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From textbook: Phlebotomy Tech Specialist

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2 hour postprandial (2 hour PP)   Collection of the speciment occurs 2 hours after the ingestion of the last meal.  
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3-T's   Training, treansferable skills,Traits  
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Abandonment: .   A premature termination of the professional tx relationship by the health care provider without adequate notice of the patient's consent  
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Accession Number   A unique number given to each test request  
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Acid-base balance:   The mechanisms by which the acidity and aldalinity of body fluids are kept in a state of equlibrium so that arterial blood is maintained at aprox. 7.35--7.45 PH level  
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acidosis:   an actual or relative increase in the acidity of blood caused by an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bicarbonates.  
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aerobic:   living only in the presence of oxygen. Concerning an organism living only in the presence of O2  
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Afebrile:   without fever  
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afferent:   carrying impulses toward a center  
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agranulocyte:   A nongranular white blood cell  
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albinism:   Partial or total absence of melanin pigment from eyes, hair and skin  
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aliquot   a portion of the specimen used for testing  
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alkalosis   an actual or relative increase in blook alkalinity caused by an accumulation of alkalies or reduction of acids  
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alveoli   air cells of the lungs  
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anaerobic   pertaining to an anaerobe; able to live without O2  
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analyte   a substance being analyzed, especially the method of chemical analysis  
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anaphylactic shock   an immed. allergic reaction charac. by acute respiratory distress, hypotension, edema, rash. Can be life threatening.  
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anatomy   the study of the structure of an organism  
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antecubital   in front of the elbow; at the end of the elbow  
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antecubital fossa   triangular area lying anterior to and below the elbow, where the major veins for venipuncture are located  
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anterior   before or in front of; refers to the ventral or abdominal side of the body  
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anticoagulant   an agent that prevents or delays blood coagulation (clumping)  
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antigen   protein or oligosaccharide marker on the surface of cells that identifies it as self or non-self; identifies the type of cell-skin, kidney, etc  
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antisepis   prevention of sepsis by preventing or inhibiting the growth of a causative microorganism  
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anuria   absence of urnine formation  
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aortic semilunar valve   valve between the left ventricale and ascending aorta, make up of 3 half moon shaped cups  
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apex   distal tip of the heart, located between the 5th and 6th ribs just below the left nipple  
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apnea   temporary cessation of breathing  
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arrhythmia   irregularity or loss of rhythm, esp. of the heartbeat. An abnormal heart rhythm  
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arterial blood gases (ABG)   literally, any of the gases present in blood. Clinically, the determination of levels in the blood of O2 and carbon dioxide.  
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arterial line   Hemodynamic monitoring system consisting of catheter in an artery connected to pressure tubing, transducer, electronic monitor. Measures systemic blood pressure, easy acess for draw of blood for study of gases present  
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arteriole   small branch of an artery  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening of arteries, resulting in thickening of walls and loss of elasticit  
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arteriospasm   arterial spasm  
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articulate   distinct and clear enunciation  
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artifact   interference in an ECG tracing  
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Assault   the act of intentionally causing someone to fear that he or she is about to become the victim of battery or incomplete battery  
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assay   the analysis of a substance or mixture to determind the components and relative proportion of each  
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assignment of benefits   the transfer of one's right to collect an amount payable under an insurance company contract  
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atherosclerosis   Pathogenic condition in which fat deposits accumulate in the lining of the arteries  
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atrioventricular (AV) mode   pacemaking cells found in the right atrium of the interatrial septum  
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atrium   an upper, collecting chamber of the heart  
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ausculate   to examine by auscuitation; to listen for sounds within the body  
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autologous transfustion   transfusion of blood donated by a patient before surgery or collected from a patient during surgery  
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axon   process of a neuron that conducts impulses away from the cell body  
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bacteriemia   bacteria in the blood  
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basophil   one type of granulocytic white blood cell. Basophils make up less than 1% of all leukocytes but are essential to nonspecific immune response to inflammation. show an attraction for basic dyes.  
