WVUP PCT 102 NHA Phlebotomy Study Test 2018

An agent or microorganism that casuses disease.

What is thixotropic gel?

A serious allergic reaction that can be life threatening.

How long should you let the 70% isopropyl alcohol dry for?

Aorta, Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins, Superior and Inferior Vena Cava.

A hospital acquired infection.

Functions of additives are:

Requiring molecular oxygen to grow.

Preservatives and chemicals used in the laboratory.

A band wrapped tightly around the arm to stop the flow of blood to a distal part.

A small blood vessel connecting the arteriole with the venule.

A test used to detect infections in the blood.

The blood cells that contain hemoglobin which allows them to carry oxygen.

This complication results from repeated venipuncture of the same vein

What are capillaries?

A condition resulting in inflammation of a vein.

Provides a barrier against infections.

How long does it take for a red top tube to clot?

Microorganisms that cause disease are:

Tissue that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel.

A platelet. Important for blood clotting.

Forearm vein most commonly used for veni because its generally the largest & best-anchored vein

What is the preferred locations for venipuncture?

CBC, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit determinations, ESR, Sickle Cell Screening

Infectious agents that can cause bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections.

Isolation is condensed into three categories which are:

A substance that prevents blood from clotting.

A red blood cell.

The fluid or liquid portion of the blood.

What does ESR sometimes indicate?

What does PKU stand for?

The “Good Samaritan Law” encourages healthcare professionals to:

What are formed elements?

One who specializes in phlebotomy.

The clear fluid that separates from blood when it clots.

Color-coded for specific tests and available in adult and pediatric sizes.

The middle smooth muscles of the blood vessels (except the capillaries).

Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL

What does the medical term "tome" mean?

White Blood Cells.

What are two other names for capillary puncture?

The 2nd choice. It is often the only vein that can be palpated in the obese patient.

What purpose does hemoglobin have?

Which of the following is not a component that makes up the chain of infection?

The oxygen carrying protein of red blood cells.

What is agglutination?

What is the 1st thing needed before doing a venipuncture?

Decrease in the volume of plasma in blood compared to the number of red blood cells.

What is the function of a thrombocyte?

QNS which means

Which of the following is considered a preanalytical error?

Fainting or a temporary loss of consciousness.

The destruction of pathogenic microorganisms after they leave the body.

Another name for thrombocytes?

The freeing of hemoglobin from within the red blood cells into the blood plasma.

Contains additives and anticoagulants

An abnormal connection from a vein to an artery to change the flow of blood.

Inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot.

A condition that causes a decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

What are the 4 major blood groups?

Known as plain vacuum tube

Abnormally low sugar level in the blood.

The proper way to dispose of a needle is to:

Which of the following is not a common symptom of shock:

Living or occurring in the absence of molecular oxygen.

Arterial blood gases need special handling. What is the handling requirement?

The presence or formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a vessel.

The outermost layer of the skin.

Inhibits coagulation by binding to calcium present in the specimen

A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart.

These veins feel hard or cord-like

Ideally routine blood specimen should arrive at the lab

What kinds of tests have to be followed by chain of custody?

Post-prandial means:

The mass of clotted blood that obstructs a blood vessel.

Chemistry Test & STAT eletrolytes.

Used for sm veins such hands. Also used in the elderly and pediatric pts. common size is 23 g.

Tourniquets may be left on the patient for:

Where are erythrocytes formed?

Green Tube

Which test tube would be used for “Fasting Blood Sugar” or “Glucose Tolerance Test”

To feel by the hand. For example, to find the size and direction of a vein.

The process when blood turns to a solid or semisolid state, creating a clot.

What is the purpose of white blood cells?

This is an atrioventricular valve, being situated between the right atrium and right ventricle.

To stop bleeding by vasoconstriction and coagulation or by a surgical process.

A hematoma can be prevented if:

The outer connective tissue of the blood vessels (except the capillaries).

The hardening of a damaged vein wall.

Where should the tourniquet be placed?

What does POCT mean?

A tube or vessel that carries blood thru the body. Also known as an artery, vein or capillary.

A small branch of an artery that leads to a capillary.

Latex sensitivity can cause allergic reactions ranging from simple dermatitis to anaphylaxis.

Identifies presence of casts, bacteria, yeast, and parasites.

The part of the arm at the bend of the elbow.

The recommended depth for an infant microcapillary collection should not exceed

Which of the following represents the correct order of draw?

Which of the following veins in the arm is most subjected to venipuncture?

What color is plasma?