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Phlebotomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antiseptic | substance that reduces the number of pathogens on the surface |
| Tourniquet | a device used to limit the flow of blood |
| Bevel | sharpened and slanted edge of a needle |
| Povidone-iodine | topical anti-infective used to clean skin before a procedure |
| Lancet | a small, surgical knife or blade with a sharp point |
| Hematoma | collection of blood under the skin (bruise) |
| Supine | lying on the back |
| Antecubital | where the arm bends |
| Distal | away from the point of attachment of the body |
| Mastectomy | breast removal surgery |
| Sclerotic | hard, inflexible, and narrow veins |
| Lumen | middle |
| Transfix | to go completely through |
| Syringe | a hollow tube fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids |
| Amniotic Fluid | the liquid that surrounds and protects the baby in the uterus |
| Urinalysis | diagnostic exam of urine |
| Urinary Cathether | tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from the body |
| Specific Gravity | a measure of concentration |
| Expectorate | expel secretion from the throat by coughing |
| Occult | not visible |
| Chlorahexidine | antibacterial compound used to clean the skin |
| Hemostasis | stoppage of blood flow |
| Phlebitis | inflammation of a blood vessel (area is tender, warm, and red) |
| Thrombus | blood clot |
| Syncope | fainting |
| Exudate | material that collects in tissue due to inflation |
| Arrhythmia | abnormal heart rate |
| Ice Slurry | Thick mixture of ice and water |
| Hemolysis | break down of red blood cells |
| CLIA | Clinical Lab Improvement Act |
| Pre-analytical Errors | errors that occur anytime before the specimen is analyzed |
| Chain of Custody | accountability for specimen from time collected until disposal |
| BAC | blood alcohol content |
| Centrifuge | device that spins lab specimen at high speeds to separate components of the material |
| Coagulation | formation of blood clotting |
| Critical Value | test results that are outside of normal |
| Hemoconcentration | excessive accumulation of blood into an area of the body; usually caused by a tourniquet being left on too long |
| Petechia | small red dots can occur on patient's arm when tourniquet is too tight/on too long |
| Plasma | liquid portion of blood |
| Tourtuous | twisted(veins) |
| Cerebrospinal Fluid | clear fluid from brain or spinal cord |
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