Chapter 9-1
to touch or feel with pressure
palpate
rapid increase in the ratio of blood cells to plasma
hemoconcentration
imperfections in the needle
burrs
minor hemorrhage
petechiae
filling by gravity AKA
capillary action
fluid accumulation
edema
the drying otherwise called
antiseptic action
abnormal reaction of vein that can be caused by the vacuum of a tub
collapsed vein
another name for safety device
safety engineered control device
medical term for heelbone
calcaneus
hardened vein
sclerosed
symptoms are pale skin, perspiration, shallow or fast breathing
syncope
name the 3 size double ended needles more often used
and corresponding color
20-yellow
21-green
22-black
name the 2 different types of syringes used
luer lock
slip tip
fluid between the cells & tissues
interstitial fluid
venipuncture should be performed on the opposite side if a patient has this in
IV-intravenous
patient who has had a mastectomy may be lacking in this
lymph fluid (lymphostasis)
amount of blood removal exceeds 10% can cause this
exsanguination
name 2 tests you can not use dermal puncture for
cultures in the bottles
ESR
infection of the bone and cartilage
osteochondritis
name 5 reasons for an unsuccessful stick
expired equipment tourniquet too tight
missed the vein needle against wall or valve
patient moved hematoma
gone past the vein
backward flow of blood or additive during venipuncture
venous reflux
additive reflux
discoloration or large bruise caused by seeping blood under the skin
ecchymosis
large amounts of blood removed over a short period of time can cause this
iatrogenic anemia
name the order of draw for dermal
EDTA
heparin
sodium fluoride
non additive or serum separator