phlebotomy class Flashcards
1
Q
anticoagulant
A
stops blood from clotting
2
Q
bevel
A
forms sharp needle point
3
Q
hematoma
A
bruise, clot at site of injury
4
Q
palpate
A
examine by touch
5
Q
requisition
A
request for test
6
Q
erythrocytes
A
red blood cells, makes up 44% of whole blood
7
Q
antiseptic
A
antibacterial cleanser
8
Q
syncope
A
fainting
9
Q
hemophilia
A
hereditary clotting disorder
10
Q
phlebotomy
A
surgical opening of vein to withdraw blood and introduce fluids
11
Q
leukocytes
A
white blood cells that fight infection
12
Q
thrombocytes
A
platelets
13
Q
Lymphocytes
A
small white blood cells containing B&T cells, part of immune system
14
Q
hemoglobin
A
protein that contains iron and transports oxygen in the blood to the cells
15
Q
hematocrit
A
the % ratio of red blood cells to total volume of blood
