Blood Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. This complication results from repeated venipuncture of the same vein: A. Petechiae B. Hemolysis C. Phlebitis D. thrombus - correct answer phlebitis 2. the additive in the red/gray speckled collection tube also known as Gold/SST is: a. Sodium Heparin b thixotropic gel for serum separation c. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acied (EDTA) D. No additive - correct answer thixotropic gel for serum separation 3. The phlebotomist was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies...

Is blood typing a CLIA waived test ? - correct answer False The body never produces an antibody that can? - correct answer Can combine with it's own blood antigen What is antigen - correct answer Foreign Explain how the test to determine ABO blood grouping works ? - correct answer Test detects the presence of A or B antigens on RBCs based on presence Blood type is inherited ? - correct answer True The us shows that 99% of our population is RH positive ? - correct answer False ...

Kastle Myer test is a _______ test that determines the presences of _____. - correct answer Presumptive, hemoglobin in blood A person with type AB blood contains which of the following antibodies: - correct answer no antibodies While adding the phenolphthalein to a possible blood stain, it turns pink. When the hydrogen peroxide is the added the pink color gets stronger. This would be which type of result? - correct answer Positive While adding the phenolphthalein to a possible blood sta...

Amylase and ___________ are enzymes used to evaluate pancreatic function. - correct answer lipase Bilirubin is one of a few tests that must be transported ....... - correct answer shielded from light (wrapped in foil) Tests for acetone, bilirubin, creatinine and protein electrophoresis can all be collected in which of the following evacuated tubes? Choose two. - correct answer -Heparin (green top) -Gel (gold top) Tests for: acetone (diabetes coma), bilirubin (liver function), creatinin...

Which of the following blood tests require special handling? - correct answer ammonia, cold agglutinin, bilirubin A glucose specimen collected in a gel barrier tube from a hyperglycemic patient was left in a pneumatic tube system for four hours before being centrifuged. The test results were unusually low. Which of the following specimen handling errors is most likely to have caused the inaccurate results? - correct answer The specimen was transported in a pneumatic tube system and cells were...

Buffy Coat - correct answer White layer between formed elements and plasma Formed Elements - correct answer Living Cells -- RBC + WBC = 45% of blood Plasma - correct answer Nonliving -- 55% of blood -- Helps distribute heat -- Transports 100 different substances Blood pH - correct answer 7.35-7.45 Blood Temperature - correct answer 100.4 F Amount of Blood in Body - correct answer 5/6 liters (6 quarts) Erythrocytes (RBC) - correct answer Anucleated -- Few organelles -- Biconcave...

A woman comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, shortness of breath, and chills. Blood tests show anemia, and bleeding ulcer is diagnosed. What type of anemia is this? - correct answer Iron deficiency anemia A middle-aged college professor from Boston is in the Swiss Alps studying astronomy. He arrived two days ago and plans to stay the entire year. However, he notices that he is short of breath when he walks up steps and that he tries easily with any physical activity. His symptoms gradu...

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Name 3 formed elements found in whole blood. (Use scientific terms.) - ANSWER-Erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and the thrombocytes (platelets). Which formed element is used to determine a hematocrit? - ANSWER-% of red blood cells. Which layer is the buffy coat? - ANSWER-2 (middle) Blood plasma is primarily made of water. What else is found in it? - ANSWER-10% dissolved gases, salts, minerals, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, waste, and proteins Name 3 wa...

Heart: A muscular organ located in the chest, slightly left of the midline. It pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products. Lungs: Paired organs situated in the chest cavity, responsible for gas exchange. Oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled during breathing. Liver: The largest internal organ, located in the upper right abdomen. It performs a variety of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the p...