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AMCA Phlebotomy Exam

Terminology

TermDefinition
Syncope Sudden fainting
Hematoma When blood is leaking into the surrounding tissues
Petechiae Small, red, smooth, hemorrhagic sopits appearing on a patient’s skin which indicates that minute amounts of blood have leaked in the skin epithelium
Hemoconcentration A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and molecules.
Hemolysis When RBC’s are lysed, hemoglobin is released and serum which is normally straw colored becomes tinged with pink or red.
Hemostasis The maintenance of circulating blood in the liquid state and the retention of blood in the vascular system by preventing blood loss.
Coagulation AKA Clotting. The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel-like substance to form a clot.
Vasoconstriction A rapid constriction of the vessel to decrease blood flow to the injured area
Platelet plug formation Platelets degranulate, mesh together, and stick to injured vessel to form a plug and stop bleeding.
Fibrin clot formation coagulation factors are released and interact to form a blood clot. This seals off the damaged portion of the vessel.
Fibrinolysis - Final regeneration and repair of injured vessels. The clot slowly begins to dissolve while other cells continue to repair vessel.
Analgesics Relieve mild to severe pain – Tylenol, Aspirin, etc.
Anesthetic Prevents sensation of pain – Lidocaine, etc
Antibiotic Kills bacterial microorganisms – Amoxil, ciproflaxin, zithromax etc.
Anticoagulant Prevent blood from clotting – Lovenox, heparin sodium, warfarin sodium
Diuretic Reduces blood pressure, increases urine output
Vasoconstrictor Constricts blood vessels, increases blood pressure
Synergist Two drugs working together
Antagonist One drug decreases the effect of another
Adverse reactions Undesirable effects of a particular drug
Weight refers to heaviness
Volume Refers to the amount of space a drug occupies
Liters (Metric) are used to measure volumes
Grams (Metric) are used to measure weight
Fluid ounces, fluid drams Apothecary measurements
C.L.S.I. National organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures.
Tort A wrong committed against a person or the person’s property. Torts may be intentional or unintentional.
Intentional torts Acts that are meant to be harmful.
Defamation Injuring a person’s name and reputation by making false statements to a third person
Libel Making false statements in print, writing or through pictures
Slander Making false statements orally
Invasion of privacy Violating a person’s right not to have his or her private affairs exposed
Fraud Saying or doing something to trick, fool or deceive a person
Assault Intentionally attempting to touch or threaten a person’s body without their consent
Battery Touching a person’s body without their consent.
Informed Consent When the person clearly understands what is going to be done.
Implied Consent When the patient’s nonverbal behavior indicates agreement
Abandonment When a provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge.
C.L.I.A. Agency that provides regulations to ensure the accuracy and quality of lab testing
H.I.P.P.A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - is a federal law that protects the privacy and security of health information
DEA Drug Enforcement Administration - Agency that regulates controlled substances.
Proximal Closest to the middle
Frontal (coronal) plane Divides the body vertically into front and back
midsagittal ( medial ) plane Divides body vertically, equally into right and left
Sagittal Plane Divides body vertically into right and left
Transverse Plane Divides body horizontal into upper and lower portions.
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