Phlebotomy 10

Question 1

drops of blood for testing obtained by puncture or incision in the capillary bed in the dermal layer of the skin with a lancet or sharp device

Answer 1

capillary specimen

Question 2

disposable device that punctures the skin or makes an incision

Answer 2

lancets

Question 3

collecting small amounts of blood by capillary puncture

Answer 3

microcollection

Question 4

microcollection containers used to collect tiny amounts of blood obtained from capillary puncture

Answer 4

microtubes

Question 5

disposable, narrow-bore plastic capillary tubes that hold 50-75uL of blood

Answer 5

microhematocrit tubes

Question 6

ability of a liquid to flow into a narrow space or a thin tube without the use of external force, ie. gravity

Answer 6

capillary action

Question 7

collected in long capillary tube with heparin; uses stirrers, magnets, and caps

Answer 7

capillary blood gases (CBG)

Question 8

tissue fluid from spaces between cells

Answer 8

interstitial fluid

Question 9

fluid within cells

Answer 9

intracellular fluid

Question 10

puncturing a finger

Answer 10

fingerstick

Question 11

bluish in color usually from shortage of oxygen in blood

Answer 11

cyanotic

Question 12

swollen with fluid

Answer 12

edematous

Question 13

underside of grasping surface of the hand

Answer 13

palmar surface

Question 14

tip of the finger

Answer 14

distal (end) segment

Question 15

spiral pattern

Answer 15

whorls

Question 16

inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone

Answer 16

osteomyelitis

Question 17

inflammation of the bone and cartilage due to infection

Answer 17

osteochondritis

Question 18

heel bone

Answer 18

calcaneus

Question 19

sole or bottom

Answer 19

plantar

Question 20

back of the heel

Answer 20

posterior curvature

Question 21

specimen obtained from a warmed site

Answer 21

arterialized

Question 22

newborns

Answer 22

neonates

Question 23

brain dysfunction caused by toxic levels of bilirubin

Answer 23

kernicterus

Question 24

blue light that can be used to reduce bilirubin levels and filters out damaging UVs

Answer 24

phototherapy

Question 25

state mandated testing of newborns to detect certain genetic, metabolic, hormonal and functional disorders or conditions that can cause severe mental handicaps or other serious problems in not detected or treated early

Answer 25

neonatal screening (NBS)

Question 26

genetic disorder characterized by a defect in the enzyme that breaks down phenylalanine, to convert into tyrosine

Answer 26

phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 27

disorder characterized by insufficient thyroid hormones; hinders growth and brain development

Answer 27

hypothyroidism

Question 28

inherited disorder characterized by lack of enzyme needed to convert galactose from milk into glucose

Answer 28

galactosemia

Question 29

disorder caused by one or more mutations in the gene that directs the protein responsible for regulating the transport of chloride ions across cell membranes; affects the lungs and pancreas causing mucus blockages

Answer 29

cystic fibrosis

Question 30

drop of blood spread thin on a microscope slide

Answer 30

blood film/smear

Question 31

test in which number, type, and characteristics of blood cells are determined by examining stained blood under a microscope

Answer 31

differential (Diff)

Question 32

thinnest portion of a smear that is 1-cell-thick and where a Diff is performed

Answer 32

feather