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battery   act of intentionally touching someone in a harmful or offensive manner without the person's consent  
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bevel   point of a needle that has been cut on a slant for ease of entry  
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bicuspid valve   also called the mitral valve. Atrioventricular (AV) valve of the left side of the heart  
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bilateral symmetry   relating to both sides of the body equally  
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biohazardous   anything that is harmful or potentiallly harmful to humans, other species, or the environment  
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biohazardous waste   any waste material that is harmful or potentially harmful to humans, or other species, or the enviornment  
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bipolar   composed of a neg & positve pole; reflecting difference in electroke potential between 2 poles  
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blood banking   process of collection whole blood and certain derived components for processing, typing, storing until needed for transfusion  
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blood borne pathogen   a term applied to any infectious microorganism present in the blood and/or other body fluids and tissues  
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bolus   rounded mass; food prepared by the mouth for swallowing  
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brachial   pertaining to the arm  
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bradycardia   slow heartbeat characterized by a pulse rate below 60 bpm throughout one 10 min. period  
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bradypnea   abnormally slow breathing  
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bun   (Bun Urea Nitrogen) Nitrogen in the blood in the form of Urea, metabolic product of breakdown of amino acids used for energy produc. BUN is blood test that provides rough est. of kidney function  
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bundle of His   nerve figers within the interventricular septum that carry impulses to the bundle branches located in the right and left ventricles  
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burden of proof   must be proven by the client when an accusation of malpractice or negligence is claimed, rather than the health care provider proving none existed  
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butterly infusion set   1/2-3/4" stainless steel needle connected to a 5-12" length of tubing. The "butterfly" wings are for gripping the needle  
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calcaneous   heel bone  
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calibrator   material or device used to adjust the response or reading of an instrument  
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capitation   system of payment used by managed care plans. Dr's & Hosp. are paid a fixed, per capita amount for each patient enrolled, regardless of the # of services provided over a speciif period of time  
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cardiac cycle   Single rhythmic repetition of the mechanical and electrical events that consitute the heartbeat  
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carotid   pertaining to the right and left common carotid arteries, which comprise the principal blood supply to the head and neck.  
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carrier   person who harbors a specific pathogenicorganism, has no discernible symptoms or signs of the disease, condition or infection and is potentially capable of spreading the organism to others.  
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catheterization   cathr into a part, chamber or cavity.Cardiac cath is the percutaneous (thru the skin) intravascular inser of c. into chamber of heart or great vessels. Proced. used-diagnos./assess. of abnormal. & the interven tx and eval of effects of pathology on H&Vess  
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causative organism   organism responsible for causing an infection  
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central venous catheter (CVC)   catheter insert. into superior vena cava to permit intermittent or contin. monitoring of central venous pressure & to facilitate collect.blood samples for chemical analysis  
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centrifuge   machine used for the process of separating substances of different densisties, such as plasma and RBC's in the blood. The centrifuge spins substances at high speeds  
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cerebrospinal fluid   water cushion protecting the brain and spinal cord from physical impact  
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chain of custody   procedure for ensuring that material obtained for diagnosis has been taken from the named patient, is properly labeled, has not been tampered with en route to lab  
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chain of infection   series of related events that lead to an infection  
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chemoprophylaxis   the use of a drg or chemical to prevent a disease: e.g: the taking of an appripriate med to prevent malaria  
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cholesterol   the most abundant steroid in animal tissues. serves to manufact. bile acids to disgest lipids/fats.  
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some cholesterol is used to maunfacture hormones such as:   testosterone, progesterone and estrogen  
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Cholesterol is broken into 2 factions:   high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). In most individuals, an elevated blood level of cholesterol consititutes an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.  
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chyme:   food which has undergone gastrci digestion  
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claim   billing sent to insurance carrier  
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clarity   the range of clearness to turbidity of a specimen  
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code-blue   need for an emergency team to respond to a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest  
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coinsurance   cost-sharing requirement specified in a health ins. policy, provid. that the insured will assume a & of the costs for covered services  
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collateral circulation   process allowing tissue to be supplied with blood from an accessory vessel  
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communication   transmission of a message from sender to receiver  
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complexes   groups of related, recorded waves  
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contractility   having the ability to contract or shorten  
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copayment   specified dollar amount that the patient must pay the provider for each encounter; also called copay  
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coronary circulation   blood supply to the myocardium of the heart from branches of the aorta  
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courier sheet   a blank sheet of paper used to attach laboratory reports chronologically, in a shingled fashion  
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cranial cavity   cavity that houses the brain  
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culture and sensitivity (C&S)   process by which bacterial organisms are grown on media and identified & an antibiotic susceptibility (sensitivity) test is performed to find which antibiotics will be effective against organism  
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customer   person, patent or client to whome goods are delivered or services rendered  
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cytoplasm   Protoplasm of the cell body, excluding the nucleus  
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database   compilation of stored info in a unique software program that can be processed or produced by a computer  
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deductible   specifed dollar amount that must be paid by the insured before a medical insurance plan or govern. porgram begins covering health care costs  
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deep   below the surface  
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