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centesis
surgical puncture
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cidal (suicidal)
pertaining to death
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cytosis
abnormal condition of cells
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desis
binding, stabilizing, fusion
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ectasia, ectasis
distention, expansion
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emia (anemia)
pertaining to blood
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esthesia
nervous sensation
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Hematoma
discoloration produced by the leakage of blood into the tissue
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Where do you place the label on the tube?
In front of the patient, the new label goes over the existing label on the tube
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What do you do if the person has no ID band?
check the person's ankle, the bed rail, then call the head nurse. do not draw blood until they have an ID band on
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What are you looking for when u palpitate?
size, direction, debth
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Palpitate
examine by touch
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What vein is located closest to the bracial artery
basilic vein
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What vein is on your thumb side?
cephalic
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What do arteries do?
carry blood away from the heart
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What do veins do?
carry blood to the heart
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What is a blind stick?
don't see a vein
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Hemolysis
the destruction of red blood cells
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Erythrocytes
red blood cells
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Leukocyte
white blood cell
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What would make the area of venipuncture sting after the needle is inserted?
Alcohol did not dry
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What are 4 things that would be found on a spec label?
Name, time, date, dob, numonics (initials)
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How do you verify a patient?
Check ID bracelet, have them state name, compare the name to the order form, have patient spell name.
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What is near the basilic vein?
median nerve, and bracial artery
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What is the biggest mistake a phlebotomist can make?
misidentification
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Centerfuse
machine that spins the blood down
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How far from venipuncture site should the turnikit be?
3-4"
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asepsus?
without infection
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Hemostasis
Stoppage of blood flow
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Hemorrhage?
loss of blood (bleeding)
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petechiae?
little red spots, pinpoint bleeding under the skin
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2 reasons why evacuated tubes are filled from the bottom up
prevent reflux, and anticoagulant carry over
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What happens if you remove the needle before you remove the turnikit?
Hematoma
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How long do you have with serum seperation gel?
2 hours
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NCCLS?
National committee for clinical laboratory standards
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