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chapter 48 vocab Flashcards

1
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withdrawal of blood from a vein

A

phlebotomy

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2
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puncture of a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood

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venipuncture

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3
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collection of smaller blood specimens using a lancet to pierce the skins surface to obtain blood from a capillary

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capillary puncture

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4
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a flat broad length of vinyl or rubber used for venipuncture

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tourniquet

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5
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allows for the collection of several specimens (also the most common evacuated system)

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vacutainer

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6
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what is another name for evacuated system

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straight stick

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7
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winged infusion set used for fragile veins because it keeps needle undisturbed while collection device is manipulated

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butterfly system

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8
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which fingers are used for capillary punctures

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middle or ring finger on non-dominant hand

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9
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where is a capillary puncture done on an infant

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outer edges of the heel

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10
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specially treated paper or plastic coated to react to specific substances

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reagents

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11
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small disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision

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lancets

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12
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small pipette that holds a small precise volume of blood

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micropipette

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13
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small plastic tubes with a wide mouthed collective that allows blood to flow in freely

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microtainer tubes

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14
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a drop of fresh blood put on a prepared microscope slide

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smear slide

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15
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what is included/tested for in a lipid profile

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cholesterol
HDL
LDL
triglycerides
total cholesterol

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16
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a list of who has had custody of a patient sample (alcohol and drug tests)

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chain of custody

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17
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blood leaks out of a vein and collects under the skin

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hematoma

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18
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how do you prevent a hematoma

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release tourniquet before withdrawing needle and apply pressure after

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19
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a disorder in which the blood does not clot at the puncture site

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hemophilia

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20
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uses a light to visualize a vein to make it easier to locate

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venoscope

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21
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fainting

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syncope

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22
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aerobic bacteria

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needs oxygen

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23
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anerobic bacteria

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doesn’t need oxygen

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24
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most common site for drawing blood (inner elbow)

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antecubital fossa

25
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most common veins for blood draw

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median cubital, cephalic, and basilic

26
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which vein usually has a tendon underneath

A

basilic

27
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tests for presence of bacteria in the blood

A

blood cultures

28
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cleaning in a circular motion with 70% isopropyl alcohol and allowing it to dry

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aseptic technique

29
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which blood draw technique puts less pressure on a vein

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needle and syringe system

30
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a substance that is used to prevent and treat blood clots

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anticoagulant (blood thinner)

31
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forms a gel-like barrier between plasma (serum) and whole blood (coagulated blood)

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serum separator

32
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color specific types of cells for microscopic study

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stains

33
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rupture of red blood cells (can present as pink in plasma)

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hemolysis

34
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what is included in a hematologic test

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blood cell count
morphologic study
coag test
ESR

35
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what are the formed elements

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WBC’s, RBC’s, platelets (clotting cells)

36
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analysis of whole blood with or without diff

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CBC (complete blood count)

37
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determines the CBC diff

A

wrights stain

38
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what test measures percentage of packed RBC’s

A

hematocrit test

39
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liquid portion of blood

A

plasma

40
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RBC’s that have been separated for blood transfusion

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packed RBC’s

41
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device that measures the amount of hemoglobin in whole blood

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hemoglobinometer

42
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measures how long it takes for RBC’s and plasma to seperate

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ESR

43
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ESR screens for

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presence of inflammation, sickle cell anemia, and infections

44
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breaks down diff types of WBC’s

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differential count

45
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layer between centrifuged plasma and whole blood

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buffy coat

46
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what does a buffy coat consist of

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WBC’s and platelet

47
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spins blood and urine specimens at high speeds to separate components

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centrifuge

48
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used to detect specific substances in blood

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serology rapid screening

49
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used to confirm HIV infection

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western blot test (also a serological test)

50
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checks for presence or level of specific antibodies in the blood

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serological tests

51
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what is a rapid screening test

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a simple test that has quick results (POCT, low complexity, CLIA waived)

52
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can be rapid in a POL, chemistry test

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cholesterol tests

53
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analysis of RBC’s, WBC’s, platelets, hematocrit, hemoglobin

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CBC test

54
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what do neutrophils indicate

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infection

55
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what is found to indicate infection, leukemia, and autoimmune disorders?

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basophils

56
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what is found to indicate parasites, allergies, and cancer?

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eosinophils

57
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what is found to indicate infection, Ca, and autoimmune disorders?

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lymphocytes

58
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what is found to indicate epstein-barr virus and lupus?

A

monocytes

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