Phenylketonuria (PKU) is used to diagnose deficiency of phenlananinhydroxylase, the most common clinically encountered inborn error of metabolism, it is
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Heel
STAT electrolytes are performed on?
Serum
Carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen in the
Lung
How long can a tourniquet remain in place during a Venipuncture
At least two minutes
The vein has 3 layers. The out layer of the vein is known as?
Adventia
The comatose patient has a hard to find vein. As a new phlebotomist, you are confident that you can find the vein if u did not have a glove on. The order is for stat lab work and the physician has already called the lab for the results. Which of the following is the best response to the situation?
Continue searching with your glove on until you find the acceptable vein,or ask for assistance from another phlebotomist
A family member asked the phlebotomist about blood results, what should be the response of the phlebotomist?
You must contact the physician
What is the purpose of warming the skin prior to skin punctures!?
To increase blood flow
The hollow portion of the vein is known as the
Lumen
The phlebotomist has to draw a elderly patient that usually requires a 23 gauge needles ,however , the phlebotomist only has 23 gauge non-safety needles. The phlebotomist should
Find a 23 gauge needle for the puncture
Technical term 4 Heart Attack
Myocardial Infract (MI)
Additive in Grey Tube
Oxalate
Extrinsic pathway Associated with Which Anticoagulant TherApy
Coumadin
Butterfly needle aka
Winged infusion set
Tube requires EDTA
Purple/Lavender
Quasi Legal Organization performs hospital inspections
Joint Commision on Accerditations
Most critical mistake a phlebotomist can make is
Mis identifying a patient
Most important performing phlebotomy
Size and condition of vein
4 Major Anticoagulants (Common)
Citrate,Heparin,EDTA,Oxalate
Last Vein of choice
Basillic
Formed Elements relate 2
White blood cells
Erythrocytes sediments rate drawn which color tube
Lavender/Purple
Ammonia test requires type of anticoagulant (generally)
Heparin
Doc ordered stat electrolyte panel ,patient,ICU, what color tube phlebotomist draw
Green
Purpose of continuing education units
Keep phlebotomists current with info in the field
Performed by respiratory Therapists
Arterial blood gases
Cleaning a phlebotomy site, phlebotomists should
Clean the area in a outward spiral
Most common cause , blood culture contamination
Improper skin prep
Left ventricle receives oxygenated blood via pulmonary vein
Apex
PT/PTT test
Blue Tube
Destruction of red blood cells
Hemolysis
Addivtive, the green top tube
Heparin
Purpose of accessioning order
Provides a unique tracking number 4 the specimen
Following info ,specimen sample, expect example
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