Phlebotomy Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What is accessioning?

A major artery in the neck leading to the brain

Condition in which the normal amount of red cells is reduced

The examination and analysis of urine

Assigning a unique number for patient identification (correct)

What is albumin?

The most abundant protein in plasma

What does anastomosis refer to?

The point of union of two hollow or tubular structures; the connection of veins

Define anemia.

Condition in which the normal amount of red cells is reduced Signup and view all the answers

What is angiology?

The science of blood vessels and lymphatics Signup and view all the answers

Where is the antecubital fossa located?

The bend of the arm adjacent to the elbow Signup and view all the answers

What is an antibody?

A protein produced by the body which reacts specifically with a foreign substance in the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of anticoagulants?

Serving to prevent the coagulation of blood Signup and view all the answers

Define antigen.

Any protein not normally present in the body that stimulates the production of an antibody Signup and view all the answers

What is the aorta?

The largest artery of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does apathy mean?

Lack of emotion, without feeling, insensitive Signup and view all the answers

What is an arteriole?

A minute arterial branch which leads to a capillary Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of arteries?

A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is an atrium?

A chamber of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Where is the basilic vein located?

Large vein on the inner side of the upper arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the brachial artery?

Artery which lies beneath the basilic vein in the antecubital fossa Signup and view all the answers

What is a buffy coat?

Thin layer between the plasma and red cells in drawn blood that mostly contains white cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the carotid artery?

Major artery in the neck leading to the brain Signup and view all the answers

Define capillary.

Smallest blood vessel that connects arteries and veins Signup and view all the answers

What is central venous pressure (CVP)?

The pressure within the superior vena cava reflecting the blood return to the right atrium Signup and view all the answers

What does a centrifuge do?

A device which spins test tubes at high speeds causing heavy particles to settle to the bottom Signup and view all the answers

Where is the cephalic vein located?

Large vein on the outermost side of the upper arm Signup and view all the answers

What is chemotherapy?

The treatment of disease by chemical agents Signup and view all the answers

What is Coumadin?

A blood thinning agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cyte'?

Suffix meaning cell (e.g., lymphocyte) Signup and view all the answers

What does dialysis refer to?

The process of separating smaller molecules from larger Signup and view all the answers

What is digoxin used for?

A drug used for cardiac disorders Signup and view all the answers

Define edema.

An abnormal accumulation of fluids in the tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrocardiogram?

Tracing of the heart's activities Signup and view all the answers

What is empathy?

Objective awareness of and entering into the feelings of another person Signup and view all the answers

What is the endothelium?

The layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is epithelium?

Cellular substance of skin and mucous membrane Signup and view all the answers

What are erythrocytes?

Mature red blood cells formed in the bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What does femoral pertain to?

Pertaining to the femur Signup and view all the answers

What is fibrin?

Protein substance produced by elements of the blood that form a network as the base of clots Signup and view all the answers

What is a fistula?

The attachment of a vein to an artery to change the flow of blood Signup and view all the answers

What is frothing in venipuncture?

Bubbles caused by improper venipuncture technique Signup and view all the answers

What does gauge refer to in relation to needles?

The diameter of a needle Signup and view all the answers

What does geriatric pertain to?

Pertaining to the treatment of the aged Signup and view all the answers

What is glucose?

A sugar, the most important carbohydrate in body metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the great saphenous vein?

The longest vein in the body Signup and view all the answers

What does hema refer to?

Prefix indicating blood Signup and view all the answers

What is hematocrit?

The volume percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood Signup and view all the answers

What does hematology study?

The study of blood and blood-forming tissues Signup and view all the answers

Define hematoma.

A localized collection of blood, usually clotted, in an organ space or tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does hemo mean?

Prefix meaning blood Signup and view all the answers

What is hemoconcentration?

The concentration of blood due to prolonged application of a tourniquet Signup and view all the answers

Define hemolysis.

Destruction of red blood cells with the liberation of hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does hemostasis refer to?

The stoppage of normal blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is hepatitis?

Inflammation of the liver of virus or toxic origin Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperglycemia?

Abnormally increased amount of sugar or glucose in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is hypoglycemia?

Abnormally low blood sugar or glucose in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What does incoherent mean?

Unable to think or express one's thoughts clearly Signup and view all the answers

Define incontinent.

Unable to control bladder and/or bowels Signup and view all the answers

What is the inferior vena cava?

The principal vein draining the lower portion of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is insulin?

A hormone secreted by the pancreas concerned with metabolism of glucose in the body Signup and view all the answers

What agent is effective in the destruction of bacteria?

Iodine Signup and view all the answers

What drug is also known as Lanoxin?

Digoxin Signup and view all the answers

What does lethargic mean?

A condition of drowsiness or indifference Signup and view all the answers

What does leukemia refer to?

A disease characterized by excessive production of white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What are leukocytes?

White blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Define lipemia.

Abnormal amount of fat in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the liver's primary function?

Largest organ in the body vitally concerned with metabolism, blood clotting and protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the lumen of a blood vessel?

