Term
| offers the most immediate results in terms of effect |
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Definition
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| types of parenteral routes |
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Definition
intradermal
subcutaneous
intramuscular
intra-arterial
intrathecal |
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Term
| equipment used in venipuncture |
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Definition
| hypodermic, butterfly, catheter |
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Term
| restricted to phlebotomy for obtaining samples and for single small injections |
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Definition
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Term
preferred for most IV injections
needle with plastic projections that may be taped down
also includes a short length of tubing with a hub that attaches to syringe |
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Definition
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Term
used for repeated or continuous IV injections
two part system of needle that fits into flexible plastic catheter
also has an intermittent injection port/ saline lock |
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Definition
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Term
| physicians may order the use of ___ as a flush for some patients |
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Definition
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Term
| connecting a bag and bottle of medication via its own IV tubing to an existing IV line |
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Definition
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Term
| provide rapid introduction of the contrast agent into the vascular system |
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Definition
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Term
| permits a large amount of contrast agent to be introduced over a long period of time |
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Definition
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Term
tubes that provide access to the circulatory system on repeated/continuing basis
only specially trained personnel can use/care for them |
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Definition
| Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) |
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Term
| steps to start an IV line |
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Definition
1. select vein
2. secure tourniquet proximal to site
3. wash/dry hands and gloves
4. insert catheter into vein
5. blood return is good placement
6. secure hub with tape
7. label with date, time, catheter gauge and your initials |
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Term
| steps to discontinuing an IV line |
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Definition
1. wash/dry/gloves
2. close drip control, remove tape
3. remove catheter (long, smooth pull)
4. direct pressure
5. cover site with bandage
6. document |
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Term
| common complications of IVs |
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Definition
-extravasation/infiltration
-pulmonary edema
-infection
-phlebitis |
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Term
| most patients can tolerate ____ drops per min |
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Definition
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Term
| patients with ____ or ___ are at risk for pulmonary edemas |
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Definition
| COPD, congestive heart failure |
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