Vocab

Question 1

define CENTRIFUGE

Answer 1

machine for separation of heavier materials from lighter ones thru centrifugal force

Question 2

define DIFFUSE

Answer 2

scatter/spread

Question 3

define ELASTICITY

Answer 3

ability to return to shape after being stretched

Question 4

define GAUGE

Answer 4

size of needle bore, smaller the # the larger the bore

Question 5

define HEMATOMA

Answer 5

tumor/swelling w/blood

Question 6

define HEMOLYSIS

Answer 6

dissolution/breaking down of RBCs

Question 7

define HEPARIN

Answer 7

substance formed in liver inhibiting blood coagulation

Question 8

define LANCET

Answer 8

sharp-pointed instrument to pierce skin to obtain capillary blood sample

Question 9

define PHLEBOTOMY

Answer 9

process of collecting blood

Question 10

define PLASMA

Answer 10

liquid part of lymph and blood

Question 11

define PUNCTURE

Answer 11

hole from something pointed

Question 12

define SERUM

Answer 12

blood plasma which clotting factors have been removed naturally by allowing blood to clot prior to isolating liquid component

Question 13

define STERILE

Answer 13

w/o any organisms

Question 14

define TOURNIQUETS

Answer 14

any constrictor used on extremely to put pressure on artery and control bleeding or distend veins for withdrawal blood/insertion of needle

Question 15

define VENIPUNCTURE

Answer 15

insert needle into vein for purpose of obtaining blood sample/instilling substance

Question 16

define VENOUS

Answer 16

pertaining to vein