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BLOCK 5: MED ADMINISTRATION Flashcards

1
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what is the insertion of a catheter in to a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow for blood flow

A

cannulation

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2
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what is a bolus

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single dose administered by IV

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what are HRO’s and how are they relevant in medical field

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high-reliability organization
focuses on double-checks like cross-checking a medication before administration, etc to ensure a single failure does not lead to patient harm

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4
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what is medical asepsis

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preventing contamination from pathogens by using aseptic technique to prevent contamination of a site when performing invasive procedure

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5
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what are antiseptics and examples

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used to cleanse an area before performing invasive procedure like IVs
examples: rubbing alcohol, iodine, chloraprep

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6
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difference between antiseptics and disinfectants

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antiseptics are not toxic to living tissues, disinfectants are

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7
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leading cause of disease transmission in healthcare setting

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needlesticks

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8
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how many liters of fluid does a healthy person lose a day

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2-2.5L

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9
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definition of dehydration

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inadequate total systemic fluid volume

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10
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what is the cardinal sign of overhydration

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edema

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11
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what is the benchmark to calculate a solution’s tonicity

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sodium

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12
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what is the concentration of sodium in the cells of the body

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0.9%

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13
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IV solutions are categorized as either ___ or ____ based on their dissolved components

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crystalloid or colloid

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14
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IV solutions are categorized as ___, ___, or ___ based on their tonicity

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isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic

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15
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what are crystalloid solutions

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dissolved crystals in water with ability to cross membranes

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16
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fluid should be administered to restore ___ not ___

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perfusion, normal BP level

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17
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BP during fluid bolus should be titrated to what

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90mm Hg systolic

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18
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what are colloid solutions

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contain molecules too large to pass through membranes, draw fluid from cellular compartments to reduce edema

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19
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isotonic solutions and their effect on the cell

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have same sodium concentration of cell
water does not shift - no cell shape change

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20
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hypertonic solutions and their effect on the cell

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greater sodium concentration than cell
water is drawn out of cell - cell may collapse

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21
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hypotonic solutions and their effect on the cell

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lower sodium concentration than the cell
water flows into the cell - causes cell to swell or burst

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22
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what is osmolarity

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concentration of sodium

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23
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what common solutions are isotonic

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normal saline, lactated ringer, D5W

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24
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what is third spacing and who is at risk of it

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abnormal fluid shift into body’s serous linings

patients with burns, trauma, malnutrition, or liver disease that receive a hypotonic solution

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25
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what is the best fluid to replace blood loss and why

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whole blood because it contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells

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26
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what is the cannulation of a vein with a catheter to access patient’s vascular system called

A

intravenous therapy

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27
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once the protective wrap around IV solutions is removed, it must be used ____

once the pigtail is removed from the port, the IV solution, it must be used ____

A

within 24hrs

immediately or discarded

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28
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two ports of an IV bag

A

injection port for meds and access port for connecting administration set

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29
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most common prehospital IV volumes

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1,000 and 500mL

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30
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what is the drip size

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how many drops it takes for 1mL to pass into the drip chamber

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31
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microdrop sets

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60drops per mL

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32
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macrodrip sets

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10-15 drops per mL

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33
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what is a volutrol

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microdrip set that allows you to calibrate the drip chamber with a specific amount of fluid to avoid fluid overload

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34
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what is blood tubing

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macrodrip set for rapid fluid replacement with dual piercing spikes

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35
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how to identify valves and bifurcations in veins

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valves: bumps in vein
bifurcations: where one vein splits into two

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36
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why use caution if using IV in leg

A

can put patient at higher risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

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37
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3 factor’s of catheter size selection

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purpose of IV, patient’s age, location

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38
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what is an over-the-needle catheter

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teflon catheter inserted over the hollow needle and uses automatic needle retraction after insertion

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39
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what is a butterfly catheter

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hollow stainless steel needle with two plastic wings for handling

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40
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how far up from intended puncture site to place tourniquet

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4-8 inches

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41
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what angle to establish and IV at and what angle to advance the catheter at

A

35-45 degrees
15 degrees

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42
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change the IV bag when there is approximately __mL of fluid left

A

25

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43
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cannulating the EJ vein comes with what high risks

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puncture of carotid artery with rapidly expanding hematoma and air embolism

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44
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what is infiltration vs. extravasation

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infiltration: escape of fluid into surrounding tissues

extravasation: escape of irritating agent from vessel which causes blistering

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45
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what is catheter occlusion

A

physical blockage of a vein or catheter

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46
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what are venous spasms caused by

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severe reaction to administration of irritating meds or fluids

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47
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what is phlebitis

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vein inflammation

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48
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what is thrombophlebitis

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inflammation of a vein related to a blood clot

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49
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what is a hematoma

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accumulation of blood in the tissues surrounding an IV site from advancement of needle entirely through vein

50
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what increases risk for injury to nerves, tendons, and ligaments during IVs

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IV site located near joints

51
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how to minimize risk of inadvertent arterial puncture

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check for a pulse in a vessel before you cannulate

52
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what are pyrogenic reactions

A

foreign proteins in infusion solution or administration set that have abrupt temp elevation (as high as 106)

53
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what is circulatory overload

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occurs when excessive fluid volume is administered and can lead to pulmonary edema

54
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what is speed shock

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occurs when medication or solution is rapidly introduced to circulation

55
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difference between circulatory overload and speed shock

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circulatory overload is a volume problem
speed shock is a rate problem

56
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air embolism

A

occurs when air enters the bloodstream

57
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what is a vasovagal reaction

