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22 Cards in this Set
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Area in front of the elbow
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antecubital space
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Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart
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arteries
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narrow middle layer of white blood cells and platelets in a centrifuged whole blood specimen
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buffy coat
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microscopic blood vessels that contain a mixture of arterial and venous blood
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capillaries
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process by which blood flows freely into a capillary tube in microcollection procedures
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capillary action
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a condition in which the skin and mucous membranes are blue; caused by an oxygen deficiency
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cyanotic
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abnormal collection of fluid in interstitial spaces
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edema
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to remove air to produce a vacuum
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evacuate
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tumor or swelling of blood in the tissues (resulting in bruising during blood collection procedures)
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hematoma
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condition in which blood concentration of large molecules such as proteins, cells, and coagulation factors increases
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hemoconcentration
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fluid or semifluid substances found in body
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humors
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all the fluid except blood thta is found in the space between tissues
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interstitial fluid
aka: tissue fluid |
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inner tubular space of a needle, vessel, or tube
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lumen
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collecting a small amount blood
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microcollection
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inflammation of the bone; caused by bacterial infection
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osteomyelitis
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gently touching and pressing down on an area to feel texture, size, and consistency
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palpating
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tiny purple or red skin spots caused by small amounts of blood under the skin; found in those with coagulation problems; condition can lead to excessive bleeding during phlebotomy procedures
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petechiae
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"blood collection"
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phlebotomy
Greek word phlebo "vein" and tomy means "to cut" |
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liquid part of whole blood
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plasma
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liquid part obtained when blood is clotted; lacks the clotting factors
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serum
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fainting
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syncope
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blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
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veins
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