Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Phlebotomy PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Exam 1.

Where should the tourniquet be placed? - ANSWER-Approximately 3-4 inches above the puncture site What is another name for vacutainer holders? - ANSWER-Hub Where is the sharps container located? - ANSWER-On the wall Which method are blood transfer devices used with? - ANSWER-Syringe Method Which method uses a double-sided, multi-sample needle with a slanted bevel edge? - ANSWER-Evacuated Tube Method What prevents blood from seeping into the tube holder/ hub? - ANSWER-Rubber Sleeve ...

Yellow Tube 1 - ANSWER-Blood cultures SPS Aerobic bottle drawn first/anaerobic second This tube is drawn first due to infection purposes Use chloraprep for aseptic site Mix 8-10 times Lavender Tube 5 - ANSWER-Anticoagulant EDTA- sodium or potassium Common tests- CBC Prevents clotting by binding calcium Prevents platelet clumping Preserves shape of cell NEVER BEFORE HEPARIN Mix 8-10 times Post prandial glucose test - ANSWER-Glucose test performed after ingestion of a meal ...

Three primary methods of venipuncture - ANSWER-1. Evacuated tube method (straight needle) 2. Butterfly method (winged infusion set) 3. Syringe method Antiseptic - ANSWER-70% isopropyl alcohol Vacutainer holders - ANSWER-aka "hub" Blood transfer devices - ANSWER-Use with syringe Evacuated Tube Method - ANSWER-Common gauge = 21x1" Butterfly method - ANSWER-Common gauge = 23Gx3/4" Used on pediatric patients, geriatric, and tough sticks Syringe method - ANSWER-Used for colla...

Lateral - ANSWER-outside (thumb) medial - ANSWER-middle (pinky) coronal/ frontal section - ANSWER-Divides the body into back and front, or posterior and anterior saggital section - ANSWER-divides body or body part into right and left transverse section - ANSWER-divides the body into superior(top) and inferior (bottom) parts catabolism - ANSWER-changes complex substances into simpler ones by releasing energy -example: digestion anabolism - ANSWER-cells use energy to make compl...

what are capillary specimens composed of? - ANSWER-arterial, venous, capillary, interstitial fluid and intracellular fluid -arterial blood makes up most of the specimen capillary blood differs from venous blood - ANSWER-glucose and total protein levels are higher in capillary calcium and potassium are higher in venous blood capillary blood is primary made up of what? - ANSWER-arterial blood because arterial blood enters capillaries with more pressure interstitial fluid - ANSWER-fluid ...

How big is the heart - ANSWER-size of a mans fist how many times does the heart beat per minute? per day? - ANSWER-60-80 per minute 100,000 per day Four chambers of the heart - ANSWER-right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle The heart - ANSWER-located in the thoracic cavity between lungs -muscular pump made of cardiac muscle fibers septum - ANSWER-wall that separates the heart into right and left sides pericardium - ANSWER-outer double walled sac in the heart t...

Limited phlebotomy technician(LPT) - ANSWER-Authorized to do skin puncture through fingers Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT 1) - ANSWER-allowed to collect blood through fingers and veins(venipuncture) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT 2) - ANSWER-allowed to collect blood from fingers veins and arteries phlebotomy continued education - ANSWER-renew every 2 years by taking 6 education units certification - ANSWER-issuance by an official body or professional organization of a cer...

Lateral - ANSWER-outside (thumb) medial - ANSWER-middle (pinky) coronal/ frontal section - ANSWER-Divides the body into back and front, or posterior and anterior saggital section - ANSWER-divides body or body part into right and left transverse section - ANSWER-divides the body into superior(top) and inferior (bottom) parts catabolism - ANSWER-changes complex substances into simpler ones by releasing energy -example: digestion anabolism - ANSWER-cells use energy to make compl...

Hemat - ANSWER-root word for blood Hypo - ANSWER-Means below normal, low logy - ANSWER-suffix for "the study of" Hepatitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the liver cytology - ANSWER-study of cells Retinoblastoma - ANSWER-tumor of the eye neuropathy - ANSWER-disease of the nervous system PHLEB/O/TOMY - ANSWER-PHLEB = VEIN O= COMBINING VOWEL TOMY= INCISION, CUTTING B.I.D - ANSWER-Twice a day BMP - ANSWER-BASIC METABOLIC PROFILE BP - ANSWER-Blood Pressure CBC - ANSW...