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PBS 2.1.4 - Blood
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Referral | A formal authorization from a healthcare provider directing a patient to another provider or diagnostic service for evaluation or treatment. |
| Phlebotomy | The clinical procedure of puncturing a vein to collect blood for diagnostic testing, transfusion, or research. |
| cComponents of Blood | The formed elements (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes) suspended in plasma. |
| Leukocytes | Nucleated blood cells involved in immune defense, inflammation, and protection against pathogens. |
| Erythrocytes | Anucleate blood cells responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport via hemoglobin. |
| Plasma | The liquid extracellular matrix of blood composed primarily of water, proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, and waste products. |
| Thrombocytes (Platelets) | Small anucleate cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes that function in hemostasis and clot formation. |
| Hemoglobin | An iron-containing protein within erythrocytes that binds and transports oxygen and assists in carbon dioxide transport. |
| Sickle Cell Disease | An inherited hemoglobinopathy caused by abnormal hemoglobin (HbS), leading to sickle-shaped erythrocytes, hemolysis, and vascular occlusion. |
| Leukemia | A malignant disorder of hematopoietic tissue characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal leukocytes. |
| Hematocrit | The proportion of total blood volume occupied by erythrocytes, expressed as a percentage. |
| Anemia | A condition characterized by decreased erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration, or oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. |
| Polycythemia | A disorder marked by an increased concentration of erythrocytes in the blood, resulting in increased blood viscosity. |
| Cannula | A hollow, flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel or body cavity for fluid administration or removal. |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | A laboratory test that quantitatively evaluates erythrocytes, leukocytes, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. |
| Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) | A blood test assessing electrolytes, renal function, and glucose to evaluate metabolic status. |
| Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) | A blood assay measuring total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. |
| Saturated Fat | A lipid composed of fatty acids with no double bonds, associated with increased LDL cholesterol levels. |
| Unsaturated Fat | A lipid containing one or more double bonds that can improve lipid profiles and cardiovascular health. |
| Hypercholesterolemia | A pathological elevation of cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. |
| Plaque (Cholesterol) | An accumulation of lipids, calcium, and cellular debris within arterial walls leading to atherosclerosis. |
| Blood-borne Pathogen | A pathogenic microorganism present in blood capable of causing disease through exposure. |
| Universal Precautions | Standard infection control measures treating all blood and certain body fluids as potentially infectious. |
| Veins of the Upper Limb | The superficial and deep venous network responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the arm to the heart. |
| Brachiocephalic Vein | A major thoracic vein formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins, draining into the superior vena cava. |
| Subclavian Vein | A large vein that drains blood from the upper extremity into the brachiocephalic vein. |
| Axillary Vein | A continuation of the basilic vein that drains the upper limb and becomes the subclavian vein. |
| Greater Cephalic Vein | A superficial vein on the lateral arm commonly used for venipuncture. |
| Median Cubital Vein | A superficial vein in the antecubital fossa frequently used for blood collection due to accessibility. |
| Basilic Vein | A superficial medial arm vein that contributes to formation of the axillary vein. |
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