Ch48 Vocab

Question 1

Phlebotomy

Answer 1

The insertion of a needle or cannula (small tube)into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood 

Question 2

Venipuncture

Answer 2

The puncture of a vein, usually with a needle, for the purpose of drawing blood

Question 3

Capillary puncture

Answer 3

A blood drawing technique that requires a superficial puncture of the skin with sharp point .

Question 4

Tourniquet

Answer 4

An instrument for temporarily arresting the flow of blood to or from a distal part by pressure applied within an encircling device.

Question 5

Butterfly system

Answer 5

A type of needle used to draw blood from patients with small or fragile veins. Sometimes called a winged infusion set. It has flexible wings attached to the needle in length of flexible tubing.

Question 6

Reagent

Answer 6

A chemical or chemically treated substance used in test procedures, and formulated to react in specific ways when exposed under specific conditions

Question 7

Lancets

Answer 7

A small, disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision; used for capillary puncture

Question 8

Micropipette

Answer 8

A small pipette that holds a small, precise, volume of fluid; used to collect capillary blood