Unit 6 Med Terms Flashcards
peripheral venipuncture site; aka antecubital vein; superficial vein in the arm
is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle
cephalic vein
ions that carry a negative charge; includes chlorine, bicarbonate, phosphate, and sulfate
Anions
fluid found outside the body cells
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
fluid found within the body cells; also called cellular fluid
Intracellular fluid (ICF)
an excess of potassium in the blood plasma
Hyperkalemia
deficiency of potassium in the blood plasma
Hypokalemia
an excess of sodium in the blood plasma
Hypernatremia
deficiency of sodium in the blood plasma
Hyponatremia
a long venous catheter inserted in an arm vein and extending into the distal third of the superior vena cava
Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)
catheter that is usually inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein, with the distal tip of the catheter resting in the superior vena cava just above the right atrium
Central venous catheter
needles with plastic flaps attached to the shaft are sometimes used. The flaps are held tightly together ti hold the needle securely during insertion; after insertion, they are flattened against the skin and secured with tape.
Most frequently used for short term therapy such as single dos therapy , IV push medications, or blood sample retrieval
Butterfly needle
peripheral venipuncture site;
It originates on the medial (ulnar) side of the dorsal venous network of the hand and travels up the base of the forearm, where its course is generally visible through the skin as it travels in the subcutaneous fat and fascia lying superficial to the muscles
basilic vein
Tubing used for pediatrics. Has a little needle in drip chamber. 60 drop/mL
microdrip tubing
Tubing with no needle. Drops- whatever you set it as.
macrodrip tubing
a method of administering a medication mixed in a small amount of IV solution (50mL or 100 mL)
tandem or piggy back
intermittent infusion device
solutions that have the same osmolality as body fluids.
isotonic
solutions that have a higher osmolality than body fluids
hypertonic
solutions that have a lower osmolality than body fluids
hypotonic
ions that carry a positive charge; includes sodium( NA +), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca+), and magnesium (MG2+)
cations
Occurs when the tip of an IV is outside the vein and the fluid is entering the tissues instead.
Infiltration
The blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ.
Occlusion
Is the intravenous administration of an undiluted drug directly into the systemic circulation. Also known as Intravenous Push (IV Push)
Bolus
A secondary IV setup that connects a second container to the tubing of a primary container at the upper port; used solely for intermittent drug administration.
Piggyback
Not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony
Incompatibility
The number of drops that equal 1 mL as specified on the package of IV tubing.
Drop Factor
An IV tubing that can be connected to primary tubing that can be piggyback tubing to administer that. Just tubing
Administration Set
Common venipuncture sites. The ulna and radius act as natural splints at this site and the client has greater freedom of arm movement for activities.
Metacarpal Veins
inflammation of the vein
Mechanical ___- caused by too large of a catheter in a small vein causing irritation of the vein
Chemical __- occurs when the vein becomes inflamed by irritating or vesicant solutions or medication
Bacterial __- inflammation of the vein and a bacterial insertion, which can be caused by poor aseptic technique during insertion
Phelbitis
