REVIEW SET OFFERING DETAILED ANSWER
KEY
◉administration set. Answer: primary iv tubing that has one or
more y sites
◉air embolism. Answer: a systemic complication of iv therapy that
occurs when air is introduced into the venous system
◉Anaphylactic reaction. Answer: severe allergic reaction to fluids,
medications, and blood
◉antibody. Answer: an immunoglobulin molecule synthesized in
response to a specific antigen
◉antigen. Answer: a major component of blood that exists on the
surface of blood cells and can initiate and immune response
◉autotransfusion. Answer: the collection and filtration of blood
from a pt that is then infused back into the pt
, ◉backcheck valve. Answer: a device that prevents backflow of a
secondary solution into a primary solution
◉bevel. Answer: the slanted edge on the opening of a needle
◉body fluids. Answer: water and dissolved substances in the body
◉butterfly needle. Answer: a winged infusion set
◉CVP. Answer: central venous pressure which is an indicator of
circulatory function and the pumping ability of the right side of the
heart
◉CVL. Answer: Central venous line, whose tip lies in the
superior/inferior vena cava
◉Chylothorax. Answer: a puncture of a lymph nose with leakage of
lump fluid
◉Distal. Answer: farthest from a given point of reference,
throughout this course, "distal" denotes the equipment end
◉Gauge. Answer: diameter of a needle