Glossary

Question 1

ABG

Answer 1

Arterial blood gas, a test for blood pH and blood gas

Question 2

Bleeding time

Answer 2

Ascertain platelet function aspirin will affect bleeding time.

Question 3

CDC

Answer 3

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 4

Cyanotic

Answer 4

Bluish colorized skin due to lack of oxygen

Question 5

Fomite

Answer 5

An inanimate object that transports microorganisms.

Question 6

Gauge

Answer 6

Needle diameter. Larger diameter the smaller the gauge.

Question 7

Hematocrit

Answer 7

Always checked prior to donation. Ratio RBC volume to total blood volume.

Question 8

Hematoma

Answer 8

Bruise. Most common complication from phlebotomy. can b prevent with pressure post poke until bleeding stops.

Question 9

Hematuria

Answer 9

Blood in urine

Question 10

Hemoglobin

Answer 10

Always checked prior to donation

Question 11

Hemolyze or hemolysis

Answer 11

Destruction of RBCs

Question 12

Hypoglycemia

Answer 12

Abnormally low blood sugar

Question 13

Informed consent

Answer 13

Adequate information regarding the method, risk, and consequences for specific procedure incl expected outcomes and alternatives

Question 14

Negligence

Answer 14

The failure to exercise the standard of care. 4 Ds duty, derelict, direct cause, damage

Question 15

Oncology

Answer 15

Cancer

Question 16

Patient confidentiality

Answer 16

All patients have a right to confidentiality of UFO

Question 17

Petechiae

Answer 17

Tiny non raised red spots that appear in skin from rupturing of capillaries

Question 18

Phlebitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of a vein as a result of venipucture.

Question 19

Point of Care Testing

Answer 19

POCT. Diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient care.

Question 20

Lipemic

Answer 20

Milky plasma/serum