The Two Processes for Removing a Blood Sample from a Vein

question 28

Multiple Choice

The two processes for removing a blood sample from a vein are called:

• A) venipuncture and phlebotomy.
• B) phlebitis and telangiectasis.
• C) thrombophlebitis and thrombosis.
• D) valvuloplasty and vasospasm.

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Definitions:

Monocyte

A type of white blood cell; a large, phagocytic, nongranular leukocyte that enters the tissues and differentiates into a macrophage.

Coronary Sinus

A large vein located on the posterior aspect of the heart that collects blood from the myocardium (heart muscle).

Right Atrium

The right atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body and passing it to the right ventricle.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining the flow of blood through the body.