Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Front

Point of the needle that has been cut on a slant for ease of entry.

Back

bevel

Front

Substance that is capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Back

bacteriostatic

Front

Substance, such as an anticoagulant, an antiglycolytic agent, a separator gel, a cell preservative, or a clot activator, added to a blood collection tube.

Back

additive

Front

Germicidal solution used to clean the skin prior to venipuncture or dermal (capillary) puncture.

Back

antiseptic

Front

Small cutting instrument that controls the depth of the cutting blade.

Back

lancet

Front

Fine mist of substances or particles suspended in a gas or the air.

Back

aerosol

Front

An additive that speeds up the clotting of blood in a collection tube.

Back

clot activator

Front

Glucose preservative found in some blood collection tubes.

Back

antiglycolytic

Front

Process in which blood automatically flows into a thin tube.

Back

capillary action

Front

Chemically activated heating device.

Back

heel warmer