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1
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Phospholipid Bilayer

A

The cell membranes double layer.

2
Q

Electrolyte

A

A charged atom or compound

3
Q

Interstitial

A

Water between the vascular system and the surrounding cells.

4
Q

Crystalloid solution

A

Iv solution that contains compounds that quickly disassociate in solution and can cross membranes.

5
Q

Normal saline

A

.9% sodium chloride

6
Q

Macrodrip Set

A

Allows for rapid fluid flow into vascular system

7
Q

D5W

A

5% dextrose in water

8
Q

Sclerosis

A

Hardening of a vein from scar tissue after repeated cannulation

9
Q

Bolus

A

In one mass

10
Q

Nebulizer

A

Device for producing a fine spray or mist

11
Q

Sodium/potassium pump

A

The mechanism by which the cell brings in two k+ ions and releases Na+ ions

12
Q

Osmotic pressure

A

Pressure created against the cell wall

13
Q

Intravascular

A

Water portion of the circulatory system surrounding the blood cell

14
Q

Colloid solution

A

Contains compounds that are too large to pass out of the capillary membranes

15
Q

Homeostasis

A

The balance of all systems of the body

16
Q

Ionic concentration

A

The amount of charged particles found in a particular area

17
Q

Local reaction

A

Mild to moderate allergic reaction occurring in a localized area

18
Q

Volume on hand

A

The amount of fluid you have an IV bag or a vial of medication

19
Q

Third spacing

A

Shifting fluid into the tissues, creating edema.

20
Q

Selective permeability

A

Allowing compounds into the cell based on the cells current needs.

21
Q

Microdrip set

A

Allows for carefully controlled fluid flow

22
Q

Contaminated sticks

A

The puncturing of an emergency care providers skin with a catheter that was used on a patient

23
Q

Air embolus

A

The presence of air in the vein

24
Q

Acidosis

A

Results from an accumulation of acids in the body

25
Q

Lactated ringers solution

A

A sterile crystalloid isotonic iv solution

26
Q

Flash chamber

A

Fills with blood to help indicate when a vein is cannulated