Saunders Unit III Nursing Sciences Flashcards
ABO
A type of antigen system. The ABO type of the donor should be compatible with the recipient’s.
Type A can match with…
Type A or O
Type B can match with…
Type B or O
Type O can match with…
only type O
Type AB can match with…
Type A, B, AB, or O
Air embolism
An obstruction caused by a bolus of air that enters the vein through an inadequately primed IV line, from a loose connection, during a tubing change, or during removal of an IV line.
Allen’s test
A test to assess for collateral circulation to the hand by evaluating the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries.
Blood
The liquid pumped by the heart through the arteries, veins, and capillaries. Blood is composed of a clear yellow fluid (plasma), formed elements, and cell types with various functions.
Blood cell
Any of the formed elements of the blood, including red cells (erythrocytes), white cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
Calcium (Ca)
A mineral element needed for the process of bone formation, coagulation of blood, excitation of cardiac and skeletal muscle, maintenance of muscle tone, conduction of neuromuscular impulses, and the synthesis and regulation of the endocrine and exocrine glands.
Calcium (Ca) - Normal Adult Level (Lab Value)
8.5-10.5 mg/L
Catheter embolism
An obstruction caused by breakage of the catheter tip during IV line insertion or removal.
Circulatory overload
A complication resulting from the infusion of blood at a rate too rapid for the size, age, cardiac status, or clinical condition of the recipient.
Compatibility
Matching of blood from two persons by two different types of antigen systems, ABO and Rh, present on the membrane surface of the RBCs, to prevent a transfusion reaction.
Compensation
Refers to the body processes that occur to counterbalance an acid-base distribution. When compensation has occurred, the pH will be within normal limits.
Crossmatching
The testing of the donor’s blood and the recipient’s blood for compatibility.
Enteral nutrition
Administration of nutrition with liquified foods into the gastrointestinal tract via a tube.
Fat emulsion (lipids)
A white, opaque solution administered intravenously during parenteral nutrition therapy to prevent fatty acid deficiency.
Fluid volume deficit
Dehydration, in which the fluid intake of the body is not sufficient to meet the fluid needs of the body.