A

syncope due to sight of blood or needles
drop in BP, decreased blood flow to brain, and brief LOC

58
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what is a catheter shear

A

needle slices through the catheter creating a free-floating fragment

59
Q

blood-tube top colors
red
blue
green
lavender

A

red: clot activator in PLASTIC tube
blue: citrate (reversible anticoagulant)
green: heparin
lavender: anticoagulant for blood counts

60
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which blood tube do you not shake

A

red topped

61
Q

how many pounds of pressure is required for FAST IO insertion

A

32lbs

62
Q

what is osteomyelitis

A

inflammation of the bone and muscle caused by an infection

63
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three primary areas for IO needle insertion

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proximal tibia, distal tibia, humeral head

64
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what is osteogenesis imperfecta

A

congenital disease resulting in fragile bones

65
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meter

A

basic unit of length in metric system

66
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liter

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basic unit of volume in metric system

67
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gram

A

basic unit of mass in metric system

68
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micro number placement

A

5 zeros before number 0.000001

69
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milli number placement

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2 zeros before number 0.001

70
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centi number placement

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1 zero before number 0.01

71
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a

A

a

72
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1 mcg = ___ mg

A

0.001

73
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1mg = __mcg

A

1,000

74
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1g = __ mg

A

1,000

75
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1kg = __ g

A

1,000

76
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1mL = ___ ccs

A

1

77
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100mL = __dL

A

1

78
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1,000mL = __L

A

1

79
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one teaspoon is approximately how many mL

A

5

80
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one tablespoon is approximately how many mL

A

15

81
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one cup is approximately how many mL

A

240

82
Q

on the celsius scale, water freezes at __ and boils at __

A

0, 100

83
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on the farenheight scale, water freezes at ___ and boils at ___

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32, 212

84
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normal body temp in F and C

A

F: 98.6 and C: 37

85
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conversion for farenheit to celsius

A

subtract 32 then multiply by 0.555

86
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conversion for celsius to farenheit

A

multiply by 1.8 then add 32

87
Q

what does a percentage mean in terms of drug concentration

A

number of grams present in 100mL

88
Q

how far to insert suppository into the rectum

A

1-1.5 inches

89
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what is a parenteral route

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any route other than the GI tract

90
Q

what syringe size is most commonly used for injections

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3mL

91
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what is the hub of a hypodermic needle

A

plastic piece that houses the needle to fit on syringe

92
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what is the shaft or cannula of the needle

A

length of the needle

93
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what is the bevel of a needle

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slanted tip at the end of needle

94
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what is the opening within the bevel called

A

lumen

95
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what are ampules

A

breakable sterile glass containers for single doses of meds

96
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what are vials

A

glass or plastic bottles with rubber-stopper top (single or multiple med doses)

97
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what is drug reconstitution

A

removing the sterile water or provided diluent from the vial and injecting it into vial that contains the powder to make a solution for injection

98
Q

what is intradermal injection and how to do it

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administering small amount of med (less than 1mL) into the dermal layer just below epidermis at a 10-15 degree angle with the bevel up

99
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what is subcutaneous injections and how to do it

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given between loose connective tissue between dermis and muscle layer at a 45 degree angle for adult, 90 degree angle for child (2mL or less for adult, 0.5-1mL for kids)

100
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what are intramuscular injections and how to do it

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insert needle through the dermis and subcutaneous tissue into the muscle layer at 90 degrees (up to 5mL in adult, up to 2mL in kids)

101
Q

most common IM injection sites (4)

A

vastus lateralis muscle
rectus femoris muscle
gluteal area
deltoid muscle

102
Q

what is the IV administration set that is connected directly to the hub of the IV catheter and what is generally flowed through it

A

primary line
isotonic solution like saline

103
Q

what is the line that is connected to the continuous infusion

A

“piggyback” or secondary line

104
Q

what is a mechanical device that infuses a precise volume programmed by a clinician called

A

infusion pump

105
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IV infusion pumps deliver fluids or meds via ___

A

positive pressure

106
Q

3 alarms equipped on infusion pumps

A

change in flow pressure, presence of occlusions, depletion of medication supply

107
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what are percutaneous routes of administration

A

meds applied to and absorbed through skin and mucous membrains

108
Q

how are transdermal medications applied

A

topically

109
Q

where to administer ocular medication

A

on the conjunctival sac

110
Q

what are aural medications

A

meds administered via mucous membranes of aural (ear) canal

111
Q

intranasal meds require ____ times the dose of IV meds

A

2-2.5

112
Q

most common inhaled medication

A

oxygen

113
Q

metered-dose inhalers are also called ___ after the propellant ____

A

HFAs
hydrofluoroalkane

114
Q

which medications can be administered via ET tube

A

LEAN
lidocaine
epinephrine
atropine
naloxone

115
Q

what are nontunneling vascular access devices

A

inserted direct venipuncture through the skin directly into a selected vein

116
Q

insertion and distal end of peripheral inserted central catheters

A

insertion: antecubital vein
distal: superior vena cava

117
Q

insertion and distal end of midline catheters

A

insertion: antecubital
distal: proximal end of extremity

118
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insertion and distal end of central venous catheters

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insertion: subclavian, femoral, or internal jugular vein
distal: vena cava

119
Q

what are implanted vacsular access devices

A

implanted surgically and sutured under the skin

120
Q

what is an arteriovenous fistula

A

connects a vein to an artery

121
Q

when accessing multiple-lumen devices, which ones should be attempted to access first

A

largest in diameter, if same diameter then the most distal lumen

lumen that should be used is usually marked with a #1

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