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10 Cards in this Set
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Tip
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The end of the syringe where the needle attaches
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Plunger
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* Moves back and forth to:
Draw substances in and out of the syringe. |
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Flange
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Flarred part of the barrel that's used to help aspirate and inject the medication.
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Barrel
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The part of the syringe that holds the medication and has calibrated markings.
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Gauge
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* The diameter of the lumen
* Sizes range from 14 - 27 |
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Bevel
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A slant of the needle that's located right at the lumen.
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Point
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Located at the end of the needle shaft.
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Lumen
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The hole in the needle through which the medication passes.
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Shaft
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The length of the needle which is inserted to the body tissue.
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Hub
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Where the needle attaches onto the syringe tip.
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