Defintions Flashcards
Iatrogenic Anemia
Blood loss due to treatment, mainly affecting newborns.
Hematoma
Blood under the skin (bruise), most common complication of phlebotomy.
Diaphoresis
Excessive sweating caused by shock.
Blood culture amount
adults = 8-10 mL per tube/bottle Pediatric = 1-3 mL per tube/bottle.
Cyanotic
Blue/Gray discoloration due to lack of oxygen
Fomite
An inanimate object that harbors bacteria such as pen, keyboard, cell phone
Autologous Donation
Blood donation for the patient themselves.
Hemostasis
The body’s normal and physiologically stable state. The stoppage of blood.
BBP
Bloodborne Pathogen
Ambient
Refers to the room temperature.
Aliquot
The separation or transferring of a portion of blood into another container.
Centrifuge
Machine used to spin specimens at high RPM in order to separate the blood components.
Hemoconcentration
The over-crowding of blood cells either in one area or in whole blood itself. (i.e. tourniquet time, polycythemia)
Glucosuria
Glucose found in the urine
Hematuria
Blood found in the urine.
Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein, common after multiple venipunctures.
NPO
Nothing per oral. Posted in patients room to let staff know the patient is on food and liquid restriction
Sensitvity
included in a positive result for culture, tells doctor what medication will most be effective against the identified microrganism
Reflux/Carry over
of anticoagulant between tubes
Profile/Panel
Refers to a group or series of tests that are include in one orderable test
Accession Number
A unique numeric or alpha-numeric identifier assigned to a specific specimen for tracking purposes.
Galactosemia
enetic disorder that inhibits the ability to process simple sugars/milk sugar.
Exsanguination
Blood loss to the point that is life threatening. (10 percent)