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is the term used for all procedures and techniques performed to keep a sterile product from becoming contaminated.	Aseptic Technique
Drip chambers 1 deliver 10 to 20 drops/mL 2 deliver 60 drops/mL	. 1 Macrodrip 2 Minidrop or Microdrip
are usually used in fluid restricted patients or when the LVP contains a drug that must be administered at a precise rate that cannot be monitored by using the gravity method.	Electronic infusion devices
is more complicated and riskier to insert and maintain, but has fewer restrictions with respect to type and rate of administration can be temporary; used for days or weeks (such as during a hospital stay) or permanent, when used for months or years (such as home care or cancer patients) gives direct access into a vein that that has a high flow of blood.	central catheter
offers some of the benefits of both central and peripheral catheters. Inserted peripherally it is a long flexible catheter that travels through the vein and its tip ends near the heart where there is a high volume of blood flow.	Peripheral inserted central catheter (PICC)
PERIPHERAL CATHETER commonly referred to as a SCALP VEIN OR BUTTERFLY. Used in patients that require IV therapy who are still capable of eating and drinking, do not require supplemental fluids, and might be ambulatory.	Steel (Peripheral Catheter)
twice-filtered layers of aseptic air continuously sweep the work area inside the hood to prevent the entry of contaminated room air.	Laminar Airflow Hoods (LAH)
sweeps filtered air from the back of the hood to the front.	Horizontal LAH
HEPA filtered air emerges from the top and passes downward through the work area.	Vertical LAH
The SPACE between the HEPA FILTER and the STERILE OBJECT is known as the __	Critical Area
Materials placed within the laminar flow hood DISTURB the PATTERNED FLOW OF AIR blowing from the HEPA filter. This __ created behind an object could potentially extend outside the hood pulling or allowing contaminated room air into the aseptic working area.	Zone of Turbulence
corresponds to the diameter of a needle bore,	Gauge
- made of either glass or plastic - most drugs are more stable in glass. - Composed of a barrel and plunger.	Syringes
Composed entirely of glass and once broken (opened) become open-system containers	Ampules
Is a glass or plastic container with a rubber stopper secured to its top, usually by an aluminum cover. They are used to hold powders and liquids.	Vials
Drugs commonly given IM or IV are packaged this way to make them convenient for the health care provider. It is also done if the drug is commonly USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS because it saves time.	Pre-filled Syringes
made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are frequently used.	Flexible plastic bag