1. When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid part is called
2. If veins in the arms cannot be used for venipuncture, the
... [Show More] alternative veins can be found in the
3. The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a
4. Before performing a venipuncture, a clean pair of gloves should be put on the presence of the patient because it is a reassuring
Serum
Dorsal side of hands and wrists
Centrifuge
Safety concious gesture for both the worker and the patient.
5. Lying face up on their back is called what position? Supine position
6. To avoid blood-clotting in the collection tube, it is extremely important the blood in the..
Purple-topped tube be gently inverted a minimum of eight times.
7. What is the normal ph range of a normal body? 7.35 to 7.45
8. Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood cells within what time limit?
9. Of the total volume of blood, how much percent is liquid
10. A person who has too little hemoglobin or a de- creased number of red blood cells is known to be
Within 2 hours
55% is liquid Anemic
11. Where do blood cells begin their formation? In the lymph nodes
and bone marrow.
12. If the phlebotomist collects blood in the neonatalogy department, how old is the patient?
Hours to a few days old.
13. The iron containing pigment of the red blood cells is called
14. How long do mature red blood cells live once they have entered the blood stream?
15. Approximately how many liters of blood does the body contain?
Hemoglobin
Approximately 120 days
Approximately 5 liters of blood
16. The study of the nature and cause of disease is called Pathology
17. A specifically labeled puncture-resistant container for the disposal of needles, scalpels and syringes is known as the. .
Sharps container
18. When drawing blood, which vein is most preferred? The median cu-
bital
19. If blood pressure is read 120/80, which is the systolic pressure?
120
20. What is systolic pressure? The pressure when the heart is contracted.
21. A chemical substance that prevents the heart from clogging is called an...
Anticoagulant
22. Steady-state condition is referred to as Homeostasis
23. What cannot be converted into bar code symbols? Handwritten infor-
mation
24. What is interstitial fluid? Tissue fluid
25. Fragile veins are most likely to be found in what kind of patient?
26. After a finger stick is performed what should the phle- botomist do first.
Geriatric patients
27. What is the best angle for spreading a blood smear using two slides?
Wipe away the first drop of blood with a gauze.
A 30 degree angle.
28. What are skin puncture samples often used for? White blood cell
differentials.
29. During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be across the
30. In most cases, when should blood be drawn to deter- mine medication levels?
31. In relation to veins, what does the term occluded mean?
Fingerprint lines.
Prior to the next dose of medica- tion given.
Obstructed.
32. The thumb has a.. Pulse
33. What is the last step in any phlebotomy procedure, including skin puncture?
34. What is the best way to decontaminate a phle- botomists hands if they are visibly dirty with dust and dirt?
35. How long should the alcohol be allowed to dry before venipuncture?
36. During a venipuncture what is the best angle for in- serting the needle into the skin?
Checking that the bleeding has stopped and thanking the pa-
tient for cooperat- ing.
Wash them with soap and water.
30 to 60 seconds
15 to 30 degrees [Show Less]
