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WK7 phleb shrt ans
Week seven short answer
Question | Answer |
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Blood clot(s) formed somewhere within the cardiovascular system | Thrombi |
Which of the following analytes is/are significantly increased in the blood with changes in position? | 1)Iron 2)Calcium |
The results of which the following laboratory test on blood change with age? | 1)Cholesterol 2)Estrogen 3)Growth hormone 4)Triglycerides |
The patient commented that he/she was taking a second dose of Tylenol since the first dose did not help his headache. What blood constituent(s) can be elevated by the effects of Tylenol? | 1)AST 2)Bilirubin |
What is the rupture of blood cells called? | Hemolysis |
If a patient is given instructions to fast, the patient: | 1)Needs to fast for 12 to 14 hours 2)Needs to abstain from food for 12 to 14 hrs |
When referring to serum, a cloudy or milky appearance is said to be? | Turbid |
A solid mass derived form blood constituents that occludes a blood vessel is/are? | Thrombus |
The result of which the following laboratory test will be affected if the patient is not fasting? | 1)Triglycerides 2)Glucose |
When the area around the venipuncture site starts to swell with the leakage of blood into the tissues, the resulting damage is referred to as? | A hematoma |
The complete removal of a breast(tissue) is called? | Mastectomy |
Minute, pinpoint hemorrhagic spots in the skin may be indicative of a coagulation abnormality are called? | Petechiae |
A phlebotomist should attempt to decrease anxiety and stress in a patient since stress and anxiety can lead to what? | Increases in lactate levels |
A localized leakage of blood into the tissues or into and organ is called? | A Hematoma |
Veins that have become hardened are referred to as? | Sclerosed |
Turbid serum? | 1)Can be caused by high lipid levels in the blood 2)Is primarily caused by ingestion of fatty substances 3)can result from bacterial contamination in the blood |
Closed or constricted veins are referred to as? | Occluded |
An obstruction and/or lack of flow of the lymph fluid is called? | Lymphostasis |
Factors that may cause changes in the basal state are? | 1)Menstrual cycle 2)Alcohol 3)Diet 4)Exercise |