Chp 3. Vocab Flashcards
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
Collection of blood underneath the skin; a bruise
Hematoma
Area of the arm at the inner side or bend of the elbow ;antecubital space
Antecubital fossa
Towards the side; away from the body
Lateral
Toward the middle; close to the center of the body
Medial
First choice vein. Lies at the center of the antecubital fossa. Large vein does not usually move
Median cubical vein
Second choice vein. Lies in the antecubital fossa on the lateral part of the forearm
Cephalic vein
Last choice vein. Lies in the medial aspect of the forearm. Large vein, close to the brachial artery
Basilic vein
Towards 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
Measure of concentration
Specific gravity
pH
Measure of acid based balance