Lesson 1 | Prelim Flashcards
Devices and Instruments
Used for specimen preparation
Applicator Stick
For spot test sampling, drop transfers, mixing, and stirring
Applicator stick
Example test/sample where the applicator stick is used
- Examining sample stool
- PCR Test
Used to push tongue down to allow examination of the mouth and throat
Tongue Depressor
Used to transfer liquid for analysis or extractint tiny quantities of samples onto a microscope slide for closer inspection
Medicine Dropper
A small device that is used to prick your finger to take blood
Lancet
A device that holds the lancet firmly/ helps in propelling the lancet
Lancing device
Used to hold objects for examination under a microscope
Glass Slide
Used to cover specimen placed on the microscope slide and prevent the slide from drying/ contamination
Cover slip
Used to collect blood when only a small amount of blood is required
Microhematocrit Tubes
Microhematocrit Tubes are available in — or — that keeps blood from clotting
plain
anti-coagulant
Medications that stop your blood from clotting too easily
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulant found at one tip of the microhematocrit tube
Heparin
Another term for microhematocrit tubes
glass capillary tube
Used to seal the end of glass capillary/ microhematocrit tubes
Clay sealant
Simple cylindrical shaped containers used to hold reagents or samples
Beaker
Used to grow bacteria and collect/store bodily fluids like blood and semen
Test Tube
Used to hold multiple test tubes at the same time
Test Tube Rack
Used for embedding surgical specimens and rendering specimen
Paraffin Wax
Used to measure a patient’s body or the dimensions of a wound
Tape measure
Used to test the frequency range of hearing
Tuning fork
Basic parts of the Tuning fork
Prongs
Base
Shoulder
Stem
Footpiece
Used to test reflexes of the deep tendons to check for abnormalities of the nervous system
Reflex hammer
Abnormalities in what system does the reflex hammer check?
Nervous system
Basic parts of the reflex hammer
Triangular Rubber Head
Flat Handle
Pointed Tip
Used as an assessment tool, especially on small body parts such as eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Pen Light
On what specific test is the pen light commonly used for?
Pupil test
Basic parts of the pen light
Pupil Gauge
Push Button
LED Bulb