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Chapter 8 key terms

QuestionAnswer
additives chemicals designed to promote or prevent certain changes in the blood sample
antiseptic an agent used to clean living tissue
bacteriostatic it inhibits the growth/reproduction of bacteria but doesn't kill them.
butterfly winged infusion set
clot activators promotes coagulation
disinfectant an agent used to clean a surface other than living tissue
gauge diameter of the needle
glycolysis a cellular reaction used to harvest energy from glucose
inpatients have been admitted into the hospital
luer adapter connects to holder to ensure no leaking
lumen the hollow tube within the shaft
multi sample needle double-ended needle
needle adapter a translucent plastic cylinder
order of draw The correct order of tubes while drawing blood to maintain safety
outpatients come to a phlebotomy station in a clinic or hospital
polymer gel an inert, synthetic substance
thixotropic gel polymer gel
tourniquet impedes venous blood flow out of the arm, causing veins to bulge
tube advancement mark indicated how far the tube can be pushed in without losing the vaccum
tube holder needle adapter
whole blood blood collected and mixed with an anticoagulant so it won't clot
winged infusion set used for venipuncture on small veins
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