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Random Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |