Clinical Make Up Activity

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  1. 3. – An excess of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the bloodstream, often associated with respiratory acidosis.
  2. 4. Breathing – A deep, rapid breathing pattern seen in metabolic acidosis as the body attempts to compensate by eliminating CO₂.
  3. 8. Acidosis – A condition where the body produces too much acid or the kidneys fail to remove acid, leading to a low blood pH.
  4. 9. Alkalosis – A condition caused by hyperventilation, leading to excessive CO₂ loss and an increase in blood pH.
  5. 12. Gap – A lab calculation used to determine the cause of metabolic acidosis by measuring the difference between positively and negatively charged electrolytes in the blood.
  6. 14. Alkalosis – A condition caused by excessive loss of hydrogen ions, often due to vomiting or overuse of diuretics, leading to a high blood pH.
  7. 16. A key principle in HIPAA that ensures patient information is protected.
  8. 18. Smaller IV gauge often used for elderly patients or those with fragile veins.
  9. 19. – The body's attempt to restore normal pH balance, either by respiratory adjustments (for metabolic imbalances) or renal adjustments (for respiratory imbalances).
  10. 21. A route for injections typically given in the abdomen or upper arm.
  11. 22. An IM injection site often used in infants and small children.
  12. 24. A method of securing electronic patient data to prevent unauthorized access.
Down
  1. 1. size suitable for CT contrast and general IV fluids.
  2. 2. Injection type given just below the skin, often used for TB testing.
  3. 5. – A decreased level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the bloodstream, often associated with respiratory alkalosis.
  4. 6. A common site for intramuscular injections in adults.
  5. 7. What you should do from a workstation when leaving to protect patient information.
  6. 10. size commonly used for trauma or rapid fluid resuscitation.
  7. 11. The proper way to dispose of physical patient records to prevent breaches.
  8. 13. Bicarbonate – A medication used to correct metabolic acidosis by increasing blood pH.
  9. 15. A preferred site for deep intramuscular injections, avoiding nerves and vessels.
  10. 17. Maintaining secrecy of patient records and not discussing outside authorized areas.
  11. 20. A unique code that should not be shared to maintain system security.
  12. 23. Acidosis – A condition caused by hypoventilation, leading to CO₂ retention and a drop in blood pH.