Lesson 3.2 Flashcards
Muscular area in the arm formed by the rectangle bounded on the top by the edge of the shoulder and on beginning of the axilla the bottom by the
MID-DELTOID
Has a higher blood flow than the other IM injection sites
Mid-Deltoid
Basilic or cephalic veins on the back of the hand
INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SITES
Basilic vein on the medial, anterior forearm and elbow.
INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SITES
Cephalic vein on the lateral, anterior forearm and elbow
INTRAVENOUS INJECTION SITES
The proper site for this injection is outlined by an imaginary diagonal line drawn from the area of the greater trochanter of the femur to the posterior iliac spine
DORSOGLUTEAL SITE
Most common IV needle used by imaging technologists for the introduction of contrast.
WINGED-TIP OR BUTTERFLY SET
These needles vary from 14 to 1/4 inches in length and 18 to 27 gauge in diameter.
WINGED-TIP OR BUTTERFLY SET
Also known as central venous catheters and venous access devices
CENTRAL VENOUS LINES
Inserted into a large vein to administer drugs, manage fluid volume, transfuse and analyze blood, and monitor pressures within the heart
CENTRAL VENOUS LINES
Used primarily to assist the patient through a number of respiratory problems.
ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES (INTUBATION)
The inhaled air must be adequately humidified because the normal humidifying function of the upper respiratory tract is bypassed.
ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES (INTUBATION)
Medical imaging technologists may often come in contact with patients who have endotracheal tubes, central arterial lines. venous lines, or pulmonary
CHEST TUBES LINES
A general understanding of the actual placement of these devices and their use is important.
CHEST TUBES LINES
Used for IM injections in either children or adults and could be used more often.
VENTROGLUTEAL SITE
The injection should be made into the center of the V formed between the index and middle fingers
VENTROGLUTEAL SITE
