What department studies disease? correct answers Pathology
What is the general blood volume for the average adult? correct answers 5 Liters.
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
What are erythrocytes? correct answers (RBC) Red Blood Cells.
Main Function: Carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells and to transport carbon dioxide
away from the cells to the lungs.
An leukocyte is? correct answers (WBC) White Blood Cells.
Main Fuction: Non-Nucleus containing blood cells whose main fuction is to combat infection
and remove disintegrated tissue.
Platelets are also called? correct answers Thrombocytes.
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 correct answers 120 Days
What iron-containing pigment enables RBC'S to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide: correct
answers Hemoglobin (Main component of RBC)
, The role of a phlebotomist in the lab is: correct answers Pre-Analytical
Blood collection on neonatalogy floors involves what type of patients? correct answers Newborn
Hours to a few days old.
Which department is consulated on blood collection timing and drug levels? correct answers
Pharmacy
Where are blood cells produced? correct answers RBC's are produced in the bone marrow.
WBC's are formed in bone marrow and lymphatic system.
Flowcharts can be used to : correct answers Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement for Specimen collection frequently involves everything except: correct
answers Frequency of hematoma's
Pareto Charts are: correct answers Raw charts that show frequency of problems
An abnormal reduction in the number of RBC'S in the circulating blood is called: correct
answers Anemia
To avoid transfusion reaction what should be done prior: correct answers 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? correct answers 45%