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Phleb Tech Spec3
From Phlebotomy Technician Specialist Text 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diastole | the normal "rest period" in the heart cycle, during which the myo fibers lengthen, the heart dialates and the cavities fill with blood |
| differential | the number and type of cells determined by microscopic examination of a thin layer of blood on a glass slide |
| distal | the farthest point of origin of a structure, opposit of proximal |
| distress | physical or mental pain or suffering. A term used to describe abnormal, unhealthy, or extreme stress |
| donor unit | a specific amount of blood, approx. 1 pint, supplied by a volunteer as part of a blood-banking procedure. |
| dorsal cavity | the posterior cavity of the body which houses the brain and spinal column |
| duodenum | the first part of the small intestine, beginning at the pylorus |
| duty of care: | the responsibility not to infringe on another's rights oby either intentionally or carelessly causing him or her harm. |
| efferent | carrying away from a central organ or secion, as efferent nerves |
| elasticity | the quality of returning to original size and shape after compression or stretching |
| electrocardiogram | record of the electrical activity of the heart |
| electrodes | small, specially prepared tabs with conductive gel placed in direct contact with skin to detect elec. current from within the heart |
| electrolytes | substances that conduct elec. when dissolved in water. Acids, bases, and salts are common electrolytes, incld. potassium, sodium and chlorine found in blood, tissue fluids and cells |
| empathy | objective awareness of and insight into the feelings, emotins and behavior of another person |
| endocardium | membrane lining the interior of the heart |
| endocrine gland | gland which secretes into the blood or tissue fluid instead of into a duct |
| enviornmental protection agency (EPA) | the federal agency that regulates and monitors the inventory, storage, usage, techniques, and disposal of harmful substances to the envioronment |
| eosinophil | white blood cells whose granules stain a bright orange-red with eosin or other acid dyes. they increase in an allergic response |
| epicardium | external layer of the heart and part of pericardial sac |
| epidermis | outermost layer of skin |
| epiglottis | a mature red blood cell |
| ethics | system of principles govern. medical conduct. Deals with the relationship of the health care professional to the patient, the patient's family, associates and society at large. |
| eustress | term used to describe normal, healthy, or manageable stress |
| excitablity | the ability to respond to stimuli |
| exocrine gland | gland that secretes into a duct |
| explanaiton of benefits | expl. of services periodically issued to recipients or providers on whose behalf claims have been pain |
| extensibility | the ability to increase the angle between 2 bones |
| exudation | pathologic oozing of fluids, usually result of inflammation |
| false imprisonment | intentional and unjustifiable act of preventing someone from moving about. |
| fasting blood sugar | patient is required to restrict dietary intake for 12 hours prior to collec. of a specimen for testing for glucose levels in the blood |
| febrile | feverish; pertaining to a fever. Abnormal elevation of temp. |
| felony | crime more serious than misdemeanor, punishable by a sentence of more than 2 year in prison or death |
| fimbria | the longest fringe-like extremity of a fallopian tube extending from the uterine tube to almost the ovary |
| fomits | objects, such as clothing, towels and utensils that possibly harbor a disease agent and are capable of transmitting it. |
| fraud | intentional misrepresentation. Deliberate deception intended to produce unlawful gain. |
| frontal plane | plane parallel to the long axis of the body. Splits the body in half, front to back. Divides the body into anterior and posterior. |
| galvanometer | instrument that measures electric current by electromagnetic action. Early ECG machine. |
| garmete | mature male or female reproductive cell; the spermatozoon or ovum |
| gatekeeper | primary care physician responsible for advising and coord. patient's health care needs |
| glomerulus | part of the nephron; a tuft of capillaries situated within Bowman's capsule |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | test involving multiple collections of blood and urine over time to evaluate the metabolism of glucose. It is performed by giving the patient a measured amount of glucose either orally or intravenously |
| glucosuria | sugar (glucose) in the urine |
| granulocty | white blood cell having granules in its cytoplasm |
| hard copy | printed paper copy of a computer generated report |
| hardware | equipment used to process data (ie: keyboard, disk drive, monitor and printer) |
| health maintenance organization (HMO) | type of program in which enrollees receive benefits for services from authorized and preselected providers, usually a primary care Dr. Generalloy do not receive coverage by services, except for emergen. by providers not in the HMO network. |
| hematocrit | percentage by volume of red blood cells in whole blood |
