-anemia
what should be done prior to a blood transfusion to avoid a reaction? - ANSWER-
blood type and cross match
what are the two blood group systems? - ANSWER-ABO and Rh factor
what percentage of blood is formed elements? - ANSWER-45%
what are the formed elements in blood? - ANSWER-RBC, WBC and platelets
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