Phlebotomy : Skin Punctures

Front

A centrifuge separates blood into which three layers?

Back

Red blood cells, buffy coat, and plasma

Front

What type of blood is collected during a skin puncture?

Back

Capillary blood

Front

Why should two tubes be placed in the centrifuge during a microhematocrit?

Back

To keep the centrifuge balanced

Front

When using a lancet, how should the puncture be positioned on the finger?

Back

Across the grain of the fingerprint

Front

Where are skin punctures usually performed on an infant?

Back

Heels

Front

What is the most common location for a skin puncture for an adult?

Back

Fingers

Front

What does a hematocrit measure?

Back

The volume of red blood cells in the blood

Front

Why is hemoglobin important to the body?

Back

It carries oxygen to the body cells and carbon dioxide away.

Front

What is the best test to order when evaluating if a patient is anemic? Options: Microhemoglobin, HCG test, Hgb/HCT, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Back

Hgb/HCT

Front

Marcie, a 35-year old female, has a red blood cell percentage of 25. What do you know about Marcie?

Back

She is anemic.