Quiz 4

Question 1

The resting state of the body in the morning after fasting 12 hours is called:

Answer 1

Basal state

Question 2

swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue is called

Answer 2

Edema

Question 3

mass of blood caused by leaking from blood vessels after a venipuncture is called a:

Answer 3

Hematoma

Question 4

The composition of capillary specimens consists of a mixture of:

Answer 4

• capillary
• arterial
• venous

Question 5

The composition of capillary specimens consists of a mixture of:

Answer 5

• capillary
• arterial
• venous

Question 6

Tests that cannot be collected by capillary puncture are:

Answer 6

Blood cultures

Question 7

The phlebotomist knows to avoid collecting blood from an IV line due to:

Answer 7

Blood may be contaminated with IV fluid

Question 8

The phlebotomist knows capillary punctures on infants heels should be in the

Answer 8

Medial or lateral edge

Question 9

Fainting is caused by:

Answer 9

Insufficient blood flow to the brain

Question 10

The phlebotomist knows when the patient states there is extreme pain or numbness that this may indicate nerve involvement and they should immediately:

Answer 10

remove needle and apply ice

Question 11

what may be incorrect with partial-filled blood tubes, also known as short blood draw w

Answer 11

blood to additive ratio

Question 12

glucose concentrations in capillary blood are:

Answer 12

higher than venous blood

Question 13

arterialized

Answer 13

term used to describe a capillary specimen collected from a warmed site

Question 14

blood film/smear

Answer 14

drop of blood spread thin on a microscope slide

Question 15

calcaneus

Answer 15

medical term for heel bone

Question 16

capillary action

Answer 16

the ability of a liquid to flow into a thin tube

Question 17

capillary specimen

Answer 17

blood sample collected by skin puncture or incision

Question 18

CBG

Answer 18

blood gas test on a capillary specimen

Question 19

cyanotic

Answer 19

bluish in color from lack of oxygen

Question 20

cystic fibrosis

Answer 20

genetic disorder involving the buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs

Question 21

differential

Answer 21

microscopic examination of a blood smear

Question 22

distal segment

Answer 22

the end portion of a finger

Question 23

feather

Answer 23

thinnest area of a properly made blood smear where a differential is performed

Question 24

galactosemia

Answer 24

disorder characterized by an inherited inability to metabolize a milk sugar

Question 25

hypothyroidism

Answer 25

disorder characterized by insufficient levels of thyroid hormones

Question 26

interstitial fluid

Answer 26

fluid in the tissue spaces between the cells

Question 27

intracellular fluid

Answer 27

fluid within the cells

Question 28

kernicterus

Answer 28

brain dysfunction caused by toxic bilirubin levels

Question 29

lancets

Answer 29

sharp-pointed or bladed instruments used for capillary puncture

Question 30

micro collection

Answer 30

The collection of very small amounts of blood by capillary puncture

Question 31

microhematocrit tubes

Answer 31

narrow-bore 50 to 75 mL capillary tubes

Question 32

osteochondritis

Answer 32

inflammation of the bone and cartilage

Question 33

Osteomyelitis

Answer 33

inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone

Question 34

PKU

Answer 34

disorder involving a defect in the metabolism of phenylalanine

Question 35

A-line

Answer 35

catheter placed in an artery, most commonly the radial

Question 36

Analyte

Answer 36

substance undergoing analysis

Question 37

AV shunt/fistula/graft

Answer 37

Surgical joining of an artery and vein

Question 38

bariatric

Answer 38

treatment of obesity

Question 39

basal state

Answer 39

resting state of the body in early morning after a 12-hour fast

Question 40

bilirubin

Answer 40

A product of the breakdown of red blood cells by the body

Question 41

CVC

Answer 41

central venous catheter or central venous line

Question 42

diurnal/circadian

Answer 42

happening daily, or having a 24-hour cycle

Question 43

edema

Answer 43

Swelling due to abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues

Question 44

exsanguination

Answer 44

blood loss to the point where life cannot be sustained

Question 45

hematoma

Answer 45

swelling or mass of blood caused by blood leaking from a blood vessel

Question 46

hemoconcentration

Answer 46

Decreased blood fluid and increase in nonfilterable components

Question 47

hemolysis

Answer 47

destruction of red blood cells and release of hemoglobin into blood fluid

Question 48

iatrogenic

Answer 48

n adjective used to describe an adverse condition brought on by the effects of treatment

Question 49

icteric

Answer 49

pertaining to jaundice

Question 50

implanted port

Answer 50

Small chamber placed under the skin usually in the upper chest

Question 51

jaundice

Answer 51

condition characterized by increased bilirubin in the blood

Question 52

lipemic

Answer 52

serum or plasma that has a milky look

Question 53

lymphedema

Answer 53

swelling caused by impaired lymph flow

Question 54

lymphostasis

Answer 54

stoppage or obstruction of normal lymph flow

Question 55

mastectomy

Answer 55

surgical removal of a breast

Question 56

petechiae

Answer 56

tiny, nonraised red or purple spots on a patient’s skin

Question 57

thrombocytopenia

Answer 57

low platelet count

Question 58

thrombosed

Answer 58

clotted, or denoting a vessel containing a clot

Question 59

vasovagal

Answer 59

relating to the action of a certain nerve on blood vessels

Question 60

venous stasis

Answer 60

stagnation or stoppage of the normal blood flow