What mask needs to be worn in a room with airborne isolation precautions
N-95 Mask (plus gloves & a gown)
What does PPE stand for
Personal
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What PPE needs to be worn in a room with droplet isolation precautions
Gloves, mask, eye protection & gown
What PPE needs to be worn in a room with contact precautions
Gloves & gown
What gauge needle will cause hemolysis
25 gauge (and above) (to small & it breaks the blood up; to large and it slams into the back of the tube)
What is the range of needle gauges for blood donation
16-18 gauge
Needles for phlebotomy should be pitched how many degrees
15o-30 degree angle
Needles should be inserted how far
¼"- ½" or until you reach a change of resistance
What are the three vessels of the anti cubital fossa
Median Cubital Vein, Cephalic Vein, Brachial/basilic Vein
Which vessel is the first choice for a blood draw
Median Cubital Vein
Which vessel is the second choice for a blood draw
Cephalic Vein
Which vessel is the third choice for a blood draw
Brachial/basilic Vein
Which vessel is lateral to the patient's body
Cephalic Vein
What are the names of the three main vessels of the body
Veins, arteries, capillaries
What are the microscopic blood vessels responsible for O2 exchange
Capillaries
How much blood is needed for each blood culture bottle
Adults: 8-10ml (3-4ml in each bottle, aerobic & anaerobic)
How many liters of blood does the average adult have
5 (4-6 liters)
What is the name of the part of the blood which suspends all of its whole material
Plasma
What is serum
Plasma without the clotting factor
What type of anemia can occur in infants because of frequent excessive blood drawing
Iatrogenic anemia
What is the lifespan of an RBC
90-120 days
What does CBC stand for
Complete blood count
What is a CBC with differential
measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet levels, hemoglobin and hematocrit
What are responsible for forming clots
Platelets (Thrombocytes)
What element of the blood is responsible for achieving hemostasis
Platelets
What is the term for an increase in the number of formed elements of blood due to a decrease in plasma
Hemoconcentration
If an emergency arises during a blood draw, what is the first action of the phlebotomist
Stop [Show Less]