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Random Questions
Question | Answer |
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what are neutrophils | pathogenic cells. they engulf and digest bateria |
septicemia | systemic infection associated with the presence of a pathogenic organism introduced during a venipuncture |
informed consent | giving the patient adequate info concerning the method, risk, and consequences to a specific procedure. |
petechia | tiny non raised red spots. ruptured capillaries to due tourniquet being left on too long |
if a patient is on an asprin regime, what would be most affected | clotting time |
what is the proper way to identify a patient | asking for name and date of birth, double check id band |
fibrinogen | the protein from which fibrin I s formed in normal blood clotting |
what is the most important thing to remember when creating a blood smear | thin feathered edge |
Leukocytes | White blood cells, protection against infection |
main difference between arterial and venous blood | ABG are oxygenated VBG are deoxygenated |
Thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot |
serum | clear liquid portion of blood that separate out after clotting has taken place |
nosocomial | healthcare setting acquired infection |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
which tube are lead levels drawn in | royal blue |
ABGs look for | oxygen, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate content, blood ph |
capillary samples are collected normally from which part of the body | middle or ring finger |
hyperglycemia | abnormally high blood sugar levels |
healthcare workers are required to vaccinate for what virus | HBV |
airborne precautions are designed to do what | reduce the risk of airborne transmission of infectious agents |
scleroses veins are | hard and cord like |
hematocrit measures __ in a given vol of whole blood | rbc |
what is the difference between plasma and serum | plasma is the cellular components suspended, serum is the clear liquid that separates after clotting as taken place |
what tubes contain an anticoagulant | lav, green, blue, lt blue, and grey |
what do basophils carry | histamine to help control allergies |
what are the additives in the mint green tube | sodium heparin, lithium heparin, and ammonium ion |
a person may donate how much blood in one sitting | 500 mL |
what tube is used for reticulocyte count | lavender |
cynotic | bluish skin due to lack of O2 (oxygen) |
light sensitive specimens are | bilirubin, beta-carotene, vitamins A and B6 |
hemoglobin | carry oxygen in RBCs |
what tube contains an antiglycolytic agent | grey |
where is heparin formed | liver |
how many types of WBCs are in the human blood | 5 |
45% of blood is what | formed cellular elements |
sodium fluoride keeps | glucose molecules in tact for 3 days |
silica (glass particles) are in what tube | tiger top |
lipemic | serum/plasma is milky in appearance |
hemturia | blood in urine |
55% of blood is | plasma |
hypoglycemia | abnormally low blood sugar level |
how long does it take blood to circulate the body | 1 minute |
how does it take to replenish 500mL of blood loss | 6-8 weeks |