| hematoma | swelling or mass of blood (usually clotted), confined to an organ, tissue, or space that is cused by a break in a blood vessel |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| hemochromatosis | genetic disease marked by excessive absorption and accumulation of ron in the body |
| hemoconcentration | relative increase in the number of red blood cells resulting from a decrease in the volume of plasma |
| hemoglobin | iron containing protein pigment of the red blood cells, which carries O2 from lungs to the tissues |
| hemoglobinuria | presence in urine ofhemoglobin free from red blood cells |
| hemolysis | destruction of membrane of red blood cells and the liberaration of hemoglobin, which diffuses into the surrounding fluid |
| hemophiliac | person afflicted with a heriditary blood disease marked by greatly prolonged blood coagulation time, with consequent failure of the blood to clot and abnormal bleeding, sometimes accompanied by joint swelling |
| hemopoiesis | production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow |
| hepatitis B (HBV) | blood-borne pathogen that causes a severe acute infection and may progress to chronic infection and permanent liver damage. Caused by the hapatitis B virus, an enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus |
| high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) | "good" cholesterol |
| homeostasis | state of dynamic equilibirum of the internal enviornment of the body |
| hormone | chemical secretion, usually fom an endocrine gland (e.g. insulin from the pancreas) |
| human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) | hormone produced by the placenta that appears in both urine and serum, beginning approx. 10 days after conception, the presence of which is an indication of pregnancy |
| human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | retro-virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
| hyperglycemic | pertaining to the condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) is increased, as in diabetes mellitus |
| hyperkalemia | an excessive amt. of potassium in the blood |
| hypertension | condition in which the patient has a highter than normal blood pressure. for adults, this usually means a BP > 140/90 |
| > | less than |
| < | greater than |
| hypoglycemic | pertaining to a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) is abnormally low, as in hyperinsulinism |
| hypokalemia | extreme potassium depletion in the blood |
| hypotention | decrease of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure values which are significantly lower than normal |
| hypothermia | state in which an individual's body temp is reduced below the normal range of <96.0 |
| ileum | lower part of the small intestine, extending from the jejunum to the large intestine |
| infection | prescence and growth of a microorganism that produces tissue damage |
| inferior | beneath, lower, referring to the underside of an organ or indicating a structure below another |
| informed consent | agreement by the patient to a medical procedure or tx after receiving adequate info about the procedure or tx, risks and/or consequences |
| inpatient | patent who is hospitalized overnight |
| insured | individual or organization covered for protection and loss under the specific terms of an insurance policy |
| integrity | to adhere to a strict ethical code. to be in an undiminished or unimpaired state. |
| intentional infliction of emotional distress | willful infliction of emotions or actions causing the patient to suffer duress |
| interstitial fluid | fluid between the tissue; surround a cell |
| intervals | wave in addition to a connecting straight line |
| intradermal | within the substance of the skin |
| invasion of privacy | a tort involv. one or more of the follow. 4 catagories: illegal appropriation of another's name for commercial use, intrusion into a person's privacy, placing a person in false light, or disclosure of private facts. |
| invasive procedure | requires penetrating intact skin or mucous membranes |
| ischemia | inadequate flow of blood to the heart, leading to angina pectoris and, if untx to myocardial infarction |
| jejunum | secion of the small intestine between the duodeunum and ileum |
| ketonuria | formation or excretion of ketones in the urine |
| kinesics | systemic study of the body and the use of its static and dynamic position as a means of communication |
| lancet | a sterile, disposable sharp-pointed instrument used to pierce the skin to obtain droplets of blood used for testing. |
| lateral | toward the side |
| leukocyte | white blood cell or corpuscle (WBC) |
| libel | written statement falsifying facts about someone that causes harm to that persons reputation |
| low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) | "Bad" cholesterol |
| lumen | passageway or opening to a tubular structure such as a blood vessel, phlebotomy or hypodermic needle |
| lymph | watery fluid in the lymphatic vessels |
| lymphocyte | type of white blood cell; makes up less than 1% of the circulating blood cells |
| malpractice | misconduct or unprofessional tx by someon in a prof. or official position |
| market value | what a product (you) is worth to the consumer (employer); characteristics and skills that are valuable in the employment market |
| mastication | process of chewing |
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