Exam (elaborations)
PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM (NHA)
- Course
- Institution
PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM (NHA)
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
topgradesdr
Content preview
Characteristics imperative to a phlebotomist - CORRECT ANSWER-Dependability,honesty, integrity, empathy and compassion, professional appearance, interpersonal
skills
Circulatory system function - CORRECT ANSWER-deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones,
& enzymes to cells and transport cellular waste (CO2) to organs where they can be
expelled
The two circulations - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulmonary & Systemic
Pulmonary circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-carries deoxygenated blood from the right
ventricle to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
Where does oxygenation take place in the lungs? - CORRECT ANSWER-alveoli
Systemic circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-carries oxygenated blood from left ventricle
throughout the body
Upper chambers of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-right and left atria
lower chambers of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-right and left ventricle
tricuspid valve - CORRECT ANSWER-atrioventricular valve, situated between right
atrium and right ventricle
**to remember this valve is on the right side of the heart-- people TRY to be RIGHT
pulmonic valve - CORRECT ANSWER-semi-lunar valve situated between the right
ventricle and the pulmonary artery
Mitral valve (or bicuspid) - CORRECT ANSWER-atrioventricular valve located between
the left atrium and left ventricle
aortic valve - CORRECT ANSWER-semi lunar valve situated between the left ventricle
and aorta
Flow of blood through the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-Superior and Inferior Vena
Cavae< Right atrium< tricuspid valve< right ventricle< pulmonic valve< pulmonary
artery< lungs< pulmonary vein< left atrium< mitral (bicuspid) valve< left ventricle<
aorta< rest of body
, Three layers of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-Endocardium, myocardium,
epicardium
Blood vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins,
superior & inferior vena cavae
aorta, arteries, and arterioles carry_____ blood _______ the heart - CORRECT
ANSWER-oxygenated & away from
venules, veins, and superior and inferior vena cave carry _____ blood ________ the
heart - CORRECT ANSWER-deoxygenated & back to
The average adult has ______ liters of blood - CORRECT ANSWER-5-6
Plasma comprises how much of circulating blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-55%
Plasma contains.... - CORRECT ANSWER-proteins, amino acids, gases, electrolytes,
sugars, hormones, minerals, vitamins, and water
What percent of plasma is water? - CORRECT ANSWER-92%
Formed elements comprise what percent of circulating blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER-45%
another name for red blood cells... - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythrocytes
What makes up the formed elements? - CORRECT ANSWER-Red blood cells, White
blood cells, and platelets
Another name for white blood cells... - CORRECT ANSWER-leukocytes
another name for platelets... - CORRECT ANSWER-thrombocytes
What comprises 99% of the formed elements? - CORRECT ANSWER-red blood cells
(erythrocytes)
Where do blood cells originate? - CORRECT ANSWER-stem cells in bone marrow
How many RBCs are in a microliter of blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-4.2 to 6.2 million
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller topgradesdr. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72841 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now