Unit 6 Med Terms

Question 1

peripheral venipuncture site; aka antecubital vein; superficial vein in the arm

is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle

Answer 1

cephalic vein

Question 2

ions that carry a negative charge; includes chlorine, bicarbonate, phosphate, and sulfate

Answer 2

Anions

Question 3

fluid found outside the body cells

Answer 3

Extracellular fluid (ECF)

Question 4

fluid found within the body cells; also called cellular fluid

Answer 4

Intracellular fluid (ICF)

Question 5

an excess of potassium in the blood plasma

Answer 5

Hyperkalemia

Question 6

deficiency of potassium in the blood plasma

Answer 6

Hypokalemia

Question 7

an excess of sodium in the blood plasma

Answer 7

Hypernatremia

Question 8

deficiency of sodium in the blood plasma

Answer 8

Hyponatremia

Question 9

a long venous catheter inserted in an arm vein and extending into the distal third of the superior vena cava

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Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)

Question 10

catheter that is usually inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein, with the distal tip of the catheter resting in the superior vena cava just above the right atrium

Answer 10

Central venous catheter

Question 11

needles with plastic flaps attached to the shaft are sometimes used. The flaps are held tightly together ti hold the needle securely during insertion; after insertion, they are flattened against the skin and secured with tape.
Most frequently used for short term therapy such as single dos therapy , IV push medications, or blood sample retrieval

Answer 11

Butterfly needle

Question 12

peripheral venipuncture site;

It originates on the medial (ulnar) side of the dorsal venous network of the hand and travels up the base of the forearm, where its course is generally visible through the skin as it travels in the subcutaneous fat and fascia lying superficial to the muscles

Answer 12

basilic vein

Question 13

Tubing used for pediatrics. Has a little needle in drip chamber. 60 drop/mL

Answer 13

microdrip tubing

Question 14

Tubing with no needle. Drops- whatever you set it as.

Answer 14

macrodrip tubing

Question 15

a method of administering a medication mixed in a small amount of IV solution (50mL or 100 mL)

tandem or piggy back

Answer 15

intermittent infusion device

Question 16

solutions that have the same osmolality as body fluids.

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isotonic

Question 17

solutions that have a higher osmolality than body fluids

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hypertonic

Question 18

solutions that have a lower osmolality than body fluids

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hypotonic

Question 19

ions that carry a positive charge; includes sodium( NA +), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca+), and magnesium (MG2+)

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cations

Question 20

Occurs when the tip of an IV is outside the vein and the fluid is entering the tissues instead.

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Infiltration

Question 21

The blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ.

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Occlusion

Question 22

Is the intravenous administration of an undiluted drug directly into the systemic circulation. Also known as Intravenous Push (IV Push)

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Bolus

Question 23

A secondary IV setup that connects a second container to the tubing of a primary container at the upper port; used solely for intermittent drug administration.

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Piggyback

Question 24

Not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony

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Incompatibility

Question 25

The number of drops that equal 1 mL as specified on the package of IV tubing.

Answer 25

Drop Factor

Question 26

An IV tubing that can be connected to primary tubing that can be piggyback tubing to administer that. Just tubing

Answer 26

Administration Set

Question 27

Common venipuncture sites. The ulna and radius act as natural splints at this site and the client has greater freedom of arm movement for activities.

Answer 27

Metacarpal Veins

Question 28

inflammation of the vein
Mechanical ___- caused by too large of a catheter in a small vein causing irritation of the vein
Chemical __- occurs when the vein becomes inflamed by irritating or vesicant solutions or medication
Bacterial __- inflammation of the vein and a bacterial insertion, which can be caused by poor aseptic technique during insertion

Answer 28

Phelbitis