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PHCC Phlebotomy
PHCC Phlebotomy Section 2 (Definitions)
Question | Answer |
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The diameter (size) of the needle | Gauge |
The needle holder (also called vacutainer holder) | Hub |
Smallest tubes for blood collection (also called bullets) | Microtainer |
Gloves, gown, mask are examples of | PPE (personal protective equipment) |
Treating every patient and specimen as if they are biohazardous are examples of | Standard precautions |
Medical term for fainting | Syncope |
Fluid from the joints | Synovial fluid |
Excessive fat in blood, serum / plasma is milky white in color | Lipemia |
To examine by touch / feel | Palpate |
The art of drawing blood (puncturing a vein) | Venipuncture |
What does ABG stand for? | Arterial blood gas. |
The open end angle of a needle | Bevel |
The hollow inside of the needle's shaft | Lumen |
Asking the patient if you can draw blood and the patient says ok or gives you their arm is an example of | Informed consent |
Blood pooling under the skin (bruise) | Hematoma |
Fluid within the brain and spinal cord | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
Portion of a specimen (used to send to another lab) | Aliquot |
What is the name of the test used to detect and identify microorganisms (bacteria) and to determine the most effective antibiotic? | Culture and sensitivity(C&S) |