Purple Module Phleb Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
prophylaxis	protective treatment for the prevention of disease
antiseptics	inhibit the growth of bacteria
sharps container	puncture resistant, leakproof, disposable container for sharp needles & sharp objects
bevel	end of the needle that pierces the vein
gauge	indicates the size of the lumen-opening of the needle Larger the gauge, the smaller the needle
hemolysis	rupture of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin into the plasma or serum
evacuated tube system	tube system that allows blood to flow from vein through needle and into tube without exposure to air
anticoagulant	additive that prevents clotting
gel seperator	additive that forms a physical barrier between cellular or serum/plasma portions
luer adapter	device for connecting a syringe or evacuated holder to the needle
follow the order of draw for what reason?	to avoid contamination of non additive tubes and additive tubes
syncope	fainting
antecubital space	forearm veins inside the elbow area used for venipuncture
hemoconcentration	pooling of blood, the tournequet slows venous blood flow and causes it to pool in the area for the venipuncture
palpate	tip of the index finger to feel veins
hematoma	blood leaking into the tissues during or after venipuncture
what is written on a test tube?	Pt's Name, DOB, Date, Test, MA's Initials
what is used to collect blood from difficult or small veins?	Butterfly collection system
stopper color for a HDL OR LDL (high or low density lipoprotein	Speckled
what constricts blood flow in arm?	tournequet
NCCLS stands for what?	National Committee for Clinincal Laboratory Standards
TRUE OR FALSE: different laboratory tests require different types of blood specimen	TRUE
sterile disposable ______ is used to pierce the skin to obtain blood for testing	needle
Order of draw (in order)7 colors	YBRGLG= yellow, blue, red, gold, green, lavender, gray

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