Chapter 9 Flashcards
What is preanalyitical time?
From the time the test is ordered, until testing begins
What is analytical time?
Duration of the tests being preformed
What is post analytical time?
After testing, doctor now has results from the lab
What is the basal state?
The resting state of the body early in the morning after fasting for 12 hours
What is The resting state of the body early in the morning after fasting for 12 hours called?
The basal state
What is jaundice?
Yellowing that is caused by increased bilirubin in blood
What is the Yellowing that is caused by increased bilirubin in blood?
Jaundice
What does Edema mean?
Swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues
What is Swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues called?
Edema
What does Sclerosed mean?
Term for hardened
What is a Term for hardened?
Sclerosed
What does mastectomy mean?
Surgical removal of breast tissue
What is the Surgical removal of breast tissue called?
mastectomy
What does Iatrogenic Anemia mean?
Anemia brought about by blood loss from blood draws
What is the term for Anemia brought about by blood loss from blood draws called?
Iatrogenic Anemia
What does petechiae mean?
Tiny non-raised purple, red, or brown spots on the skin
What are Tiny non-raised purple, red, or brown spots on the skin called?
Petechiae
What is the definition of syncope?
A brief loos of consciousness caused by a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain
What are the warning signs for Syncope?
Cold, clammy, or pale skin, as well as emotionless face, or shallow heart beat
What is the treatment for syncope?
Support/protect their head and neck when assisting to the floor, elevate feet, no food or beverage until they recover
What causes nerve injury?
Improper site or vein selection, inserting the needle too deeply or quickly =, excessive redirection, or blind probing
What do you do if initial vein entry is unsuccessful?
you can pull the needle back so only the bevel is in the skin, direction change and then advance forward
What nerve is associated with a “claw hand” nerve injury?
Ulnar nerve injury
What causes hemoconcentration?
The stagnation of normal venous flow due to the tourniquet
How to prevent hemoconcentration?
No pumping fist or leaving tourniquet on for only a minute
