Chapter 3 Vocab Flashcards
Patient Preparation
Condition of rest and fasting, usually for at least 12 hr and typically in the morning upon waking.
Basal State
Treatment that involves a machine (Respirator, Ventilator) performing or assisting with breathing.
Mechanical Ventilation
Not eating or drinking anything except eater for a period of time, often 8 to 12 hours.
Fasting
A process that uses a machine to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer perform these functions.
Hemodialysis
Clotted
Thrombosed
A collection of blood underneath the skin; a bruise
Hematoma
The area of the arm at the inner side or bend of the elbow; antecubital space
Antecubital Fossa
Toward the side; away from the center of the body
Lateral
Toward the middle; close to the center of the body
Medial
Toward the back of the body
Dorsal
Inflammation of a blood vessel
Phlebitis
Thickened or scarred vein or vessel caused by repeated venipunctures.
Sclerotic
Twisted
Tortuous
Solid waste the intestines eliminate through the anus; fecal matter.
Stool
Liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Liquid that surrounds a fetus inside the sac in the unterus.
Amniotic fluid
A tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from the body.
Urinary Catheter
A measure of acid-base balance
pH
A measure of concentration.
Specific Gravity
The red, oxygen-carrying portion of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin
A urine specimen collected at any time of day for screening purposes; no preparation is required.
Random Urine
Acids that form from the breakdown of fatty acids in the absence of insulin.
Ketones
Yellow or orange product of the breakdown of hemoglobin.
Bilirubin
