5 Written Questions

1. blood for transfusion from which none of the elements have been removed
2. the board isn't too long but does immobilize joint, trim to fit, do not tape too tight, pad ends
3. a component of an intravenous set used for blood transfusions
4. normal saline
5. drops/min = # of mL/hr X drop factor, divided by 60

5 Matching Questions

1. sclerotic veins
2. blood transfusion
3. two types of embolus
4. hypertonic fluids
5. controlled volume set

1. a the fluid is pulled from the cells and the interstitial tissues into the vascular space. these fluids are used to replace electrolytes and pull fluid from cells and surrounding tissue to the vascular compartment. 3% and 5% saline, 5% dextrose in 0.45 Normal Saline
2. b used to interrupt a primary infusion to give a dose of diluted medication or when a small amount of fluid is to be given over a longer period of time. contains a burette
3. c hard veins
4. d the transfer of human blood or its components from a donor to a recipient; mixed with normal saline
5. e catheter embolus and air embolus

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. occurs when fluids or medication given by bolus or infusion are administered too rapidly
   1. speed shock
   2. whole blood
   3. blood bank
   4. dextrose
2. any of the minute, disc-like, colorless elements of the blood that are essential for normal clotting
   1. platelet
   2. gauge
   3. plasma
   4. patent
3. to give a specified amount rapidly, or all at once
   1. plasma
   2. IV
   3. hub
   4. bolus
4. occurs when fluid leaks out of the vein into the surrounding tissue
   1. infiltration
   2. IV infusion
   3. intravenous
   4. dehydration
5. via the vein
   1. infiltration
   2. transfuse
   3. intravenous
   4. thrombus

5 True/False Questions

1. electrolyte → a substance capable of breaking into ions and developing an electrical charge when in solution

   True        False

2. transfuse → to transfer or introduce blood, blood plasma, etc. into a vein

   True        False

3. edema → when fluid intake exceeds fluid output causing body tissues to swell with fluid

   True        False

4. sharps container → a fine mesh filter in the drip chamber of an intravenous set used for blood transfusions. Prevents blood clots from entering the circulatory system

   True        False

5. IV infusion → occurs when fluid leaks out of the vein into the surrounding tissue

   True        False