A blood draw that is ordered to be done immediatly is a - stat order
Fainting is also called - syncope
A laboratory filter paper used to collect a blood sample from newborns is a -
Guthrie Card
The liquid portion of whole blood that contains active clotting agents is -
plasma
A situation in which the concentration of blood cells is increased in proportion
to the plasma is - hemoconcentration
The destruction of red blood cells with subsequent release of hemoglobin is -
hemolysis
A material that appears to be solid until subjected to a disturbance such as
centrifugation at which point it becomes a liquid is - thixotropic gel
An agent that inhibits bacterial growth and that can be used on human tissue is
an - antisepic
Small glass or plastic tubes that open on each end - capillary tubes
bottom area of the heel - plantar
children younger then 1 year dermal puncture is preformed on the - plantar
rubbing alcohol - 70% isopropyl
A form a phlebotomist uses to determine what type of sample to collect from
the patient - requisition
Povidone-iodine(betadine) is commonly used at the vanipuncture site when a
_________ is ordered - blood culture
, A blood bank typically uses - 16-gauge needles
twenty three gauge needles are used to collect samples from - fragile,small
veins
Cause of hematoma - Excessive probing to locate the vein
Largest sized needle - 16 gauge
syringe method of draw is useful for patients who have - small veins
most common method of obtaining blood is - venipuncture
the higher the number the smaller the - lumen
venipuncture needle has a shaft with one end cut at an angle - bevel
proper dermal puncture sites - middle two fingers
the first drop of blood is wiped away because it contains - tissue fluid
Whole blood will coagulate unless mixed with an - anticoagulant
which veins run parallel or at a slight angle to the fold in the antecubital area -
medial
which vein is very close to the brachial artery and median nerves and should
only be used if the medial and cephalic veins are inaccessible - basilic
an agent that inhibits bacterial growth that can be used on human tissue -
antiseptic
the destruction or dissolution of red blood cells with subsequent release of
hemogoblin - hemolysis
liquid portion of whole blood that contains active clotting agents - plasma