Medication Administration
What is the practice of preventing contamination by using aseptic technique?
800
1159
A series of cardiac conditions caused by an abrupt reduction in blood flow through a coronary artery is known as what?
1163
The point at which bifurcation to the lungs occurs is known as what?
419
What is it called when an ET tube is passed through the glottic opening and the tube is then sealed with a cuff inflated against the tracheal wall?
1025
What is the bodies internal blood-clotting mechanism?
804
Inflammation of the pericardial sack is known as what?
1164
A type of CVD that includes disease of the coronary arteries and its associated signs, symptoms and complications is known as what?
1159
Tiny sacs of tissue where gas exchange takes place is known as what?
419
What is another name for the gum bougie?
1031
What type of therapy means "within a vein"
806
The sensation of an abnormally fast or irregular heartbeat is known as what?
1165
Which arteries supply blood flow to the tissues of the heart?
1162
A slippery substance that reduces surface tension and helps keep the alveoli expanded is known as what?
422
What involves passing a suction catheter into the ET tube to remove pulmonary secretions?
1047
What moves fluid from the IV bag into the patients vascular system?
808
The process of discharging resting cardiac muscle fibers by means of an electrical impulse that stimulates contraction is known as what?
1169
Chest discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen is called what?
1163
The amount of air that moves in and out of your lungs in a single breath is known as what?
423
Inserting the gastric tube into the patients stomach is known as what?
1012
What is a hollow, stainless steel needle with two plastic wings to facilitate its handling called?
812
A group of cells located in the floor of the right atrium behind the tricuspid valve, near the opening of the coronary sinus is known as what?
1171
Medications or procedures used to open a blocked coronary artery are called what?
1164
424
An orifice that connects the trachea to the outside air is known as what?
1016