Phlebotomy 14

Question 1

site supplied with blood from more that one artery so circulation is maintained if one blood vessel is obstructed or damaged

Answer 1

collateral circulation

Question 2

located on the thumb side of the wrist

Answer 2

radial artery

Question 3

collateral for the radial artery which supplies blood to the wrist

Answer 3

ulnar artery

Question 4

located in the medial anterior aspect of the antecubital fossa near attachment of bicep muscle

Answer 4

brachial artery

Question 5

located superficially in the groin, lateral to the pubic bone

Answer 5

femoral artery

Question 6

fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) in room air

Answer 6

0.21

Question 7

how to measure flow rate

Answer 7

liters per minute (L/M)

Question 8

no exercise, suctioning, or respiratory changes

Answer 8

steady state

Question 9

assesses collateral circulation before collecting blood specimen from the radial artery

Answer 9

modified Allen test

Question 10

away from the body

Answer 10

abducted

Question 11

reflex contraction of the artery

Answer 11

arteriospasm

Question 12

circulating, undisolved matter, such as a blood clot

Answer 12

embolus

Question 13

obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus

Answer 13

embolism

Question 14

faintness or loss of consciousness related to hypotension caused by a nervous system response or abrupt pain or trauma

Answer 14

vasovagal response