ATI Abdomen Notes (NURSING5001)

Blood Administration ATI Notes Blood Basics  Blood is a living tissue that is composed of a variety of cells suspended in a watery fluid called plasma. Its function is to circulate through the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries, carrying nourishment, vitamins, electrolytes, hormones, antibodies, warmth, and oxygen to the body’s tissues and transporting wastes and carbon dioxide to excretory organs. Blood is a chemical, a fluid, and a temperature regulator. The cellular components...

ATI Abdomen Notes Anatomy  The abdominal cavity is a large space in the main trunk of the body below the diaphragm. It is one of the largest body cavities and holds the organs that are vial for digestive function and fueling the body from the food that is consumed  The abdominal area can be divided into 4 quadrants or nine regions. These divisions of the abdomen allow nurses and providers to accurately assess  Quadrants o The quadrant method uses the landmark of the umbilicus to...