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Phlebotomy Test Egg Hunt 4-1-10

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prophylaxis protective treatment for the prevention of disease
antiseptics inhibit the growth of bacteria
sharps container puncture resistant, leakproof, disposable container for sharp needles & sharp objects
bevel end of the needle that pierces the vein
gauge indicates the size of the lumen-opening of the needle Larger the gauge, the smaller the needle
hemolysis rupture of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin into the plasma or serum
evacuated tube system tube system that allows blood to flow from vein through needle and into tube without exposure to air
anticoagulant additive that prevents clotting
gel seperator additive that forms a physical barrier between cellular or serum/plasma portions
luer adapter device for connecting a syringe or evacuated holder to the needle
follow the order of draw for what reason? to avoid contamination of non additive tubes and additive tubes
syncope fainting
antecubital space forearm veins inside the elbow area used for venipuncture
hemoconcentration pooling of blood, the tournequet slows venous blood flow and causes it to pool in the area for the venipuncture
palpate tip of the index finger to feel veins
hematoma blood leaking into the tissues during or after venipuncture
what is written on a test tube? Pt's Name, DOB, Date, Test, MA's Initials
what is used to collect blood from difficult or small veins? Butterfly collection system
stopper color for a HDL OR LDL (high or low density lipoprotein Speckled
what constricts blood flow in arm? tournequet
NCCLS stands for what? National Committee for Clinincal Laboratory Standards
TRUE OR FALSE: different laboratory tests require different types of blood specimen TRUE
sterile disposable ______ is used to pierce the skin to obtain blood for testing needle
Order of draw (in order)7 colors YBRGLG= yellow, blue, red, gold, green, lavender, gray
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