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23 Cards in this Set
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the circulatory system
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the function of this system is to deliver oxygen ,nutrients hormones and enzymes to the cells
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pulmonary circulation
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carries deoxygenatated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs (aveoli) and returns oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
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systematic circulation
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carries oxegenated blood from the left ventricle throughout the body
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leukocytes
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white blood cells
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erythrocytes
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red blood cells
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hemostasis stages
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4
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tortuous veins
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winding or crooked veins
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hemoconcentration
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the increase in the proportion of formed elements to plasma caused by the tourniquet being left on too long 2mins (max)
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phlebitis
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inflammation of the vein
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petechiae
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tiny non-raised red spots that appear on the skin from rupturing of the cappillaries due to tourniquet being left on too long
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thrombus
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blood clot usually a consequence of insufficient pressure applied after withdrawl of the needle
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thrombophlebitis-
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inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot
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septecemia
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systematic infection associated with the presence of pathogenic organisms introduced during venipuncture
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trauma
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injury to underlying tissues caused by probing of the needle
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blood gases
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chilled
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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BC
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blood cultures
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lavender top
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anticoagulant (EDTA) acid- common tests (CBC)all cell counts and platelets,hemoglobin.hematocrit.(ESR) erythrocyte sedimentation rate,sickle cell screening
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light blue top
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sodium citrate-common tests coagulation studies,prothrombin time(PT),coumadin therapy,APTT,PTT,heparin therapy fibrogen degradation,TT,BT
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green top
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heparin sodium,lithium,ammonium-common tests,chemistry tests such as ammonia carbo,hemoglobin & stat electrolytes
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gray top
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glucose preservative,sodium flouride,lithium,pottasium oxalate -common tests,fasting, blood sugar -FBS ,glucose tolerance test GTT,blood alcohol levels,lactic acid measurements
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red/gray speckled top
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serum separator tube- SST-glass particles,clot activators,thixotropic gel common tests-most chemistry tests
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red top
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no additives-common tests blood bank,serum chemistry tests,serology tests
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