44. Blood Specimen Collection

Question 1

Machine for the separation of heavier materials from lighter ones through the use of centrifugal force.

Answer 1

Centrifuge

Question 2

To scatter or spread.

Answer 2

Diffuse

Question 3

Ability to return to shape after being stretched.

Answer 3

Elasticity

Question 4

Size of the needle bore. Larger the number, smaller the needle bore.

Answer 4

Gauge

Question 5

Tumor or swelling that contains blood.

Answer 5

Hematoma

Question 6

Break down/bursting of red blood cells.

Answer 6

Hemolysis

Question 7

Substance formed in the liver that inhibits the coagulation of blood.

Answer 7

Heparin

Question 8

Sharp pointed instrument used to pierce the skin to obtain a capillary blood sample.

Answer 8

Lancet

Question 9

Process of collecting blood.

Answer 9

Phlebotomy

Question 10

Liquid part of the lymph and blood, separated from whole blood.

Answer 10

Plasma

Question 11

Hole made by something pointed.

Answer 11

Puncture

Question 12

Blood plasma in which clotting factors have been removed naturally by allowing the blood to clot prior to isolating the liquid component.

Answer 12

Serum

Question 13

Without any organisms

Answer 13

Sterile

Question 14

Any constrictor used on an extremity to produce pressure on an artery or vein.

Answer 14

Tourniquet

Question 15

Puncturing of a vein.

Answer 15

Venipuncture

Question 16

Pertaining veins.

Answer 16

Venous