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47 Cards in this Set
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Formula for single dose of drug to be given |
(DDxV)/DH |
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A microdrip delivers how many GTT? |
60 |
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IM is injected at what angle? |
90 degrees |
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Subcutaneous injections are given at what angle? |
45 degrees |
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How can you verify correct placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube? |
A rush of air is heard over the stomach when injected into the tube |
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The maximum volume of fluid that be administered subcutaneously in adults |
2 mL |
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Preferred injection site for infants |
Vastus lateralis |
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The FAST 1 IO system is designed to be inserted into which bone? |
Sternum |
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Condition free of pathogens |
Aseptic |
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Cleansing with disinfectants, toxic to skin |
Medically clean |
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Medication absorbed through skin |
Transdermal route |
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Delivering medication through the ear |
Aural
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Handheld device that produces a medicated spray for inhalation |
Metered dose inhaler |
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Dilute the medication in NS to create 10 mL of solution before giving medication ______ |
Through an ETT |
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Vial that has two containers; one holds the powdered medication, the other holds a liquid mixing solution |
Nonconstituted vial |
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Particularly useful for delivery of local anesthetics |
Intradermal injections |
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Least expensive form of single-dose packaging |
Glass ampule |
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Measures to decrease exposure to blood and body fluids |
Body substance isolation (BSI) |
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Limited to one area of the body |
Local |
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Throughout the body |
Systemic |
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An environment free from all life forms |
Sterile |
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Medication route given beneath the tongue |
Sublingual |
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Drugs administered through the mucous membranes of the eye |
Ocular route |
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Placement of medication in or under the skin with needle and syringe |
Injection |
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A concentrated mass of medication |
Bolus |
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A change in medication's chemical composition that occurs in liver |
Hepatic alteration |
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Surgical puncture of a vein to deliver medication or withdraw blood |
IV access |
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IV in arm, leg, or neck |
Peripheral venous access |
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IV in internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein |
Central venous access |
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IV solutions containing large proteins that cannot pass through capillary membranes |
Colloids |
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IV solutions that contain electrolytes but lack the larger proteins |
Crystalloids |
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Solutions with a tonicity equal blood plasma's |
Isotonic |
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Solutions that have higher solute concentration than cells |
Hypertonic |
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Solutions that have lower solute concentration than cells |
Hypotonic |
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Isotonic crystalloid containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium lactate in water |
Lactated Ringer's solution (LR) |
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Solution of 0.9% sodium chloride in water |
Normal saline (NS) |
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Sharp, pointed device inserted in the IV solution bag's administration set port |
Spike |
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Calibrated chamber that enables precise measurement and delivery of fluids and medicated solutions |
Burette chamber |
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IV administration tubing that contains a filter to prevent clots or other debris from entering the patient |
Blood tubing |
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The most common cause of an IV that does not flow properly |
Leaving the constricting band in place |
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Foreign protein capable of producing a fever |
Pyrogen |
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Excess in intravascular fluid |
Circulatory overload |
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Inflammation of a vein |
Thrombophlebitis |
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Peripheral IV port that does not use a bag of fluid |
Heparin lock |
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"Outside the vein" |
Extravascular |
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If heparin is in a blood tube, what color will the top be? |
Green |
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Inserting a rigid needle into the cavity of a long bone |
Intraosseus (IO) infusion |
