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Mid-Term Study Guide

QuestionAnswer
Syncope Temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain
Lymphostasis Obstruction of normal lymph flow
What to do when a patient has a seizure Clear the area, protect the patient from injury, do not restrain them, and seek help
Compartment syndrome Increased pressure in muscle compartments causing nerve and vessel damage
Max time for tourniquet 1 minute
Drawing blood with an IV site Use the opposite arm or draw below the IV site
Average blood volume for 150lb adult 5-6 liters
Distal Farther from the center of the body
Hemolysis effect on bilirubin Can falsely increase bilirubin levels
Preferred site with IV in one arm Use the other arm
Normal blood pH 7.35-7.45
Tourniquet placement 3-4 inches above draw site
Needle gauge for arterial puncture 20-22 guage
GTT drink Only water
Volume of donor blood unit 450-500 mL
Angle for blood smear 30-45 degrees
Urine delivery to lab Within 1 hour
CSF diagnoses Meningitis, neurological infections
Inverting anticoagulant tubes 5-10 times
Hemolysis Destruction of red blood cells
BNP tests for Heart failure
Rapid strep detects Group a streptococcus
QC Quality control (ensures test reliability)
QA Quality assurance (ensures process quality)
Medications that prolong bleeding Aspirin, NSAIDS, anticoagulant's
Anxiety increases… Cortisol levels
Max punctures before help Two attempts
PHI Protected health information
Inappropriate child phlebotomy Leaving child alone or not restraining properly
Organ processing bilirubin Liver
Jaundice Yellow skin from high bilirubin
Edema Swelling from fluid buildup
Preferred venipuncture site for child <2 years Dorsal hand vein or heel stick
Max infant blood draw in 24 hours 5% of total blood volume
Joint commission Accredits and ensures healthcare safety
Test affected by hemolysis Potassium
Basal state Fasting, rested state (12 hrs)
Test for gestational diabetes Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Autologous donation Donating blood for personal future use
Hemochromatosis Genetic iron overload disorder
Antibody for Mycoplasma pneumonia Cold agglutinins (IgM)
Urine is created by... Kidneys
Specimen ID number Accession number
Safety risk of removing stoppers Aerosol formation
Test affected by glycolysis Glucose
Blood smear time frame Within 1 hour
Aliquots Portions of specimen for testing
Statutory law Laws passed by legislative bodies
HIPAA violations Fines and/or imprisonment
Touching without consent Battery
pH HYdrogen ion concentration measure
Smooth muscle aka… Involuntary muscle
Heart cavity Thoracic cavity
Bone-forming cells Osteoblasts
Peristalsis Muscle contractions that move food
Anatomic position Upright, palms forward
Supine position Lying on the back
Thermoregulation system Integumentary (skin)
Structure returning blood to heart Veins
Heart Sounds Lub-dub (valve closure)
Aorta Largest artery
Vena cava Largest vein
Heart chambers Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Blood flow through heart RA -> RV -> Lungs -> LA -> LV -> Body
Diagnosis Identifying a disease
Smallest blood vessels Capillaries
Vein Location in anticubital Median cubical, cephalic, basilic
Most used vein Median cubital
Plasma in blood ~55%
Granulocytes WBCs fighting bacteria
RBCs aka… Erythrocytes
Bacteria-attacking cells Neutrophils
Fibrin-breaking enzymes Plasmin
HIV-targeted cells CD4+ T-cells
Lymph nodes are part of Lymphatic system
Antigens Substances triggering immune response
SST Serum separator tube
Vacuum tubes Blood collection tubes using pressure
Phlebotomy steps ID -> hygiene -> tourniquet -> draw -> label
Common needle gauge 21g-23g
Created by: hinoue
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