Serum
When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid portion is called
Dorsal side of hand and wrist
If veins in the arm
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Centrifuge
The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a
Reassuring safety-conscious gesture for both the patient and the worker
Before performing venipuncture, a pair of clean gloves should be put on in the presence of a patient because it is a
Supine
The _____________ position refers to lying face up on their back.
8 times
To avoid clotting in the blood collection tube, it is extremely important that the blood collected in a PURPLE-TOPPED tube be gently inverted a minimum of
7.35 to 7.45
The blood PH range of the normal body is
2 hours
Serum should be transported to the laboratory for testing and separated from blood cells within
55%
Liquid makes up _______ of the total volume of the blood
Anemic
A person who has too little hemoglobin or a decreased number of red blood cells is known to be
White Blood Cells (WBC)
________________ begin their formation in the lymph nodes and bone marrow.
Newborns-Hours to a few days old
If the phlebotomist collects blood in the neonatology department, the patient is
Hemoglobin
The iron containing pigment of the red blood cells is called
120 days
Once they enter the bloodstream, mature red blood cells live approximately
5 liters
The body contains approximately _____________ of blood.
Pathology
The study of the nature and cause of disease is known as
Sharps Container
A specially labeled puncture-resistant container for the disposal of needles, scalpels, and syringes is known as a
Median Cubital
When drawing blood, the vein that is most preferred is the
Systolic Pressure
If blood pressure is read as 120/80, the 120 is the
Heart is contracted
The systolic pressure is the pressure when the
Anticoagulant
A chemical substance that prevents the blood from clotting is called an
Homeostasis
____________________refers to the steady-state condition.
Bar code symbols
Handwritten information cannot be converted into
Interstitial fluid
____________________ is tissue fluid.
Geriatric Patients
Fragile veins are most likely to be found in
Wipe away first drop of blood with gauze
After a finger stick is performed, the phlebotomist should
30 degrees
The best angle for spreading a blood smear is by using 2 glass slides at
White blood cell differentials
Skin puncture samples are often used for
Across fingerprint line
During a skin puncture procedure, the cut should be
Prior to the next dose of meds given
In most cases, blood collected to determine medication levels should be collected
Occluded
In relation to veins, the term _______________ means obstructed.
Thumb
The ___________ has a pulse.
Last step in Phlebotomy procedure
Check that the bleeding has stopped and thank the patient for cooperating is the
Wash hands with soap and water
The best way to decontaminate a phlebotomist's hands if they are visible dirty with dust and dirt is to
30 to 60
Alcohol should be allowed to dry for ________________ seconds before venipuncture.
15 to 30 degrees
During the venipuncture, the best angle for inserting the needle into the skin is
Winged infusion set
The term "butterfly" refers to a
Bevel side up
During the venipuncture procedure, the needle should always be inserted with the
Blood and Urine
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