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AMCA Phlebotomy Exam
Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Syncope | Sudden fainting |
| Hematoma | When blood is leaking into the surrounding tissues |
| Petechiae | Small, red, smooth, hemorrhagic sopits appearing on a patient’s skin which indicates that minute amounts of blood have leaked in the skin epithelium |
| Hemoconcentration | A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and molecules. |
| Hemolysis | When RBC’s are lysed, hemoglobin is released and serum which is normally straw colored becomes tinged with pink or red. |
| Hemostasis | The maintenance of circulating blood in the liquid state and the retention of blood in the vascular system by preventing blood loss. |
| Coagulation | AKA Clotting. The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel-like substance to form a clot. |
| Vasoconstriction | A rapid constriction of the vessel to decrease blood flow to the injured area |
| Platelet plug formation | Platelets degranulate, mesh together, and stick to injured vessel to form a plug and stop bleeding. |
| Fibrin clot formation | coagulation factors are released and interact to form a blood clot. This seals off the damaged portion of the vessel. |
| Fibrinolysis | - Final regeneration and repair of injured vessels. The clot slowly begins to dissolve while other cells continue to repair vessel. |
| Analgesics | Relieve mild to severe pain – Tylenol, Aspirin, etc. |
| Anesthetic | Prevents sensation of pain – Lidocaine, etc |
| Antibiotic | Kills bacterial microorganisms – Amoxil, ciproflaxin, zithromax etc. |
| Anticoagulant | Prevent blood from clotting – Lovenox, heparin sodium, warfarin sodium |
| Diuretic | Reduces blood pressure, increases urine output |
| Vasoconstrictor | Constricts blood vessels, increases blood pressure |
| Synergist | Two drugs working together |
| Antagonist | One drug decreases the effect of another |
| Adverse reactions | Undesirable effects of a particular drug |
| Weight | refers to heaviness |
| Volume | Refers to the amount of space a drug occupies |
| Liters | (Metric) are used to measure volumes |
| Grams | (Metric) are used to measure weight |
| Fluid ounces, fluid drams | Apothecary measurements |
| C.L.S.I. | National organization that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures. |
| Tort | A wrong committed against a person or the person’s property. Torts may be intentional or unintentional. |
| Intentional torts | Acts that are meant to be harmful. |
| Defamation | Injuring a person’s name and reputation by making false statements to a third person |
| Libel | Making false statements in print, writing or through pictures |
| Slander | Making false statements orally |
| Invasion of privacy | Violating a person’s right not to have his or her private affairs exposed |
| Fraud | Saying or doing something to trick, fool or deceive a person |
| Assault | Intentionally attempting to touch or threaten a person’s body without their consent |
| Battery | Touching a person’s body without their consent. |
| Informed Consent | When the person clearly understands what is going to be done. |
| Implied Consent | When the patient’s nonverbal behavior indicates agreement |
| Abandonment | When a provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge. |
| C.L.I.A. | Agency that provides regulations to ensure the accuracy and quality of lab testing |
| H.I.P.P.A. | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - is a federal law that protects the privacy and security of health information |
| DEA | Drug Enforcement Administration - Agency that regulates controlled substances. |
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