NHA exam prep Revision Questions and
Answers.
Endocardium -
\Inner layer of the heart
epicardium -
\outer layer of the heart
Percent of RBC are formed elements -
\95%
Where blood cells originate -
\bone marrow
lifespan of RBC -
\120 days
Leukocytes -
\white blood cells, fight infection
20%-40% of WBC are comprised of -
\lymphocytes
WBC that releases histamine -
\basophil
Another name for thrombocytes -
\platelets
Hemostasis is defined as -
\stoppage of blood
The first phase in hemostasis -
\Constriction of blood vessels
aPTT -
\used to evaluate the intrinsic and common pathways of coagulation
The break down and removal of a clot in the hemostasis process -
\fibrinolysis
Crooked or winding veins -
\Tortuous veins
, Preferred antiseptic for venipuncture -
\70% isopropyl alcohol
Needle size for routine venipuncture -
\21 gauge
sodium fluoride -
\additive that preserves glucose
Hemolysis -
\destruction of red blood cells
Mitochondria -
\Powerhouse of the cell
large-particle droplet precautions - scarlet fever, meningitis, and rubella -
\Droplet precautions
Sodium citrate -
\Preserves clotting factors
EDTA -
\helps preserve the shape or cells and reduces platelet clumping
Heparin -
\Anticoagulant
Potassium oxalate -
\testing sugar helps to preserve glucose
Tube for mono -
\Gold / tiger
Tube for cholesterol -
\Lithium heparin
Antiglycolitic -
\Prevents breakdown of glucose
ABGs -
\Respiratory test
Rod + magnet mixes -
\CBGs
Answers.
Endocardium -
\Inner layer of the heart
epicardium -
\outer layer of the heart
Percent of RBC are formed elements -
\95%
Where blood cells originate -
\bone marrow
lifespan of RBC -
\120 days
Leukocytes -
\white blood cells, fight infection
20%-40% of WBC are comprised of -
\lymphocytes
WBC that releases histamine -
\basophil
Another name for thrombocytes -
\platelets
Hemostasis is defined as -
\stoppage of blood
The first phase in hemostasis -
\Constriction of blood vessels
aPTT -
\used to evaluate the intrinsic and common pathways of coagulation
The break down and removal of a clot in the hemostasis process -
\fibrinolysis
Crooked or winding veins -
\Tortuous veins
, Preferred antiseptic for venipuncture -
\70% isopropyl alcohol
Needle size for routine venipuncture -
\21 gauge
sodium fluoride -
\additive that preserves glucose
Hemolysis -
\destruction of red blood cells
Mitochondria -
\Powerhouse of the cell
large-particle droplet precautions - scarlet fever, meningitis, and rubella -
\Droplet precautions
Sodium citrate -
\Preserves clotting factors
EDTA -
\helps preserve the shape or cells and reduces platelet clumping
Heparin -
\Anticoagulant
Potassium oxalate -
\testing sugar helps to preserve glucose
Tube for mono -
\Gold / tiger
Tube for cholesterol -
\Lithium heparin
Antiglycolitic -
\Prevents breakdown of glucose
ABGs -
\Respiratory test
Rod + magnet mixes -
\CBGs
