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Phlebotomy Terms
Question | Answer |
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ORDER OF DRAW | Yellow, light blue, Red or SST, Green, Lavender, Gray |
is a bacterium that forms in the colon from the use of antibiotics. It can be transmitted from person to person through spores. To protect yourself you should wear the following PPE ( gown and gloves). | Clostridium difficile colitis ( C Difficile or C.Diff) |
personal protective equipment | PPE |
infectious microorganisms that can be classified into groups namely: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. When infectious diseases are identified according to the specific disease-causing microorganism, the disease may be prevented with the use of ant | Agents |
is the process of dividing large specimens into smaller amounts for testing. | Aliquot(s) |
particles which help clot the blood before centrifugation, and a gel at the bottom which separates whole blood cells from serum. It induces coagulation through contact activation of coagulation factor | Silica |
can be one of several colors. The colors can help identify the type of infection you may have or if a chronic illness has become worse: Clear. This usually means no disease is present, but large amounts or clear sputum may be a sign of lung disease. White | Sputum |
accelerates clotting of blood, creates | Clot activator |
this is a system infection associated with presence of pathogenic organism introduced during a venipuncture. | Septicemia |
blood is collected in red-topped tubes pre-warmed in the incubator at 37 degrees celsius for 30 minutes. | Cold Agglutinins |
Dipstick method, centrifuge method, and preservative. | Urinalysis and Urine Culture |
if the antecubital area of the patient's arm is compromised or inaccessible. | Unacceptable sites for venous blood collection |
Urine can be a variety of colors, most shades of | yellow, from very pale or colorless to very dark or amber. |
When bilirubin is in the urine the patient may have | Hepatitis, jaundice, bile and liver disease. |
for patients allergic to iodine, chlorhexidine gluconate is used. | Antiseptic |
these veins feel hard and cordlike. Can be caused by disease, inflammation, chemotherapy. | Sclerosed veins |
The function of this system is to deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and enzymes to the cells exchange is done | Circulatory System |
Duty of Care Breach of Duty Causation Damages | FOUR Elements Of Negligence |
contains a gel at the bottom, to separate blood from serum when centrifuging. The primary choice, for chemistries, Immunology and Serology. | Serum Separator Tube (SST): |
is a waste product formed primarily by Bacteria in the intestines during the digestion of protein. | Ammonia |