BNKN602 TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

BNKN602 TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Aetiology From the Greek word meaning "to give a reason for" A study of the causes, origins and reasons for disease process •Pathophysiology •A study of the functional changes that occur within an individual due to a disease or pathologic state •Hypoxia •Less than normal levels of O2 in the cell •Hypoxaemia •Less than normal levels of O2 in the blood •PaO2 80mmHg ( 60mmHg significant hypoxaemia) •Hypercapnia •Greater than normal levels of CO2 •PaCO2 45mmHg •Hypocapnia •Less than normal levels of CO2 •PaCO2 35mmHg Exudate fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues •Diaphoresis sweating Intravenous Therapy The direct injection of fluid into the venous system Venepuncture The puncture of a vein as part of a procedure •Taking blood •Cannulating a patient Cannulation The insertion of an IV luer (access device) Cannula or Luer The device inserted into the vein Parenteral Route of Administration Intravenous Route Crystalloid •Solutes easily mixed & dissolved in a solution