| Term | Definition |
|---|
| syringe | select for transfer after collection |
| blood sample collected directly in tubes | vacuum tube |
| used when blood volume is of concern | capillary |
| fill until blood flow ceases | vacuum tube |
| lancet is used to collect blood | capillary |
| pull gently with plunger | syringe |
| what color tube for coagulating studies? | blue |
| what color tube for serum studies | red |
| cholesterol, thyroid and kidney funtion tube | red |
| how many tests if drawn up to top of tube | 25 |
| what color tube for glucose studies? | gray |
| what color tube has a powder additive? | gray |
| what color tube for hematology studies? | lavender |
| what color tube for cbc? | lavender |
| what color tube for plasma toxicology test | royal blue |
| role of MA when drawing blood | collect blood as efficiently as possible. Provide high quality care |
| most common guage for venipuncture? | 21-23 |
| most common length of needle for venipuncture? | 1-1.5" |
| term for swelling and bruising | hematoma |
| term for destruction of red blood cells | hemolysis |
| what happens if you leave tourniquet on too long? | hemoconcentration |
| how do you clean w/alchohol swab | circular motion, from center out |
| purpose of safety needles | to avoid accidental sticks |
| key part of vacuum tube system | double lumen needle |
| purpose of thixotropic gel | forms barrier btwn cells and serum |
| what color is the top of a tube with thixotropic gel? | red and gray |
| the order of sites for venipuncture | antecubital hand wrist feet |
| how many inches from site for tourniquet? | 3-4 |
| the best vein site | median cubital |
| what is the first in the order of blood draw? | blood cultures |
| what is second in the order of blood draw | tubes w/o additive |
| what is the last in the order of blood draw? | tubes w/additive |
| capillary puncture site for infants | heel |
| 1st in draw order for micro-collection using capillary puncture? | lavender |
| 2nd in draw order for micro-collection by capillary | green |
| 3rd in order for micro-collection by capillary | gray |
| 4th order for micro-collection by capillary | red |
| how can we identify a tube with a coagulant? | tube color |
| why rubber tourniquet over velcro strip | easier to clean |
| what is seen on phlebotomy tray | biohazard symbol |
| most important step in venipuncture | put pt at ease |
| what info on tube | pt name and date |
| pt that needs butterfly needle | babies, senoirs, small veins |
| component in capillary specimen of 1st drop of blood | interstitial fluid |
| is a vacutainer system good for fragile veins? | no |
| a pt w/fragile veins or children | syringe |
| how do you read hematocrit? | where rbc's end & before buffy coat |
| normal hematocrit women | 36-46% |
| normal hematocrit men | 40-54% |
| how to visualize vein | palpate vein w/index finger and map vein |
| liquid portion of blood | plasma |
| liquid when/after blood clots | serum |
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