Aemt Test

Question 1

Phospholipid Bilayer

Answer 1

The cell membranes double layer.

Question 2

Electrolyte

Answer 2

A charged atom or compound

Question 3

Interstitial

Answer 3

Water between the vascular system and the surrounding cells.

Question 4

Crystalloid solution

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Normal saline

Answer 5

.9% sodium chloride

Question 6

Macrodrip Set

Answer 6

Allows for rapid fluid flow into vascular system

Question 7

D5W

Answer 7

5% dextrose in water

Question 8

Sclerosis

Answer 8

Hardening of a vein from scar tissue after repeated cannulation

Question 9

Bolus

Answer 9

In one mass

Question 10

Nebulizer

Answer 10

Device for producing a fine spray or mist

Question 11

Sodium/potassium pump

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Osmotic pressure

Answer 12

Pressure created against the cell wall

Question 13

Intravascular

Answer 13

Water portion of the circulatory system surrounding the blood cell

Question 14

Colloid solution

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Homeostasis

Answer 15

The balance of all systems of the body

Question 16

Ionic concentration

Answer 16

The amount of charged particles found in a particular area

Question 17

Local reaction

Answer 17

Mild to moderate allergic reaction occurring in a localized area

Question 18

Volume on hand

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Third spacing

Answer 19

Shifting fluid into the tissues, creating edema.

Question 20

Selective permeability

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Microdrip set

Answer 21

Allows for carefully controlled fluid flow

Question 22

Contaminated sticks

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Air embolus

Answer 23

The presence of air in the vein

Question 24

Acidosis

Answer 24

Results from an accumulation of acids in the body

Question 25

Lactated ringers solution

Answer 25

A sterile crystalloid isotonic iv solution

Question 26

Flash chamber

Answer 26

Fills with blood to help indicate when a vein is cannulated