Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Antecubital fossa
A
anterior area of the elbow joint
2
Q
Aseptic
A
without infection
3
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Bolus
A
a single, large dose, intravenously
4
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Cannulate
A
to place a hollow tube within a structure
5
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Drip factor
A
of drops to make 1 mL of fluid,
6
Q
Enteral
A
pertaining to gastrointestinal system
7
Q
Infiltration
A
introduction of a substance not normally found in tissue
8
Q
Parenteral
A
outside the gastrointestinal system
9
Q
Percutaneous
A
through the skin
10
Q
Pertinent negative
A
signs and symptoms that are expected to accompany a particular problem, but are not present
11
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Pyrogenic reaction
A
sudden onset of fever, chills, backache, headache, nausea, from exposure to bacteria
12
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Venipuncture
A
when needle is inserted in lumen of vein
