SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

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BLOOD CULTURES

collected from patients that have a high fever for unknown reasons; identify the specific bacterial organism causing the infection

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BACTEREMIA

presence of bacteria in the blood

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SEPTICEMIA

presence of pathogens in the circulating bloodstream (blood poisoning

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how many liters can be taken infants or children for a blood culture?

1 to 5 mL

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postprandial

after a meal

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point of care testing

refers to test & procedures that are actually performed at the patients bedside or at the point of care. tests aren't sent to a laboratory in a remote location, rather, they are rapid methods designed to produce quick results

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cannula

a tubular instrument that is used in patients with kidney disease to gain access to venous blood for dialysis or blood collection

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fistula

an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery

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arterial blood gas

provide useful information about the respiratory status and the acid-base balance of patient with pulmonary (lung) disease or disorders

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modified allen test

it to test the radial & ulnar artery to make sure that there is circulation to the hand area; if it is a negative result than the radial artery is sufficient

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what is used to numb the site for a radial abg

1/2 to 1% lidocaine

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random urine sample

routine UA

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first urine of the morning

most concentrated quantitative and qualitative protein, nitrate, microscopic analysis

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Fasting

metabolic abnormalities are suspected glucose level determinations for diabetes mellitus testing

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clean catch midstream

the specimen is free of contamination culture for bacteria and/or microscopic analysis

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timed (2, 4 or 24 hr)

the excretion rate of the analyte can be determined creatinine clearance test, urobilinogen determinations, hormone studies

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tolerance test

timed blood and urine specimens are obtained to detect metabolic abnomalities GTT and other tolerance tests

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what of the following test is measured using the Coaguchek XS system?

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Which of the following supplies is NOT needed to test with the HemoCue system?

tourniquet

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What is the reason for collecting a 24-hr urine specimen from a patient?

to test for cortisol

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which of the following evacuated tube is preferred for the collection of a blood glucose during the GTT?

gray-topped evacuated tube

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During a glucose tolerance test, which procedure is acceptable?

a fasting blood collection is performed and then a standard of glucose drink is given to the patient

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Of the two arteries compressed on the patient during the modified Allen Test, which one of those arteries is list below?

ulnar artery

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If a blood collection is required on a patient that is allergic to iodine, what alternative cleansing solution should be used

Chlorhexidine gluconate

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when arterial blood is collected for an abg determination the needle should be inserted at an angle of no less than

30 degrees

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