Across
- 3. temporary rejection of a donor
- 5. the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
- 8. happens when an IV fluid leaks from the vein into the surrounding skin and tissue, causing swelling, coolness, redness, pain, or numbness, often when the catheter shifts out of place
- 9. the pale yellow part of your blood
Down
- 1. A chemical solution (often sodium citrate) added to the blood during donation to prevent it from clotting.
- 2. sterile mixture of sodium chloride (table salt) and water used for various health and clinical purposes.
- 4. Used for identification and tracking donations.
- 6. The moment the phlebotomist inserts the needle into your arm vein.
- 7. Short for vital signs, these are measurements taken by staff before you donate, typically including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
