Introduction to Phlebotomy

A substance that prevents blood from clotting. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Anticoagulant

• Hemoglobin

• Enzyme

• Platelet

Small blood vessels where blood exchange occurs between arteries and veins. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Capillary

• Artery

• Vein

• Aorta

A machine used to separate blood components by spinning at high speeds. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Centrifuge

• Incubator

• Microscope

• Spectrophotometer

Documentation of the handling process of specimens, especially for legal or forensic purposes. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Chain of Custody

• Specimen Log

• Evidence Register

• Sample Inventory

The process of blood clotting. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Coagulation

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Bruise from blood leaking into tissue. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Hematoma

• Edema

• Laceration

• Abrasion

The destruction or rupture of red blood cells, which can interfere with test results. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Hemolysis

• Leukocytosis

• Thrombosis

• Anemia

The gentle mixing of blood tubes by turning them upside down and back upright. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Inversion

• Centrifugation

• Decantation

• Filtration

A small, sharp instrument used for capillary puncture. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Lancet

• Scalpel

• Syringe

• Tourniquet

The process by which the body stops bleeding after an injury. Fill in the blank: ____________

• Hemostasis

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3