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Final Exam
Chapter 9 Phlebotomy Challenges and Solutions
Question | Answer |
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the lymphatic system removes excess fluids not absorbed by capillaries, causing the patient to accumulate fluids; stoppage of the flow of lymph; | Lymphpstsasis |
patients have been implanted with radioactive materials; | Brachytherapy |
the suppression of blood flow controlled by the brain due to stress; | Sympathetic Blood Flow Distress |
fainting; cerebral anemia; | Syncope |
a condition in which the veins constrict or become noticeably smaller; | Vasoconstriction |
small,nonraised, red spots that appear on skin when a tourniquet and sometimes a blood pressure cuff is applied | Petechiae |
uncontrollable bleeding and poses a threat to the patient | Hemorrhaging |
"blood tumor" nonvenous reaction caused by a leekage of blood in tissuesa | Hemotoma |
commonly referred to as a "bleeder"; This patient is lacking certain clotting factors in his or her blood so their blood cannot clot. | Hemophilliac |
having to do with blood | hema- |
a physical response to the body's needs may slow blood flow to the arms and legs and they may feel cold. In extreme distress, the patient appears cyanotic; Blood flow controlled by tissue needs | Autorugulatory Blood Flow Distress |
A relative lack of of oxygen marked by a bluish skin color | Cyanotic |
the cardiac cycle beginning with the contraction of the atria and ending with the contraction of the ventricles | Conduction System |
a byproduct of the metabolism, advanced levels indicate advanced stage of renal failure | Creatinine |
a 24-hour,daily, activity cycle affecting body functioning | Circadium Rythym |
The study of tumors, cancer | Oncology |
can cause yellowing of eyes and skin; bruising/ or prolonged bleeding can occur | Jaundice |
can cause mental retardation and the T4 thyroid test can in indicate function disorders | Hypothyroidism |
What should not be performed on infants 6 months or below? | Fingersticks |
an inflammation of the bone which can develop serious bone infection if a lancet penetrates the bone | Osteomyelitis |
often referred to as the 'bullet, ' with a volume of 0.2 cc. these must be allowed to fill completely with no bubbles present | microtube/microvette |