Venipunctures

Question 1

Tourniquet

Answer 1

Soft strip to constrict vien flow

Question 2

Antecubital area

Answer 2

Space at the inner surface area near the bend of the elbow , ideal site for venipuncture

Question 3

Hematocrit

Answer 3

The percent of red blood cellos in whole blood

Question 4

Centrifuge

Answer 4

Machine designed to use force to separate RBC from platelets

Question 5

Leukocyte (wbc)

Answer 5

White blood cell which provides the immunity

Question 6

Coagulation

Answer 6

Study of the bloods ability to clot

Question 7

Platelets

Answer 7

Cells made in the bone marrow to aid in the clotting factor

Question 8

Anticoagulant

Answer 8

A substance to suppress the function of clotting g normally present in the blood

Question 9

Evacuated tube

Answer 9

Blood collection tube with a rubber stopper, vacuum and possibly additives

Question 10

HemaToma

Answer 10

Blood clot that forms at an injury site

Question 11

Syncope

Answer 11

Fainting

Question 12

Palpate

Answer 12

To examine by touch of feel

Question 13

Hemolysis

Answer 13

Rapture of RBC into the plasma

Question 14

Hemoconcentration

Answer 14

Decrease in the volume of plasma in the blood by excessive application of the tourniquet

Question 15

Gauge

Answer 15

Diameter of a needle lumen

Question 16

Gel separator

Answer 16

Nonreacting substance that forms a barrier in a tube

Question 17

Multi sample needle

Answer 17

A 2 sided needle that has a rubber sleeve for use in multiple draws

Question 18

CLIA

Answer 18

Clinical laboratory improvement amendments

Question 19

OSHA

Answer 19

Occupation safety & health administration

Question 20

Vein

Answer 20

Vessels that take blood to the heart, used for venipuncture

Question 21

Artery

Answer 21

Vessels that take blood away from the heart

Question 22

Hematology

Answer 22

Test and studies in the blood and blood forming tissues

Question 23

Lymphedema

Answer 23

Obstruction of lymphatic system

Question 24

NPO

Answer 24

Nothing by mouth

Question 25

Peak level

Answer 25

The highest serum level of a free or unbond drug in a patient based on a dosing schedule; usually measured 60 minutes after the end of an infusion

Question 26

Polycythemia Vera

Answer 26

Condition that causes an elevated hematocrit

Question 27

Probing

Answer 27

Digging the needle to find a vein

Question 28

Prophylaxis

Answer 28

Preventative

Question 29

Requisition

Answer 29

Order from requesting lab test ; must accompany each sample submitted

Question 30

Taut

Answer 30

To pull skin back gently so there is no give or slack

Question 31

Therapeutic phlebotomy

Answer 31

Phlebotomy done as a part of the patients treatment for blood disorder

Question 32

Thrombosed

Answer 32

Veins that lack resilience feel like rope and roll easily

Question 33

Trough level

Answer 33

The lowest sernum level of a free or unbound drug remaining in the patients circulation - draw prior to next dose

Question 34

Adhesion

Answer 34

Occurs when platelets stick across the injured surface

Question 35

Coagulation

Answer 35

The study of bloods ability to clot

Question 36

Complete blood count (CBC)

Answer 36

Blood test consisting of wbc , rbc , hgb, hct, platelet and rbc indices

Question 37

Erythropoietin

Answer 37

Hormone produced by kidney in response to low O2 - signals the release for more RBCs in blood

Question 38

Folate

Answer 38

Salt of folic acid - helps enzymes build

Question 39

Erythrocyte (RBC)

Answer 39

Red blood cell carries oxygen to all other cells in the body

Question 40

ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Answer 40

Rate at which RBC settle from plasma

Question 41

Antiseptic

Answer 41

Inhibits the growth of bacteria