Defintions Flashcards

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Iatrogenic Anemia

A

Blood loss due to treatment, mainly affecting newborns.

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2
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Hematoma

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Blood under the skin (bruise), most common complication of phlebotomy.

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3
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Diaphoresis

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Excessive sweating caused by shock.

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4
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Blood culture amount

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adults = 8-10 mL per tube/bottle Pediatric = 1-3 mL per tube/bottle.

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5
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Cyanotic

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Blue/Gray discoloration due to lack of oxygen

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6
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Fomite

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An inanimate object that harbors bacteria such as pen, keyboard, cell phone

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7
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Autologous Donation

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Blood donation for the patient themselves.

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8
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Hemostasis

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The body’s normal and physiologically stable state. The stoppage of blood.

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9
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BBP

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Bloodborne Pathogen

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10
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Ambient

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Refers to the room temperature.

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11
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Aliquot

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The separation or transferring of a portion of blood into another container.

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12
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Centrifuge

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Machine used to spin specimens at high RPM in order to separate the blood components.

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13
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Hemoconcentration

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The over-crowding of blood cells either in one area or in whole blood itself. (i.e. tourniquet time, polycythemia)

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14
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Glucosuria

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Glucose found in the urine

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15
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Hematuria

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Blood found in the urine.

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16
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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein, common after multiple venipunctures.

17
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NPO

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Nothing per oral. Posted in patients room to let staff know the patient is on food and liquid restriction

18
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Sensitvity

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included in a positive result for culture, tells doctor what medication will most be effective against the identified microrganism

19
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Reflux/Carry over

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of anticoagulant between tubes

20
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Profile/Panel

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Refers to a group or series of tests that are include in one orderable test

21
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Accession Number

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A unique numeric or alpha-numeric identifier assigned to a specific specimen for tracking purposes.

22
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Galactosemia

A

enetic disorder that inhibits the ability to process simple sugars/milk sugar.

23
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Exsanguination

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Blood loss to the point that is life threatening. (10 percent)