Module 4 Vocab

Question 1

Intracellular fluid

Answer 1

Fluid that fills the spaces between most of the cells of the body

Question 2

Extracellular fluid

Answer 2

Fluid that is outside the cells. Includes intravascular and interstitial fluid

Question 3

Osmosis

Answer 3

Movement of water through a permeable membrane. From a solution of lower concentration to one of a higher concentration

Question 4

Hypertonic

Answer 4

A solution with greater osmotic pressure than another fluid that makes cells shrink.

Question 5

Isotonic

Answer 5

A solution that causes no change in cell volume

Question 6

Hypotonic

Answer 6

A solution with a lower osmotic pressure than another solution. Makes cells swell

Question 7

Drop factor

Answer 7

The number of drops into the chamber required to administer 1 mL of fluid

Question 8

Microdrip chamber

Answer 8

Administers 60 gtt/mL. Useful for children and patients sensitive to large amounts of fluids. Produces smaller drops

Question 9

Macrodrip chamber

Answer 9

Comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 10-20 gtt/mL. Standard use for adults. Produces larger drops

Question 10

Infiltration

Answer 10

Complication when the catheter dislodges from the lumen of the vein and fluid/medication is delivered to the tissue around the vein which can cause necrosis.

Question 11

Catheter shear

Answer 11

When a catheter segment breaks off and is either retained in the vein or worse, obstructs the venous system.

Question 12

Phlebitis

Answer 12

Pain from an inflamed vein

Question 13

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the vein accompanied by the formation of a clot

Question 14

Drop factor

Answer 14

number of drops into the chamber required to administer 1 mL of fluid

Question 15

Interstitial fluid

Answer 15

Fluid that surrounds cells and tissues in the body. Part of the ECF

Question 16

Intravascular fluid

Answer 16

Fluid in the blood. Part of the ECF