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Quiz #11 Chapters 17, 18, & 21 Flashcards

0
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What is the study of blood called?

A

Hematology

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1
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Individual who collects a blood sample is called a___________?

A

Phlebotomist

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2
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The most common site for venipuncture is the___________?

A

Antecubital Space

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3
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A substance that inhibits blood clotting?

A

Anticoagulant

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4
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What is defined as a swelling or mass of coagulated blood caused by a break in a blood vessel?

A

Hematoma

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5
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How many pints of blood does the average adult body contain?

A

10 to 12 pints

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6
Q

True or False: if the median cubital vein cannot be seen but still can be palpated, it should not be used as the first choice.

A

False

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7
Q

How many types of anemia have been identified?

A

More than 400

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8
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True or False: it is possible for blood to flow from the evacuated tube back into the patient’s vein during the procedure.

A

True

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9
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The reference range for a white blood cell count is_________________white blood cells per cubic millimeter of blood.

A

4,500 - 11,000

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10
Q

The best of vein to use in the antecubital space is the______________.

A

Median Cubital

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11
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A condition in which there is a decrease in the erythrocytes or amount of hemoglobin in the blood.

A

Anemia

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12
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In which position should the bevel be when inserting the needle?

A

Up

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13
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What is the abbreviation for complete blood count?

A

CBC

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14
Q

___________means the puncturing of a vein for the removal of a venous blood sample.

A

Venipuncture

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15
Q

True or False: platelets are also known as thrombocytes?

A

True

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16
Q

The temporary slowing or cessation of venous blood flow is called________?

A

Venous Stasis

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17
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The hemoglobin value indirectly measures the bloods__________________.

A

Oxygen Carrying Capability.

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18
Q

There are two methods for performing a venipuncture in the medical office. What are they and when are they used?

A

Vacuum Tube- fastest and most often used.

Butterfly- used for difficult draws.

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19
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There are_______types of white blood cells (leukocytes) each having a certain__________.

A

5 types.

Size, Shape, Appearance, and Function.

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20
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What is the order of draw when the vacuum tube system is used, and when multiple tubes of blood are to be drawn?

A
  1. Blood culture tube
  2. Coagulation tube
  3. Serum tubes
  4. Anticoagulant tubes
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21
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What is the usual desired PT/INR range for a patient on Warfarin therapy following a stroke or heart attack, or for a patient with recurring atrial fibrillation?

A

Between 2.0 and 3.0

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22
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Plasma from which the clotting factor fibrinogen has been removed?

A

Serum

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23
Q

Blood consists of two parts. What are they?

A

Liquid and Solid

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24
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If the patient appears nervous or has fainted in the past from venipuncture, it is best to put them in a___________position.

A

Semireclining

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25
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True or False: Iron-deficiency anemia can result from an increased need for iron by the body or an increased loss of iron from the body.

A

True

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26
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What is the breakdown of blood cells?

A

Hemolysis

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27
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True or False: the PT/INR requires only a small tube of blood (4 to 5 mL)?

A

True

28
Q

________is an increase in the concentration of non-filterable blood components in the blood vessels, such as red blood cells, enzymes, iron, and calcium as a result of decrease in the fluid content of the blood.

A

Hemoconcentration

29
Q

The purpose of the________is to measure the percentage volume of packed red blood cells in the whole blood.

A

Hematocrit

30
Q

True or False: you may substitute one additive tube for another when performing a type of test?

A

False

31
Q

An abnormal decrease in the number of leukocytes?

A

Leukopenia

32
Q

True or False: A hematoma is defined as the non swelling or mass of coagulated blood caused by a break in a blood vessel.

A

False

33
Q

True or False: Warafin is not an anticoagulant which inhibits the formation of blood clots in the body.

A

False

34
Q

An injury in which one end of a bone making up a joint is separated or displaced from its normal position.

A

Dislocation

35
Q

A sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxation, often accompanied by change in sensation, behavior, and level of consciousness is called a_________.

A

Seizure

36
Q

What we call a cart with the medications, equipment, and supplies needed for lifesaving procedures in an emergency.

A

A Crash Cart

37
Q

A stroke is also called___________.

A

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

38
Q

What is the abbreviation for Emergency Medical Services?

A

EMS

39
Q

A Myocardial Infarction is also known as?

A

Heart Attack

40
Q

Emergency situations that occur in the medical office should follow immediate care by?

A

Physician

41
Q

What’s the most common type of bleeding?

A

Capillary Bleeding

42
Q

Any break in the bone is a_________.

A

Fracture

43
Q

What is a site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin and can be compressed against an underlying bone?

A

Pressure Point

44
Q

________is a wound made by sharp, pointed object piercing the skins layers and sometimes the underlying structures.

A

Puncture

45
Q

________is an injury to the tissues caused by exposure to thermal, electrical, or radioactive agents.

A

Burn

46
Q

What is the most serious type of external bleeding?

A

Arterial Bleeding

47
Q

True or False: Most poisonings occur in the home, are accidental, and occur in children younger than 5 years of age?

A

True

48
Q

Narcan is a medication used for________?

A

Poisoning

49
Q

Frostbite can result from exposure to________.

A

Cold

50
Q

The tearing of a ligament at a joint is a_______.

A

Sprain

51
Q

The stretching and tearing of muscles or tendons is a_________.

A

Strain

52
Q

True or False: shock is defined as the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver blood to the bodies vital organs?

A

True

53
Q

Hyperventilation literally means…….

A

Over Breathing

54
Q

_________is a condition characterized by wheezing, coughing, and dyspnea.

A

Asthma

55
Q

True or False: In general, loss of 25% to 40% of an individual’s total blood volume can be fatal.

A

True

56
Q

The most common burn is a______________.

A

First Degree Burn

57
Q

__________seizures are the most common type, occurring in approximately_______of individuals who have seizures.

A

Partial

80%

58
Q

What is the Nation Poison Control Hotline number?

A

(800) 222-1222

59
Q

True or False: signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are similar to those of influenza.

A

True

60
Q

Immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

A

First Aid

61
Q

What does OPIM mean?

A

Other Potentially Infectious Materials

62
Q

Hypoglycemia is commonly referred to as_____________.

A

Insulin Shock

63
Q

Diabetic ketoacidosis is also known as__________.

A

Diabetic coma

64
Q

________ is a progressive lung disorder in which the terminal bronchioles that lead into the aveoli become plugged with mucus.

A

Emphysema

65
Q

True or False: third degree burn is the most common type of burn?

A

False

66
Q

What is also known as epistaxis?

A

Nosebleeds

67
Q

True or False: internal bleeding is bleeding that flows into a body cavity or an organ, or between tissues?

A

True

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