The space within an artery, vein, or tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the median cubital vein?

The major vein of the antecubital fossa most commonly used for venipuncture Signup and view all the answers

Where are metacarpal veins located?

Veins in the hands Signup and view all the answers

Where are metatarsal veins located?

Veins in the feet Signup and view all the answers

Define myelosuppressive.

Inhibiting bone marrow activity, resulting in decreased production of blood cells and platelets Signup and view all the answers

What is myocardial infarction?

Blockage of the muscular tissue of the heart (heart attack) Signup and view all the answers

What does neonatal refer to?

Pertaining to the first 6 weeks of life Signup and view all the answers

What does nosocomial refer to?

Hospital acquired infections Signup and view all the answers

What does palpate mean?

To examine by touch, to feel for a vein and be able to judge depth, diameter, patency, and direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the pancreas?

An endocrine gland which produces insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of patency?

The state of being freely open Signup and view all the answers

What is pathology?

The scientific study of the nature of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is peripheral blood?

Blood obtained from the outer surface of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does phlebo refer to?

Prefix meaning vein Signup and view all the answers

What does phleboloy study?

The study of veins and their diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is plasma?

The clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood in which cells are suspended Signup and view all the answers

What are platelets?

Cellular components in the blood that aid in coagulation Signup and view all the answers

What does prandial mean?

Pertaining to a meal Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulmonary artery?

An artery in which blood travels directly from the heart to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What are pulmonary veins?

Four veins which return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Where is the radial artery located?

The artery located in the wrist Signup and view all the answers

What does renal pertain to?

Pertaining to the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What does sclerosed mean?

Hardened and/or thickened, as in the wall of a damaged vein Signup and view all the answers

Define serum.

Clear watery fluid which separates from blood when it clots Signup and view all the answers

What does shunt mean?

An artificially created passage to change the flow of fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the spleen?

Organ situated in the left upper part of the abdomen which manufactures, stores and destroys blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the superior vena cava?

The principal vein draining the upper portion of the body Signup and view all the answers

What does syncope mean?

Fainting Signup and view all the answers

What is synovial fluid?

Fluid from the joints Signup and view all the answers

What are thrombocytes?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What does thrombosis refer to?

Formation of a clot within a blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

What does transfixion mean?

The act of piercing through an object with a pointed weapon Signup and view all the answers

What is urinalysis?

The examination and analysis of urine Signup and view all the answers

What does vascular pertain to?

Pertaining to the blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is a vein?

Blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, except for the pulmonary veins, which carry oxygenated blood Signup and view all the answers

What is venipuncture?

The act of puncturing a vein to obtain a blood sample Signup and view all the answers

What is venous blood?

Blood obtained from a vein; oxygen-depleted blood which is darker than arterial blood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phlebotomy Medical Terminology

