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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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What does PPE stand for?   show
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show Hepatitis B Vaccine  
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show 10% (or 1 part bleach per ten parts water)  
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What does MSDS stand for?   show
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show Rescue Alarm Close Extinguish RACE  
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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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show Erythrocytes Leukocytes Platelets  
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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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show Red blood cells. Also called erythrocytes.  
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show White blood cells. Also called leukocytes.  
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show Pale yellow  
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What is hemolysis?   show
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show Pink-red.  
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What color is an icteric blood sample?   show
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show Bilirubin  
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show Lipids (fats)  
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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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show Sterile needle A holder The evacuated tube  
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What are the 5 parts of an evacuated tube needle?   show
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show Needle Tube advancement mark Rubber sleeve Adapter itself  
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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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What are the 6 basic colors of blood tubes and what are they for?   show
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What does SST stand for?   show
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Name 3 anticoagulants that work through the use calcium binding?   show
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show Heparin, sodium, ammonium, lithium  
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show Identify the patient  
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show Always compare the band with the requisition They must be worn by the patient Do not trust room and bed signs  
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Name the 4 steps in preparing a patient to have their blood drawn.   show
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show Fasting Medications Activities Notice any unusual conditions FAMN (Famine)  
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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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show Patient is sitting or lying down Remove objects from patient’s mouth Be alert for syncope (signs of fainting)  
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Name 5 things to keep close at hand when drawing blood from a patient.   show
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show Apply tourniqet for no more than 1 minute Apply tourniquet for site selection Release it for 2 minutes Reapply the tourniquet when ready to draw blood Release when blood flows  
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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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show Wrist Hand Feet  
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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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If you are experiencing difficulty in locating a vein:   show
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Name 4 things to remember when drawing blood from a patient with an IV.   show
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show Apply 70% isopropyl alcohol using a circular motion Allow to air dry 30–60 seconds Avoid wiping off with gauze Failure to let alcohol dry causes a stinging sensation for patient Specimen hemolysis?  
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Name 4 things you should do when assembling your equipment.   show
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Three steps to aid in anchoring the selected vein during venipuncture.   show
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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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Three things to remember when inserting a needle are:   show
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show Brace the hand holding the adapter against the patient’s arm Gently twist tubes on and off the needle  
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show Remove the tourniquet FIRST if still applied (Failure to remove can cause a hematoma) Patient may relax their fist Withdraw needle and apply pressure to gauze at the same time  
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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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Four things you should do while bandaging the patient's arm after a blood draw are:   show
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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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show Test requisition and patient ID do not match Tube unlabeled or mislabeled Hemolyzed Specimen collected at the wrong time Specimen collect in the wrong tube Specimen clotted when whole blood was needed Specimen contaminated with IV fluid  
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show Ecchymoses Syncope Hematoma Failure to Draw Petechiae Edema Obesity Intravenous Therapy Hemoconcentration  
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Name 3 kinds of skin puncture collection devices.   show
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