Across
- 1. technique used to prevent contamination
- 7. a symptom of phlebitis
- 8. checking the condition of a cannula being unobstructed
- 9. structures that prevent backflow in veins
- 11. permission obtained from the patient before performing procedure
- 16. inflammation of the vein
- 18. leakage of fluid into surrounding tissue
- 23. size of the cannula
- 26. leakage of irritant fluid into surrounding tissue
- 27. secure connection system between syringe and IV tubing
- 28. a collection of blood outside the vessel,often from vein puncture
- 29. medication that can cause severe tissue damage if leakage occurs into surrounding tissue
- 30. solution used to disinfect skin prior to cannulation
- 31. device used to inject or withdraw fluid
- 32. adverse event or issue during or after cannulation
- 33. bend in cannula that restricts or stops fluid flow
Down
- 2. needle component that is removed or retracted after vein access
- 3. small flexible tube inserted into a vein
- 4. vein on the medial side of the arm
- 5. to fill IV tubing with fluid before connecting to patient
- 6. blockage in cannula preventing flow
- 9. puncturing a vein,usually for blood collection
- 10. band used to temporarily restrict blood flow
- 12. alternative to intravenous route to give medication
- 13. process of inserting a cannula into a vein
- 14. feeling for a vein to assess size and location
- 15. accidental removal of the cannula from the vein
- 17. inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a blood clot
- 19. the appearance of blood in the cannula chamber
- 20. essential ions in IV fluid
- 21. cannula gauge required for stroke code
- 22. transparent adhesive dressing
- 24. single large dose of medication or fluid given rapidly
- 25. presence of bacteria in the blood, possibly introduced via an IV
- 32. large superficial vein on lateral side of the arm