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A pathogen that is spread by blood and bodily fluids containing blood. Typically the pathogens are hepattis and human imunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Blood Bourne Pathogens
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Infection as a result of a hospital or health facility stay.
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Nosocomial Infection
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Means of transmission, surface that may be contaminated. Examples include tongs, door knobs, desks, etc.)
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Fomites
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Fluid portion o the blood when no clotting has taken place.
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Plasma
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Fluid portion of the blood after clotting has taken place.
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Serum
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Percentage of blood that is made up of formed elements.
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45%
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Percentage of blood that is made up of fluid (plasma)?
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55%
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Formed elements of blood.
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Erythrocytes
Leukocytes Thrombocytes |
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Leukocyte that engulf and digest bacteria.
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Neutrophils
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White blood cells that increase with exposure to allergens.
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Eosinophils.
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Superficial veins of the forarm, in the order of draw preference.
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1. Median cubital
2. Cephalic 3. Basilic |
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Blood in the urine is known medically as ______.
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Hematuria
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Innermost layer of a blood vessel.
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Endothelium.
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Correct order of draw.
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Yellow/Blood Culture Tubes
Light Blue Tubes Red/SST Green Lavender Grey |
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Additive found in the lavender tube.
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EDTA
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