Phlebotomy Terminology ( cont. )

Tracing of the heart's activities

Objective awareness. The recognition of and entering into the feelings of another person.

The layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels

Cellular substances of skin and mucous membrane

Mature red blood cells formed in the bone marrow

Pertaining to the femur. The femoral vein and artery are located in the groin

Protein substance produced by the elements of the blood and tissues which form a network as the base of clots

The attachment of a vein to an artery to change the flow of blood. Most commonly seen in dialysis patients

Bubbles caused by improper venipuncture technique

The diameter of a needle. The recommended ga. for VP is 20- 21 ga.

Pertaining to the treatment of the aged

A sugar. The most important carbohydrate in body metabolism.

The longest vein in the body

Prefix indicating blood

The volume percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood

The study of blood and blood forming tissues

A localized collection of blood, usually clotted, in an organ space or tissue due to a break in the wall of a blood vessel. It is most commonly caused by improper venipuncture technique.

Prefix meaning blood

The concentration of blood due to prolong application of a tourniquet

Destruction of red blood cells with the liberation of hemoglobin which diffuses into the surrounding fluid

• The stoppage of normal blood flow
• Ex: if a blood test is to be drawn " without stasis", it is to be drawn  without a tourniquet

Inflammation of the liver of virus or toxic origin

Abnormally increased amount of sugar or glucose in the blood

Abnormally decreased amount of sugar or glucose in the blood

Unable to think or express ones thoughts clearly

Unable to control bladder and/or bowels

The principal vein draining the lower portion of the body

A Hormone secreted by the pancreas concerned with metabolism of glucose in the body

A solution which is an agent effective in the destruction of bacteria

A drug for cardiac patients

A condition of drowsiness or indifference

A disease characterized by excessive amounts of WBC'S

Abnormal amounts of fat in the blood

Largest organ in the body vitally concerned with metabolism, blood clotting and protein manufacture.

The space within an artery , vein or tube; the open part of the vein through which blood flows

The major vein of the antecubital fossa most commonly used for venipuncture

Veins in the hands

Veins in the feet

Inhibiting bone marrow activity, resulting in decreased production of blood cells and platelets

Blockage of the muscular tissue of the heart ( heart attack)

Pertaining to the first 6 weeks of life

Hospital acquired infections

to examine by touch

An endocrine gland which produces insulin

The state of being feely open

The scientific study of the nature of disease

Blood obtained from the outer surface of the body

Prefix meaning vein

The study of veins and their diseases

The clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood in which cells are suspended

Cellular components in the blood that aids in its coagulation

Pertaining to a meal

An artery in which blood travels directly from the heart to the lungs

Four veins which returns oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

The artery located in the wrist

Pertaining to the kidney(s)

Hardened and/or thickened, as in the wall of a damaged vein

Clear watery fluid which separates from blood when it clots

An artificially created passage to change the flow of fluids; to divert flow from one main route to another

Organ situated in the left upper part of the abdomen which manufactures, stores and destroys

The principal vein draining the upper portion of the body

Fainting

Fluid from the joints

Platelets

Formation of a clot within a blood vessel

The act of piercing through an object with a pointed weapon.

The examination and analysis of urine

Pertaining to the blood vessel

Blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, except for the pulmonary veins, which carry oxygenated blood

The act of puncturing a vein to obtain a blood sample

Blood obtained from a vein; oxygen-depleted blood which is darker than arterial blood

The amount of blood obtained returning to the artia of the heart

A small cavity, such as one of the lower chambers of the heart

Blood containing all components. ALso referred to as Macro Method Technique