Accessing: Assigns a unique identification number for patients, crucial for tracking medical records.
Albumin: Predominant plasma protein, plays essential roles in maintaining blood volume and pressure.
Anastomosis: The connection point between two hollow structures, particularly important in vascular health.
Anemia: A condition marked by below-normal levels of red blood cells, leading to fatigue and weakness.
Angiology: The medical study of blood vessels and lymphatics, focusing on vascular diseases.
Antecubital Fossa: The inner arm bend commonly utilized for venipuncture, offering easy access to veins.
Antibody: Protein produced in response to foreign substances, aiding in immune response.
Anticoagulant: Substance that prevents blood clotting, essential in various medical treatments.
Antigen: A foreign protein that triggers an immune response, crucial in identifying pathogens.
Aorta: The body's largest artery, responsible for delivering oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues.
Apathy: A psychological condition characterized by lack of emotion or interest.
Arteriole: Smallest arterial branches leading to capillaries, important for regulating blood flow.
Artery: A vessel that transports blood away from the heart to various body parts.
Atrium: Heart chamber receiving blood; right atrium collects blood from the body, left atrium from the lungs.
Basilic Vein: Prominent vein on the inner arm, commonly accessed for venipuncture.
Brachial Artery: Artery located beneath the basilic vein, significant in arm circulation.
Buffy Coat: Layer containing white blood cells and platelets, visible in centrifuged blood samples.
Carotid: Major neck artery supplying blood to the brain, critical for monitoring circulation.
Capillary: Microscopic vessels connecting arteries and veins, facilitating gas and nutrient exchange.
Central Venous Pressure (CVP): Pressure in the superior vena cava, reflecting blood return to the heart.
Centrifuge: A device spinning test tubes, separating components of blood by density.
Cephalic Vein: Large vein on the outer side of the arm, often used for blood draws.
Chemotherapy: Treatment involving chemical agents, can negatively affect venous access over time.
Coumadin: A blood-thinning medication monitored through prothrombin time tests.
Cyto-: A prefix meaning "cell," as seen in terms like lymphocyte.
Dialysis: Procedure for removing waste products from the blood by separating molecules based on size.
Digoxin: Cardiac medication used to manage heart disorders.
Edema: Fluid accumulation in tissues, complicating venipuncture and leading to inaccurate results.
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Diagnostic tool tracing electrical activity of the heart.
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, crucial in patient care.
Endothelium: Epithelial layer lining the heart and blood vessels, essential for vascular health.
Epithelium: Tissue forming the outer layer of skin and mucous membranes.
Erythrocytes: Mature red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport in the body.
Femoral: Related to the thigh; femoral veins and arteries are key in lower body circulation.
Fibrin: Protein essential for forming blood clots, stabilizing wounds.
Fistula: Surgical connection between a vein and artery, often used in dialysis patients.
Frothing: Air bubbles in blood samples caused by improper venipuncture technique.
Gauge: Needle size measurement, with higher numbers indicating smaller diameters; essential for choosing appropriate venipuncture equipment.
Geriatric: Related to the treatment of elderly patients, requiring special considerations.
Glucose: A vital carbohydrate for energy metabolism within the body.
Great Saphenous Vein: The body's longest vein, significant for circulatory procedures.
Hema-: Prefix indicating blood, as in hematocrit or hematology.
Hematocrit: Volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood, used in anemia diagnosis.
Hematology: The branch of medicine focused on blood and its disorders.
Hematoma: Localized blood collection due to vessel breakage, often resulting from improper venipuncture.
Hemo-: Another prefix meaning blood, commonly found in medical terms related to blood disorders.
Hemoconcentration: Increased blood cell concentration due to prolonged tourniquet application, affecting test results.
Hemolysis: Breakdown of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin into surrounding fluids.
Hemostasis: The cessation of blood flow; achieving this is critical during and after procedures.
Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, arising from viral infections or toxic substances.
Hyperglycemia: Elevated blood sugar levels, indicative of metabolic issues like diabetes.
Hypoglycemia: Abnormally low blood sugar levels, can lead to serious health consequences.
Incoherent: Inability to articulate thoughts clearly, presenting challenges in communication.
Incontinent: Loss of bladder or bowel control, which may require medical intervention.
Inferior Vena Cava: Major vein draining the lower body's blood back to the heart.
Insulin: Hormone produced by the pancreas, vital for glucose metabolism regulation.
Iodine: Antimicrobial agent used to clean venipuncture sites, critical for preventing infections.
Lanoxin: Cardiac medication, aiding in the treatment of heart conditions.
Lethargic: A state characterized by drowsiness and lack of energy.
Leukemia: Cancer resulting in excessive production of white blood cells, impacting overall health.
Leukocytes: White blood cells, key players in the immune response.
Lipemia: Condition of increased fat levels in blood, affecting the clarity of serum samples.
Liver: The largest organ, essential for numerous metabolic processes and blood regulation.
Lumen: The interior space of a blood vessel where blood flows.
Median Cubital Vein: The primary vein for venipuncture in the antecubital fossa due to its accessibility.
Metacarpal Veins: Veins located in the hands, typically minor in venipuncture procedures.
Metatarsal Veins: Veins in the feet, less commonly used for venipuncture.
Myelosuppressive: Inhibits bone marrow function, leading to reduced blood cell production.
Myocardial Infarction: Heart attack caused by blockage in blood supply to heart muscle.
Neonatal: Relating to the first six weeks of a newborn's life; specific care considerations are required.
Nosocomial: Refers to infections acquired in a hospital setting, requiring strict hygiene protocols.
Palpate: Technique of examining veins through touch for effective venipuncture.
Pancreas: An endocrine gland essential for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels.
Patency: Refers to the openness of a vein, crucial for successful venipuncture and fluid flow.
Pathology: The scientific study of diseases, important for diagnosing conditions.
Peripheral Blood: Blood collected from the body's outer circulatory system, used in diagnostic testing.
Phlebo-: Prefix referring to veins, used in various medical terms.
Phlebology: The study of veins and related disorders, emphasizing vascular health.
Plasma: The liquid component of blood containing cells, essential for transporting nutrients and waste.
Platelets: Blood components that aid in clotting, vital for preventing excessive bleeding.
Prandial: Pertains to meals, with postprandial referring specifically to after meals.
Pulmonary Artery: Carries deoxygenated blood from the heart directly to the lungs for oxygenation.
Pulmonary Veins: Four veins transporting oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium.
Radial Artery: Artery located at the wrist, commonly used for pulse checks.
Renal: Related to the kidneys, important for filtration and fluid balance.
Sclerosed: Refers to veins that have become hardened or thickened, affecting their function.
Serum: The clear fluid that separates from blood once it has clotted, used in various tests.
Shunt: An artificial passage created to redirect blood or fluid flow.
Spleen: Organ involved in blood filtration and immune response, located in the upper abdomen.
Superior Vena Cava: Principal vein draining blood from the upper body to the heart.
Syncope: Medical term for fainting, often related to blood flow issues.
Synovial Fluid: Lubricating fluid found in joints, crucial for joint health.
Thrombocytes: Another term for platelets, essential for

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Test your knowledge of essential phlebotomy terminology with these flashcards. This quiz covers key terms related to patient identification, blood components, and medical conditions relevant to the field of phlebotomy.