CHAPTER 11 Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
BLOOD CULTURES	collected from patients that have a high fever for unknown reasons; identify the specific bacterial organism causing the infection
BACTEREMIA	presence of bacteria in the blood
SEPTICEMIA	presence of pathogens in the circulating bloodstream (blood poisoning
how many liters can be taken infants or children for a blood culture?	1 to 5 mL
postprandial	after a meal
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
cannula	a tubular instrument that is used in patients with kidney disease to gain access to venous blood for dialysis or blood collection
fistula	an artificial shunt in which the vein and artery have been fused through surgery
arterial blood gas	provide useful information about the respiratory status and the acid-base balance of patient with pulmonary (lung) disease or disorders
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
what is used to numb the site for a radial abg	1/2 to 1% lidocaine
random urine sample	routine UA
first urine of the morning	most concentrated quantitative and qualitative protein, nitrate, microscopic analysis
Fasting	metabolic abnormalities are suspected glucose level determinations for diabetes mellitus testing
clean catch midstream	the specimen is free of contamination culture for bacteria and/or microscopic analysis
timed (2, 4 or 24 hr)	the excretion rate of the analyte can be determined creatinine clearance test, urobilinogen determinations, hormone studies
tolerance test	timed blood and urine specimens are obtained to detect metabolic abnomalities GTT and other tolerance tests
what of the following test is measured using the Coaguchek XS system?	PT
Which of the following supplies is NOT needed to test with the HemoCue system?	tourniquet
What is the reason for collecting a 24-hr urine specimen from a patient?	to test for cortisol
which of the following evacuated tube is preferred for the collection of a blood glucose during the GTT?	gray-topped evacuated tube
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
Of the two arteries compressed on the patient during the modified Allen Test, which one of those arteries is list below?	ulnar artery
If a blood collection is required on a patient that is allergic to iodine, what alternative cleansing solution should be used	Chlorhexidine gluconate
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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