Wound
and Surgical Definitions
and Surgical Definitions
a localized collection of blood. It appears as a swelling or mass underneath the skin surface, often with a bluish color
What is a hematoma
inflammation of the vascular endothelial wall caused by a chemical (such as a medication), mechanical trauma (such as from the catheter itself), or bacterial irritant
What is phlebitis
Techniques or equipment that prevents the transfer of pathogens from one person to another are referred to as “barriers” or _____
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)
After placing a nasogastric tube, confirmation of correct placement is best done by performing an _____
What is an X-ray
When drawing medication from an ampule, the nurse gathers the necessary equipment which includes a _______ needle
What is a filter needle
a total or partial disruption in wound edges
What is dehiscence
when IV solutions inadvertently leak into the subcutaneous tissues
What is infiltration
_______ precautions are used for all patients to protect against known and unknown infectious organisms transmitted by blood and body fluids
What is standard
When placing a urinary catheter, confirmation that the catheter is in the bladder occurs when ______
What is ”urine begins to drain”
The iliac crest, anterior superior iliac spine, and the greater trochanter are landmarks of the _______ _______
What is the ventrogluteal area
A wound with purulent drainage, an inflamed area, fever, and an elevated leukocyte count
What is infection
Infiltration of a solution or medication that that is a vesicant and inadvertently leaks into the subcutaneous tissues
What is extravasation
______ precautions are used to protect against microorganisms transmitted by small-particle droplets that can remain suspended and become widely dispersed by air currents
What is airborne
When performing an invasive procedure, appropriate safety checks include performing hand hygiene and identifying the patient by asking the patient to:
What is saying their name and date of birth
When performing a subcutaneous injection, the nurse knows to inject the needle at a ___ degree angle
What is 45
a narrow passageway in the soft tissue of an open wound.
What is tunneling
Examples of ______ solutions include normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and lactated Ringers
What is isotonic
_______ precautions are used for microorganisms transmitted by larger-particle droplets, which disperse 3 to 6 feet from the patient while coughing, talking, or sneezing
What is droplet
________ ________ after removing a urinary catheter include:
• Voiding within 8 hours
• Absence of pain or urgency during urination
• Resumption of a normal voiding pattern
What are priority assessments
When performing an injection or fingerstick BG, the nurse knows that letting the _____ ___ is best to prevent pain
What is ”alcohol dry”
an area of tissue destruction under the edge of the wound opening
What is undermining
Examples of ______ solutions include One-half normal saline (0.45% NaCl) and D5½NaCl
What is hypotonic
________ precautions are used with pathogens that can be transmitted by hands or skin-to-skin contact, such as during patient care activities or when touching environmental surfaces or care items in the patient’s vicinity
What is contact
If urine flow is not observed while placing a urinary catheter the nurse should:
What is insert the catheter a little further and/or have the patient cough
The single-most important actions the nurse takes to prevent medication errors is to use the _____ ______
What is the rights of medication administration