Phlebotomy Flashcards #5

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Thrombosis protocol

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Blood clots
Consult with provider
Never draw from the same side as clots

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Point-of-care-testing (POCT)

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A mode of testing in which the analysis is performed at the site where health care is provided

Coagulation monitoring
Activated Clotting Time
Prothrombin
Platelet function
Arterial blood gas
Glucose cholesterol

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How much blood does the average adult have?

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5-7 liters

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What is the recommended allowance for total volume of blood that should be drawn in 24 hour period?

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1-5%

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Polycythemia vera

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too many red blood cells, test for hematocrit

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Hematocrit

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the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood

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Hemochromatosis

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excess iron deposits throughout the body

Blood draw of 400-500 ml

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Nasal swab

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collection of a specimen from inside a patient's nostrils ( Covid 19)

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Buccal swab

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A swab of the inner portion of the cheek; sublingual ( under tongue)

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Throat swab

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A throat swab is the same as a throat culture and is used to test for Streptococcus.