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The forearm vein most commonly used for venipuncture is the? -
(ANSWER)median cubital
the smallest veins in the human body are known as? - (ANSWER)venules
the aorta branches into smaller divisions called arteries, which in turn branch into
even smaller divisions called? - (ANSWER)arterioles
characteristics of capillaries include what? - (ANSWER)having thin-walls, forming
microscopic pathways, and connecting arterioles with venules.
within capilliaries, blood cell functions include what? - (ANSWER)releasing
oxygen, binding carbon dioxide, and eliminating waste.
the hearth, lymphatic organs, and blood vessels are in what system? -
(ANSWER)cardiovascular
the suffix -uria at the end of a medical term refers to what body fluid? -
(ANSWER)urine
the study of blood is known as what? - (ANSWER)hematology
,the liv er, stomach, mouth and pancreas are in what system? - (ANSWER)digestive
the most important step to ensure accuracy in sample collection is what? -
(ANSWER)identifying the patient properly
the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters are in what system? - (ANSWER)urinary
the trachea, nose, lungs, and pharynx are in what system? - (ANSWER)respiratory
the sebaceous glands, skin, hare, and nails are in what system? -
(ANSWER)integumentary
the body system that is a primary regulator of hormones is what? -
(ANSWER)endocrine
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils,lymphocytes and monocytes are types of
what? - (ANSWER)white blood cells
t he common name for t he thrombocyte is what? - (ANSWER)platelet
the liquid portion of fan anticoagulated blood sample is known as what? -
(ANSWER)plasma
, the instrument that measures blood pressure is called what? -
(ANSWER)sphygmomanometer
an artery can be distinguished from a vein because an artery will be? -
(ANSWER)pulsating
lancets are used to collect blood samples by? - (ANSWER)capillary or skin
puncture
the abbreviation VAD is commonly used in hospitals to refer to? -
(ANSWER)venous access devices
to determine the size of the needle, remember that the higher the gauge, the? -
(ANSWER)smaller the needle bore
adult capillary punctures most often involve us of what fingers? - (ANSWER)third
and fourth (middle and ring)
a centrifuge is used in a clinical laboratory setting to? - (ANSWER)separate liquid
from cells in blood
the oral glucose tolerance test is used for detection of what? - (ANSWER)diabetes