Diagnostic and Monitoring Skills Flashcards
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Terms in this set
- Coagulation The process by which platelets, clotting factors, and fibrin strands work together to form a stable clot and stop bleeding.
- Transfusion The intravenous administration of blood or blood products (PRBC, FFP, platelets, cryoprecipitate) to correct anemia, hemorrhage, or coagulopathy.
- Laboratory Diagnostic testing of blood, urine, or other body fluids to identify disease, monitor treatment, or assess organ function.
- Glucose Blood sugar level; monitoring is essential in diabetic patients, those on steroids or TPN, and in critical care settings.
- Intubation The placement of an endotracheal tube (ETT) into the trachea to maintain an open airway and facilitate mechanical ventilation.
- Prophylaxis A preventive measure, medication, or intervention given to reduce the risk of disease, complication, or recurrence.
- Complication An unintended, secondary condition that develops as a result of disease, injury, or medical treatment.
- Venipuncture The puncture of a vein with a needle to collect blood specimens or establish intravenous access.