AEMT Vocabulary Flashcards
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A pathological condition resulting of acids in the body.
Acidosis
A sealed hub on an administration set designed for sterile access to IV fluids.
Access Point
A method used to move compounds across a cell membrane to create or maintain an imbalance of charges.
Active Transport
Tubing that connects to the IV bag access port and the catheter in order to deliver the IV fluids
Administration Set
The presence of air in the veins, which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters the heart.
Air Embolus
The pathologic condition resulting in accumulation of bases in the body.
Alkalosis
Small glass containers that are sealed and the contents sterilized
Ampules
An ion that contains an overall negative charge.
Anion
The anterior aspect of the elbow
Antecubical
A method of cleansing used to prevent contamination of a site when performing an invasive procedure, such as inserting an IV line
Aseptic Technique
A staggered walk or gait caused by injury to the brain or spinal cord
Ataxia
A term used to describe “in one mass”, in medication administration, a single dose given by the IV route; may be a small or large quantity of the drug
Bolus
Relating to the cheek or mouth
Buccal
A substance or group of substances that controls the hydrogen levels in a solution
Buffer
A rigid,hollow, venous cannula toon device identified by its plastic “wings” that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter
Butterfly Catheter
The insertion of a hollow thine into the vein to allow for fluid flow.
Cannulation
The terminal ends of the vascular system where fluids, food, and wastes are exchanged between the vascular system and the cells of the body
Capillary Beds
A flexible, hollow structure that delivers fluid.
Catheter
A free-floating segment of a catheter in the circulatory system, created if the needle slices through the catheter while it is being inserted
Catheter Shear
An ion that contains an overall positive charge.
Cation
The ability of a cell to take oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
Cellular Perfusion
A type of IV solution that contains compounds that are too large to pass out of the capillary membranes and therefore remain in the vascular compartment; for example, used to help reduce edema.
Colloid Solution
The total weight of a drug contained in a specific volume of liquid.
Concentration
The natural tendency for substances to flow from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, either within the cell or outside the cell
Concentration Gradient