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Routine blood collections include… Venipuncture, capillary puncture (finger/heel), and syringe methods
If a patient refuses a blood draw… Respect their choice, document it, and inform their physician
Protected Health Information (PHI) is… Any personal medical data that must be kept private
SST is… *Serum Separator Tube* Separates blood cells from serum after centrifugation
What is a hematology test for oxygen-carrying capacity Hemoglobin test
What section of the lab tests for toxins Toxicology
If you splash chemicals in your eye Rinse with water for 15 minutes at an eyewash station
Infections are… Caused by pathogens ex: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
Pathogen is… A disease-causing microorganism
Standing on an antistatic mat… Reduces static electricity, preventing shocks or sparks
Infection is… Entry and multiplication of harmful organisms in the body
A reservoir is… A place where pathogens live Ex: humans, animals, surfaces
Fomite is… An object that can carry infection Ex: mosquito, tick
Vector is an… Living carrier of disease Ex: mosquito, tick
Contact is… Disease transmission through touch
Last PPE removed Gloves
Small spill clean-up 10% solution of bleach, let it sit for 20-30 minutes
Large spill clean-up Leave an absorbent and follow protocol
’Ectomy’ means… Surgical removal Ex: appendectomy
’Itis’ means… Inflammation Ex: arthritis
NPO stands for… Nothing By Mouth (no eating or drinking)
Homeostasis Body maintaining stable internal balance Ex: temperature, fluids
Smooth muscle Involuntary muscle found in organs Ex: intestines
Cardiac muscle Involuntary, striated muscle found only in the heart
Non-striated involuntary muscle Smooth muscle
Cavity that contains the heart Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity Contains digestive organs Ex: stomach, liver
Thoracic cavity Contains heart and lungs
Osteoblast Cells that builds bone
Veins Carry blood to the heart
Arteries Carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries Smallest blood vessels for nutrient and gas exchange
Sounds heard while listening to the heart “Lub” “Dub” due to valve closures
Artery functions Carry oxygen-rich blood (except pulmonary artery)
Major artery Aorta
Smallest vessels Capillaries
First vein choice Median Cubital
Another term for RBC Erythrocyte
Stem cells Produce all blood cells in bone marrow
Bone marrow Produces red and white blood cells and platelets
Neutrophils White blood cells that fight injections
Lymphocytes White cells involved in immunity
Erythrocytes Red blood cells that carry oxygen
Monocytes White cells that remove pathogens and debris
Serum tubes produce Serum, the liquid portion
Tubes with additives produce Plasma or serum
Antigens Substances that trigger an immune response
Antibodies Proteins That fight specific antigens
Hematology test tube color Lavender (contains EDTA)
Straight needle angle 15-30 degrees
Butterfly needle angle 10-15 degrees
Tourniquet is on for… No longer than a minute
Patient greeting Introduce yourself, confirm identity, explain procedure
Syringe to tube transfer Use a transfer device to avoid needle sticks
Infant heel stick depth 2.0mm
Capillary puncture is used… when only a small sample is needed or veins are hard to find
Syringe method is used… when veins are fragile and collapse easily
Butterfly method is used… For small, difficult veins Ex: hands or elderly patients
Created by: hinoue
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