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LC4 Flashcards

1
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dedicated area of a medical laboratory or clinic equipped for performing phlebotomy procedures

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Blood Drawing Station

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2
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should be comfortable for the patient and have adjustable armrests to achieve proper positioning of either arm

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Phlebotomy Chairs

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3
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3 Types of Phlebotomy Chairs

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  1. Standard
  2. Extra Wide - for big patients or for patients who are with a child
  3. Reclining - for patients who are about to faint
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4
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where you perform venipuncture for infants

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Infant Blood Draw Stations

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5
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for emergency patients that are 6-12 years old

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Papoose Board

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6
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to position arm for stability and to make them comfortable

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Phlebotomy Wedge

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7
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makes collection portable and used when patient cannot come to the laboratory

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Equipment Carriers

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8
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equipment carrier used for stat cases

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Handheld Carriers

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9
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usually utilized for early-morning phlebotomy rounds

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Phlebotomy Carts

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10
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contains equipment for extraction and can be called as tackle box or phlebotomy kit

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Phlebotomy collection tray

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11
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Gloves approved to be used for phlebotomy

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  1. non-sterile
  2. disposable latex
  3. nitrile
  4. neoprene
  5. polyethylene
  6. vinyl
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12
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used to cleanse the site

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Alcohol Prep Pads

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13
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applied to the site to prevent microorganisms from contaminating the blood sample

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Iodine

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14
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used to hold pressure over the site following blood collection procedures

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Gauze Pads

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15
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used to prevent sepsis

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Antiseptics

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16
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Antiseptics commonly used in Phlebotomy

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  1. 70% isopropyl alcohol
  2. Alcohol Pads
  3. Povidone Iodine
  4. Pre-moistened pads or sponges containing 70% alcohol
  5. Chlorhexidine gluconate
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17
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used in killing microorganisms on surfaces on instruments

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Disinfectants

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18
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Sodium Hypochlorite Dilution

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For spill clean up procedures, 1:10; 10 mins
For disinfectant used in venipuncture, 1:100; airdry

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19
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used to cover a blood collection site after bleeding has stopped

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Adhesive Bandages

20
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used to make blood films for hematology determinations

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Glass Slide

21
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used needles, lancets and other sharp objects must be disposed here

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Sharps Container

22
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Characteristics of a Sharps Container

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  1. Red and has a biohazard symbol
  2. Rigid
  3. Puncture-resistant
  4. Leakproof
  5. Disposable
  6. Locking Lids
23
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used for skin puncture among infants and increases their capillary circulation

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Tissue warmers

24
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used to inspect an organ by passing light through its walls

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Transillumination

25
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leakproof plastic bags used to transport blood and other specimens from the collection site to the laboratory

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Biohazard Bag

26
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device applied or tied around a patient’s arm prior to venipuncture to restrict blood flow

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Tourniquet

27
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used for withdrawing samples; sterile and single use only

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Needles

28
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Gauge for adults

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20”-23”

29
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Needles for blood bag units

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Gauge 16 and 18

30
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indicated by a number that is related to the diameter of the lumen

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Gauge

31
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Parts of a Needle

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  1. Hub - end attaches to blood collection device
  2. Shaft - long cylindrical portion
  3. Bevel - end that pierces vein
  4. Lumen/Bore - internal space
32
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Three Types of Phlebotomy Needles

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  1. Multi-Sample - double pointed; for ETS
  2. Hypodermic needles - blood transferred to evacuated tube
  3. Winged Infusion Set - for collecting from small or difficult veins
33
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Characteristics of a Winged Infusion Set

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  • 1/2 to 3/4 inch stainless needles
  • 23 to 25 gauge
  • 5-12 inch tubing
34
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Parts of Syringe System

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Syringe Needle, Luerlock tip, Barrel, Plunger

35
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Parts of ETS

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Needle, Safety shield, Holder, Evacuated Tube

36
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closed system in which patient’s blood flows through a needle inserted into a vein and directly to a collection tube without being exposed to the air

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Evacuated Tube System

37
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clear, plastic, disposable cylinder with a small threaded opening at one end where needle is screwed and large opening on the other end is where collection tube is placed

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Evacuated Tube Holder

38
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premeasured vacuum and may contain additives

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Evacuated Collection Tubes

39
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any substance placed within a tube other than the tube stopper

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Additive

40
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reason why evacuated tubes are filled with blood automatically

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Vacuum

41
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called an underfilled tube

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partial draw or short draw

42
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Difference of Solid and Translucent Caps

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Solid Caps - Regular Vacuum
Translucent Caps - Reduced Vacuum

43
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for clearing or discard purposes

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Non-additive Tubes

44
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rubber stopper covered by a plastic shield to protect lab personnel from blood drops

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Stoppers

45
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sterile, disposable, sharp-pointed or bladed instrument that either punctures or makes an incision in the skin to obtain capillary blood specimens for testing

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Lancets

46
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disposable, narrow-bore plastic or plastic-clad glass capillary tubes that fill by capillary action

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Capillary Tubes and Sealant

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