Phlebotomy

Question 1

Embolus

Answer 1

A blood vessel blockage by a blood clot

Question 2

EMLA

Answer 2

Topical spray that anesthetizes the skin before puncturing

Question 3

Endocrine System

Answer 3

Regulation of body activities. Maintain homeostasis in the body

Question 4

Ethanol (ETOH)

Answer 4

Alcohol in blood testing

Question 5

Eyewash station

Answer 5

Used for emergency irrigation to remove contaminants from the ocular area

Question 6

Fahrenheit & Celsius

Answer 6

C= (F-32) x .5556. F=(Cx1.8) + 32.

Question 7

Fibrillation

Answer 7

Inefficient contraction of muscle fibers of the heart

Question 8

Fibrin

Answer 8

Protein formed during normal blood clotting

Question 9

Fibrinogen

Answer 9

Protein from which fibrin is formed

Question 10

Fibrin Stands

Answer 10

Forms in a centrifuged when the blood was not allowed to clot for 30 minutes

Question 11

Flash

Answer 11

Small amount of blood appears in the neck of a syringe or a butterfly’s tubing

Question 12

Formite

Answer 12

Inanimate object that transports microorganism

Question 13

Formed elements

Answer 13

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

Question 14

Galactosemia

Answer 14

Metabolic disorder that affects the metabolizing of the sugar galactose

Question 15

Gauge

Answer 15

Needle diameter. The larger the needle diameter, the smaller the gauge

Question 16

Geriatrics

Answer 16

Part of medicine that deals with old people

Question 17

Germicide

Answer 17

Kills microorganisms

Question 18

Glucose

Answer 18

Determine the presence or absence of diabetes. Is the end product of carbohydrate metabolism. The chief energy source

Question 19

Glucometer

Answer 19

Device that measure the amount of sugar in the blood

Question 20

Good Samaritan Law

Answer 20

Encourages to provide medical care without fear of being sued

Question 21

Gram

Answer 21

Metric unit of weight

Question 22

Growth Hormone

Answer 22

Stimulates amino acids, provide catabolism of fatty acids

Question 23

Helicobacter Pylori

Answer 23

A breath test

Question 24

Hematocrit

Answer 24

Total red blood cell volume ratio as a percentage

Question 25

Hematoma

Answer 25

Collection of blood in the tissue

Question 26

Hematuria

Answer 26

Blood in the urine

Question 27

Hemochron Signature Elite

Answer 27

Point-of-care coagulation monitoring system

Question 28

Hemoglobin

Answer 28

Oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells

Question 29

Hemoglobinuria

Answer 29

Hemoglobin in the urine

Question 30

Hemolytic Anemia

Answer 30

Condition in which RBC’s are destroyed before their lifespan is over

Question 31

Hemolyze/Hemolysis

Answer 31

Breaking of RBC’s membranes which releases hemoglobin into the blood

Question 32

Hemostasis

Answer 32

The arrest of bleeding

Question 33

Heparin

Answer 33

Anticoagulant. 3 types of heparin: Ammonium, Sodium and Lithium

Question 34

Hepatitis D Virus

Answer 34

Infection, occurs when infected blood enters another person

Question 35

HbA1c

Answer 35

Test that indicates the average of blood sugar levels over 2-3 months

Question 36

H.I.P.A.A

Answer 36

Keep health insurance, protect confidentiality

Question 37

Homeostasis

Answer 37

Tendency of an organism to regulate its internal conditions

Question 38

Hyperglycemia

Answer 38

Increased blood sugar

Question 39

Hypoglycemia

Answer 39

Low blood sugar level

Question 40

Iatrogenic

Answer 40

Effect on a person resulting from any activity that does not support a goal of the person affected

Question 41

Iatrogenic Anemia

Answer 41

Deficiency of RBC’s resulting from repeated blood draw for diagnostic testing