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For upcoming test at Delaware Tech Owens Campus in Hematology

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What is the definition of universal precautions?   show
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What are 5 safety practices required by OSHA?   show
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show Fire Hazards Chemical Hazards Electrical Hazards Needle Punctures  
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show Personal protective equipment  
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show Hepatitis B Vaccine  
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When creating your own cleaning solution for counter-tops, what percentage of bleach is required in the solution?   show
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What does MSDS stand for?   show
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What are the 4 steps to take in case of a fire? (HINT: RACE)   show
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show Personal health and hygiene Wear gloves Handwashing Remove lab coats when leaving the lab Remove gloves when leaving the lab  
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What are the 3 basic components of whole blood?   show
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show Blood plasma contains fibrinogen and is unclotted. Blood serum has no fibrinogen and is clotted.  
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show Plasma (on top) Buffy coat (thin middle layer) Red blood cells (red bottom layer)  
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What are RBCs?   show
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What are WBCs?   show
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show Pale yellow  
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show The rupturing of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release their contents (hemoglobin) into surrounding fluid.  
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What color is a hemolyzed blood specimen?   show
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show Dark yellow.  
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What does an icteric blood sample have more of?   show
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When a blood specimen is lipemic, that means it has more ___?   show
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What does a lipemic blood specimen look like?   show
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What 6 basic pieces of equipment are required when performing a venipuncture?   show
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What are the 3 basic components of an evacuated tube design?   show
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What are the 5 parts of an evacuated tube needle?   show
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What are the 4 parts of a needle adapter design?   show
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What are the 4 kinds of tourniquets?   show
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show Assists in vein location (makes veins bulge) Impedes venous but not arterial blood Minimizes bruising  
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show Lavender - EDTA (anticoagulant) - Hematology Light blue - Sodium citrate (coagulant) - coagulation Green - Heparin (anticoagulant) - Chemistry/hematology Gray - K oxalate - glucose assays Yellow - SST - Chemistry Red - has no additive - Che  
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What does SST stand for?   show
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show EDTA Sodium citrate Potassium/ammonium oxalate  
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show Heparin, sodium, ammonium, lithium  
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What is the most important step when drawing blood from a patient?   show
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Name 3 things you need to know about ID bands.   show
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show Reassure the patient. Explain blood draw procedure. Do not explain the test! Do not say procedure is painless!  
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Name 4 conditions you must verify with the patient before performing the blood draw.   show
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When drawing blood, there are 3 things you can do to ensure the patient has been positioned comfortably and that the site of blood draw is well supported. What are they?   show
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Name 3 things you can do to ensure the safety of the patient when drawing blood?   show
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Name 5 things to keep close at hand when drawing blood from a patient.   show
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Name five steps in applying a tourniqet to a patient when drawing blood.   show
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show Locate tourniquet 3 to 4 inches above site Avoid or cover arms with skin conditions Avoid arms on the side of a mastectomy  
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When drawing blood, the three veins to use in the antecubital (inner elbow) region are:   show
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Three other alternative blood-draw sites to the inner elbow are:   show
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When selecting the site for drawing blood, you can ask the patient to __.   show
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Why shouldn't the patient pump their fist when you are preparing to draw their blood?   show
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What is hemoconcentration?   show
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Name 6 things you should know about palpation.   show
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show Check both arms Listen to patient’s suggestions of previously successful areas  
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Name 4 things to remember when drawing blood from a patient with an IV.   show
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Four things you should know about cleansing the site of a blood draw prior to venipuncture are:   show
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Name 4 things you should do when assembling your equipment.   show
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show Place thumb of nondominant hand 1–2 inches below site Place fingers on back of arm Do not anchor above and below site with thumb and index finger to avoid possible accidental self-puncture  
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show Butterflies  
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Three reasons for using a butterfly for blood draw are:   show
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show Insert needle with bevel up Insert at 15–30 degree angle Resistance lessens when the needle enters the vein  
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How do you prevent needle movement?   show
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What are three things to remember when removing the needle from a patient.   show
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Three things to remember about applying pressure to the site of a blood draw are:   show
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show Do this as soon as possible Use conveniently located sharps container NEVER BEND, CUT, OR RECAP NEEDLE  
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show Label tube before leaving the patient (This lessens the chance of tubes being mixed up) Use a pen Verify information on preprinted labels  
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Four pieces of information that should be on the label of a blood sample are:   show
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show Check arm before bandaging Apply bandage over gauze for extra pressure Tell patient to avoid carrying heavy objects Tell patient to remove bandage within 1 hour  
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Seven complications that may arise when performing a venipuncture are:   show
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Name 6 physiological factors that could affect blood test results.   show
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Eight reasons a blood specimen might be rejected are:   show
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Nine reasons for venipuncture complications are:   show
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show Capillary Tubes Microcollection Tubes Unopettes  
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