Dose+Strength=

Substance that makes a solution less concentrated

Pressure exerted by a liquid

How high should the IV bag be from the level of the vein?

Agents that cause blistering if infiltrated into subcutaneous tissue

When contrast medium is to be injected through a spinal needle into the subarachnoid space; lumbar puncture

Blood escaping into the tissues; also called infiltration

Cheek; route of administering paste-like medication

Route of administering medication in the digestive tract

1 way physicians prescribes medication in the imaging department

chest pain that radiates down the inner left arm accompanied by a feeling of suffocation and impending death

A fluid passing into the tissues from a leaking IV infusion from a vein

Treatment introduced into the body other than through the digestive system

Written document containing rules, polices, procedures, regulations, and orders for the conduct of patient care in various stipulated clinical situations

Small, sterile glass or plastic container that usually contains a single dose of a solution

The most common cause of death for individuals under 40 years of age in the United States is:

If a patient complains of sudden, intense chest pain, often described as a crushing pain, you should assume, until proven otherwise, that the patient is having a(n):

A minimal amount of brain damage, characterized by “seeing stars” or very brief loss of consciousness, is called:

A common term for myocardial infarction is:

The purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale is to objectively:

A patient who suddenly demonstrates increased thirst, increased urinary output, decreased appetite, nausea, weakness, confusion, and coma requires the administration of:

When a patient is unable to cope with secretions or emesis because of a low level of consciousness, the emergency treatment most likely needed is:

An emergency drug given to reverse bronchospasm is:

When possible, trauma patients with massive life-threatening conditions will be treated at a:

Research has proven that victims of massive trauma who survive the initial injury have a greater chance of recovery if their condition can be stabilized within the “golden” period, which refers to the first:

A serious, unexpected event that demands immediate attention is correctly termed a(n):

The three greatest risks to survival that determine priority in a trauma unit are paralysis, cardiac arrest, and:

An x-ray order designated STAT indicates that the patient’s well-being may be jeopardized by

A large area, such as a lobby, used in the event of a disaster for the process of identifying the victims, performing initial examinations, and assigning priorities for further care is called a:

A multidrawered cabinet on wheels that contains medications, supplies, and equipment needed in the event of a cardiac arrest is called a(n):

An oxygen mask that has an attached reservoir bag that fills with 100% oxygen and a valve to prevent exhaled gas from being inhaled again is called a:

The process of placing an artificial airway through the mouth or nose and into the trachea is commonly called:

An emergency drug that is a vasoconstrictor, increases cardiac output, raises blood pressure, and relaxes bronchioles is

Xylocaine (Lidocaine) is a drug found on the emergency code cart that can be used for treating cardiac emergencies because it is a(n):

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Administering nitroglycerine under the patient’s tongue is an example of:

Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV can result in:

Which of the following sites is preferred when giving IM injections to children younger than age 5?

If an IV infusion runs too fast, it may cause:

Direct placement of the medication into the digestive tract, orally, rectally, or via nasogastric tube, is referred to as the ______________ route of administration.

The application of medication to the surface of the skin is referred to as the ___________ route of administration.

A “skin test,” such as a test for tuberculosis, which is administered to an area on the anterior forearm, is an example of the _________________ route of medication administration.

When charting the administration of a medication, the record must include:

1. the date and time of administration.

2. the name of the medication.

3. the strength of the medication.

4. the route of administration.

Administering nitroglycerine under the patient’s tongue is an example of:

A common site for blood draws and emergency IV injections is

When an IV is running at the rate of 15 to 20 drops/min, the patient will receive approximately: