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NHA Common Terms
Common Terms taken from the Phlebotomy Handbook 8th Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Appendicitis | Inflammation of the Appendix |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of the Joints |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of the Bursa |
| Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the Gall Bladder |
| Colitis | Inflammation of the Colon |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the Bladder |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the Skin |
| Diverticulitis | Inflammation of the Colon Wall |
| Encephalitis | Inflammation of the Brain |
| Gastritis | Inflammation of the Stomach Wall |
| Gastroenteritis | Inflammation of the Stomach & Intestines |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the Liver |
| Meningitis | Inflammation of the Meninges |
| Nephritis | Inflammation of the Kidneys |
| Osteochondritis | Inflammation of the Bone & Cartilage |
| Osteomyelitis | Inflammation of the Bone |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the Pancreas |
| Peritonitis | Inflammation of the Abdominal Wall |
| Rhinitis | Inflammation of the Nasal Membranes |
| Tendonitis | Inflammation of the Tendons |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the Tonsils |
| Anesthesiology | Loss of Sensation/Pain management |
| Cardiology | Diseases of the heart, arteries, veins, & capillaries |
| Cytology | Cellular structure & functions |
| Dermatology | Skin |
| Endocrinology | Diseases of the Endocrine System (glands & hormones) |
| Gastroenterology | Diseases of the stomach or intestinal or digestive system |
| Gynecology | Diseases of the female reproductive system |
| Hematology | Blood & blood-forming tissues |
| Histology | Microscopic structures of tissue |
| Immunology | Disease of the immune system; allergic disorders |
| Microbiology | Microbes |
| Nephrology | Disease of the Kidney & Urinary Systems |
| Neurology | Diseases of the Nervous system |
| Oncology | Tumors |
| Ophthalmology | Disease of the eye |
| Parasitology | Parasites |
| Pathology | Pathogens or disease causing agents |
| Proctology | Diseases of the rectum, colon, anus |
| Psychiatry | Disorders of the Mind |
| Radiology | Radioactive substances used in prevention, diagnosis, & treatment |
| Serology | Antibodies in serum |
| Urology | Urinary System |
| Anterior | In front of (ex: I will collect blood from the anterior side of the arm) |
| Posterior | toward the back (ex: There is a large bandage on the posterior side of the arm) |
| Medial | toward the midline (ex: The heart is the medial to the right shoulder) |
| Lateral | toward the sides of the body (ex: the hip is lateral to the navel) |
| Dorsal | back side (ex: The mole was on the dorsal side of her shoulder) |
| Ventral | front side (ex: The scrape was on the ventral side of the knee) |
| Proximal | near the point of attachment (ex: the leg was broke on the proximal side of the knee) |
| Distal | distant or away from the point of attachment (ex: the birthmark was distal to the wrist) |
| Superficial | near the surface of the body (ex: Superficial veins show up easily on her skin) |
| Deep | far from the surface of the body (ex: Major arteries are in deep tissues) |
| Supine Position | Laying/reclining face up on his/her back |
| Antebrachial | Forearm - between the wrist and elbow |
| Antecubical | Depressed area in front of the elbow - Area used to draw blood or start an IV |
| Sclerosed | Hardening (of the veins) |
| Palpate | to feel for the vein |
| Thrombosed | clotted |
| Hemolysis | destruction of the blood cells |
| Hemoconcentration | increased localized blood concentration of large molecules such as proteins, cells, and coagulation factors. |
| Hemoglobin (HGB) | the molecules that carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to the RBGs. |
| Hemostasis | is the process by which blood vessels are repaired after injury. |
| Vascular Phase | 1st stage in Hemostasis, when an injury to a blood vessel occurs, it constricts, slowing the flow of blood. |
| Neutrophils | 40-60% of WCB population, phagocytic cells, which means they engulf and digest bacteria. |
| Lymphocytes | 20-40% of WBC population, their numbers increase in viral infections, they play a role in immunity. |
| Monocytes | 3-8% of WBC population, the largest WBC's they increase in intracellular infections and TB. |
| Eosinophils | 1-3% of WBC population, they increase in allergies, skin infections, and parasitic infections. |
| Basophils | 0-1% of WBC population, carry histamine, which is release in allergic reactions. |
| Thombocytes | platelets, are formed in bone marrow, are essential for blood coagulation. |
| Median cubital vein | vein of choice, middle, usually large and does not move. |
| Cephalic vein | second vein of choice, outer side of the antecubital of the arm, more difficult to locate, tendency to move, is sometimes the only vein found in obese patients. |
| Basilic vein | inner (by your side) vein, third choice, near the brachial artery, if the needle is inserted too deep, this artery may be punctured. |
| Sclerosed veins | feel hard or cord like. Unsuitable for Venipunctures. |
| Thrombotic veins | unsuitable for venipuncture. |
| Tortuous veins | are winding or crooked veins, unsuitable for venipuncture. |
| Septicemia | infections associated with the presence of pathogenic organisms, induced during a venipuncture. |
| CLIA (1988) | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, over sees QA (Quality Controls) in any sites that test human specimens. |
| Joint Commission | is an independent non-profit organization that oversees, QA (Quality Assurance) standards for health care. |
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