Another term for blood clot is

In reference to the blood vessels, a word that means hardened is

Rationale: Sclerosis describes the hardening of blood vessels, often due to plaque buildup or aging.

Which type IV solution will cause cellular dehydration if infused unnecessarily?

Rationale: Hypertonic solutions draw water out of cells due to high osmolarity, causing cellular dehydration if not needed.

The red blood cells that have been separated from plasma for transfusion are called

Rationale: Packed red blood cells are red cells separated from plasma, used for transfusions to treat anemia.

Match each IV fluid with the appropriate term that accurately describes the solution's tonicity: D5\%NS

Rationale: D5%NS is hypertonic due to added dextrose, increasing osmolarity above plasma.

The IVPB is to infuse over 20 minutes. The PB solution bag is 100 mL. The tubing's drop factor is 20. Calculate the gravity infusion rate.

Rationale: Formula: (100 mL ? 20 gtt/mL) ÷ 20 min = 2000 ÷ 20 = 100 gtt/min.

Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills - Intravenous Therapy