Review 1 (1-12 May)

Question 1

List the 3 electrolyte tests. (3)

Answer 1

1. Sodium
2. Potassium
3. Chloride

Question 2

What is the acronym for Rheumatoid Arthritis and what department is it tested in? (2)

Answer 2

1. RA

2. Serology

Question 3

When a whole blood specimen is requested, what tube would it most commonly be taken on? (1)

Answer 3

Lavender

Question 4

In what tube is the blood-additive ratio most critical in? (1)

Answer 4

Light blue

Question 5

What are short draw tubes and what are they used for? (4)

Answer 5

1. Tubes intended to fill partially
2. Difficult veins
3. Pediatrics
4. Feet

Question 6

What is providone-iodine used as? (1)

Answer 6

Antiseptic for venipunctures related to alcohol

Question 7

How does heparin prevent clotting? (1)

Answer 7

Heparin inhibits thrombin

Question 8

What are the glass particles used for in SST?

Answer 8

Silica (clot activator)

Question 9

When misidentification of a specimen happens, which test is going to have fatal consequences?

Answer 9

Screen & type (ABO)

Question 10

What common test is performed on newborns and what size lancet is used? (2)

Answer 10

1. PKU testing

2. Lancet = 2.4mm depth

Question 11

What is the maximum length of time you can leave a tourniquet on? (1)

Answer 11

60s

Question 12

When would you use a syringe for blood collection? (1)

Answer 12

Fragile veins

Question 13

Define needle phobia and list 3 symptoms of it. (4)

Answer 13

1. Psychological aversion to needles or the thought or sight of blood
2. Arrhythemia
3. Fainting
4. Light-headedness

Question 14

What is the best time for HCG testing and what does HCG stand for? (2)

Answer 14

1. First void of the day

2. Human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 15

List the order of draw. (10)

Answer 15

1. Blood cultures (aerobic, then anaerobic)
2. Light blue
3. Red
4. SST (gold)
5. PST (lt. green)
6. Dark green
7. Lavender
8. Pink
9. Grey
10. Royal blue

Question 16

What are 2 common names for the Blood Bank department? (2)

Answer 16

1. Immunohematology

2. Transfusion medicine

Question 17

What department are metabolic panels tested in? (1)

Answer 17

Chemistry

Question 18

List 4 trace minerals tested on navy tubes. (4)

Answer 18

1. Lead
2. Zinc
3. Copper
4. Magnesium

Question 19

What department are tissues tested in? (1)

Answer 19

Histology

Question 20

What time is serum commonly tested on? (1)

Answer 20

SST (gold)

Question 21

What gauge needle is used for Canadian Blood Services blood collection? (1)

Answer 21

16 gauge

Question 22

List 3 reasons for using providone-iodine. (3)

Answer 22

1. Blood cultures (antiseptic technique)
2. Ethanol draw
3. Ethanol-sensitive patient

Question 23

What additive inhibits glucose metabolism?

Answer 23

Potassium oxalate