Chapter 15 Blood

Question 1

Red blood cells

Answer 1

These cells are stripped of everything and the major job is to transport oxygen

Question 2

Platelets

Answer 2

Tiny cell fragments in blood that aid in clotting

Question 3

Hemoglobin

Answer 3

Red blood cells that are filled with a special red color molecule. It picks up oxygen in which there is a lot and releases oxygen in tissues where oxygen is needed

Question 4

White blood cells

Answer 4

Neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Some have the ability to change according to need and situations in the body. Attack infection

Question 5

Arteries

Answer 5

Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to all organs and cells in the body

Question 6

Arterioles

Answer 6

The smallest of the arteries

Question 7

Veins

Answer 7

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

Question 8

Capillaries

Answer 8

Tiny, microscopic blood vessels that connect arteries to veins.

Question 9

Cdc

Answer 9

Centers for disease control and prevention is an organization with the federal government the monitors out breaks of infections.

Question 10

OSHA

Answer 10

Occupational health and safety administration produces standards doe infection control practice by medical care workers

Question 11

Standard precautions

Answer 11

Infection control guidelines designed to protect workers from exposure to disease spread by blood and certain body fluids.,

Question 12

Gauze dressing

Answer 12

A woven, flexible absorbent cloth applied to a wound.

Question 13

Occlusive dressing

Answer 13

A petroleum-based dressing with a thin plastic film, designed to keep air and moisture from entering or escaping a wound

Question 14

Arterial bleeding

Answer 14

Is caused from a punctured or severed artery can be very severe. Most serious type of bleeding. Can lose a large volume of blood.

Question 15

Venous bleeding

Answer 15

A result of one or more ruptured veins. Less severe but can still be profuse. Blood flow will be steady unlike pulsating arterial flow

Question 16

Capillary bleeding

Answer 16

Usually slow and typically oozes. Occurs from scratches, minor cuts, and abrasions. Blood clotting normally occurs quickly. Risk of infection is high

Question 17

Shock

Answer 17

Precursor to death. Control of shock is crucial for the survival of the victim.

Question 18

Sharpe equipment

Answer 18

Instruments such as scalpels, blades, razors, and uncapped needles that can penetrate the skin and cause exposure to blood borne pathogens

Question 19

Contaminated

Answer 19

Indicates the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface

Question 20

Blood borne pathogens

Answer 20

Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause diseases in humans

Question 21

Plasma

Answer 21

The yellowish, liquid part of blood