Definitions Two Flashcards
1
Q
anticoagulant
A
stops blood from clotting
2
Q
antiseptic
A
disinfectant, antibacterial cleanser
3
Q
bevel
A
forms sharp needle point
4
Q
hematoma
A
bruise, clot at site of injury
5
Q
palpate
A
examine by touch
6
Q
syncope
A
fainting
7
Q
erythrocytes
A
red blood cells, rbcs makes up 44% of whole blood
8
Q
hematocrit
A
the ratio % of rbcs to total volume of blood
9
Q
hemoglobin
A
protein that contains iron and transports oxygen in the blood to the cells
10
Q
leukocytes
A
wbcs that fight infection
11
Q
thrombocytes
A
platelets
12
Q
lymphocytes
A
small wbc containing b and t cells, part of immune system
13
Q
requisition
A
request for test
14
Q
phlebotomy
A
surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood or introduce fluids
15
Q
hemophilia
A
hereditary clotting disorder
