special tests Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what bodily fluid is collected from a patient when a drug screen is ordered?
A
urine
2
Q
what does OGTT stand for and what color tube is it drawn in?
A
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- gray vacutainer
3
Q
what test is ordered to detect the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the blood stream?
A
blood cultures
4
Q
when drawing blood cultures, how would you properly prepare the site for collection?
A
use iodine
5
Q
what does ABG stand for and who is responsible for drawing it?
A
- Arterial Blood Gas
- respiratory therapists or nurses
6
Q
what is the most important thing to remember when creating a blood smear?
A
create a feathered edge
