Blood and Phlebotomy Terminology Quiz

Venipuncture is the process of collecting blood by puncturing a vein, typically from the arm.

Glucose is a sugar and not an anticoagulant. Common anticoagulants include EDTA, heparin, and sodium citrate.

Centrifugation is the process of spinning blood at high speeds to separate its components based on density, such as plasma, platelets, and red blood cells.

Blood type AB is considered the universal recipient because it can receive blood from all blood types without adverse reactions.

The gray top tube, containing sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate, is commonly used for glucose testing to inhibit glycolysis.

A blood clot is medically termed as thrombosis, which can occur in arteries or veins.

Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, contain hemoglobin and are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.

Hemostasis is the physiological process of stopping bleeding, involving vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and coagulation cascade activation.

The cephalic vein, located in the arm, is commonly used for venipuncture due to its accessibility and minimal risk of complications.

Sphygmomanometry is the medical term for measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer, typically by inflating and deflating a cuff around the arm.

The ABO blood group system primarily determines an individual's blood type based on the presence or absence of antigens on red blood cells.

The normal range for platelet count in adults is between 150,000 and 400,000 platelets per microliter (µL) of blood.

Leukocytosis refers to an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream, often indicative of infection, inflammation, or other medical conditions.

Serum separation is the process of separating plasma from whole blood by centrifugation, resulting in a clear, cell-free liquid containing proteins, electrolytes, and other substances.

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in hemostasis and blood clotting by forming platelet plugs and releasing clotting factors.