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MLT 2.1 HematologyTerms and definitions 07010

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Hematology Term
Definition
Hematology   show
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Universal Precautions (Standard)   show
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Blood-borne Pathogen   show
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show process of obtaining a sample of venous blood  
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show A cell that contains hemoglobin and can carry oxygen to the body. Also called a red blood cell (RBC)  
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Leukocytes   show
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show A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting  
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Plasma   show
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Serum   show
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Fibrinogen   show
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show Prevents clots from forming in blood  
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Hemolysis   show
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Hemoconcentration   show
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Hematoma   show
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Immunocompromised   show
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show a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.  
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show Stain that produces many colors when seen under a microscope  
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show Ingestion and digestion of solid substances  
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show Hormorne that stimulates cell development and deiiferentation  
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show "imunoglobin"; Substance that binds with antigen  
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Antigen   show
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show Process of maturation and development of blood cells  
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Lysosomes   show
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Ribosomes   show
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Granulocytes   show
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Precursor Cells   show
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Blood and body fluids are considered potentially infectious for:   show
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The single most important source of infection   show
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Universal presautions protects:   show
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show HANDWASHING  
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The study of blood   show
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show 5-6 liters; 7-8% of body weight  
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show 1. Formed elements; 2. Fluid protein  
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show 1. Erythrocytes- contain Hgb; 2. Leukocyte- Defend agains tviral and bacterial infections; 3. Thrombocyte- function in blood clot formation  
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Fluid portion of blood   show
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show Prevent blood from clotting; Binds or inactivates coagulation factors  
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show Contains EDTA (liquid or powder form); Chelates the calcium in blood ( forms an insoluble)  
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show Preserves blood morphology; Choice fro routine hematology; Amount of EDTA is important  
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show Shrinkage of RBC's; Decreased hematocrit; Decreased ESR; Degenerated WBC; Increase MCHC; Platelet swell and break up causing an increased count  
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show 2 Hours; After 6 hours RBC's swell and WBC's show vacuolization and pyknotic nucleus (dark RBC nucleus)  
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show Containd Sodium CItrate 9:1; Choice for caogulation studies; Maintains stability of the coagulation factors ( Factor V- Proaccelerin, Factor VIII- Antihemophilic A)  
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show Maintains functional abilities of platelets: ( Used for CBC if platelet clumps in EDTA tube; Adjust the count by 10 percent to account for the dilution); Spin ad separate plasme within 30 minutes of collection  
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Blue top   show
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Adjusting anti-coagulant in blue top   show
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Green Top   show
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show Contains( 1.Sodium Fluorde- preserves glucose and alcohol, 2. Potassium Oxalate- anticoagulant, binds calcium); For glucose and alcohol testing  
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show Contains no anticaogulant; Used for most chemistry tests  
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Tiger Top   show
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show 1. Sterile specimens, 2. Non- anticoagulated tubes ( red, Tiger), 3. Blue top, 4. Green top, 5. Purplr top, 6. Gray top  
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2 methods of venipuncture   show
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Three main venipuncture sites   show
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show 1..Veins of the forearm, 2. Hands, 3. Outside the wrist  
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show Inside of wrist, Feet or legs of non ambulatory patients (poor blood circulation, may lead to clots), Patients with IV or hep-lock (use opposite arm), Patients with mastectomy (draw from opposite side), NEVER stick a patient more than twice  
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show Small fragile veins, Veins that collasp easily, Veins than can not withstand pressure of vacutainer tubes, Collection of blood culture and blood specimens  
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show Vacutainer Method- use multi sample needle (normal size vein, veins with good integrity); Syringe method- use 21-23 gauge needle and 10-20 cc syringe (large syringe creates more vacuum  
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show Used in infants < 6 months old, young kids and adults (Only microsample is needed, patients with IV's, severely burned, extremely poor veins  
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show neonates/infants- Heel (never puncture curvature of heel, puncture depth no more than 1.6mm); Kids and adults- 3rd or 4th finger (off center of finger tip)  
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Types of Isolation   show
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show Protect phlebotamist, Used in contagious diseases transmitted via (direct contact, Air); ex. Meningococcal meningitis, Active TB, Rabies, Diphtheria, Viral encephalitis, Polio, Measles and mumps, Smallpox  
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show COntact with dysentery patients; ex. Slamonella E. Colli, Parasitic infection, Fungal infection  
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Respiratory Isolation   show
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show To protect the Immuno-compromised patient from infection; ex. Burn Patients, Leukemia and AIDS, Radiation, Plastic Surgery, Organ Transplant  
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Wound Isolation   show
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show Examine cells under microscope; Test is called "WBC Differential" (different types of WBC's, RBC morphology, platelet estimate)  
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Qualities of a good smear   show
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Staining blood smear   show
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show Stains acid components of cell shades of purple or blue; Called "Basic Dye"  
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show Stains the basic components of the cell orange or red; Called "Acidic Dye"  
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Principle of Wright Stain   show
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Qualities of properly stained slide   show
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