vital signs
what is the normal adult heart rate?
60-100 BPM
what is the order of chain of infection?
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transport, portal of entry, host
what is the preferred antiseptic for blood alcohol collection?
benzalkonium chloride
what lab department is red glass in?
blood bank
What term is given to a body temperature below 95F ?
Hypothermia
when would someone have to be put in a negative pressure room?
airborne infections
what bandage do we use on geriatric patients?
coban
what are special considerations for the royal blue tube?
MUST be a separate stick
what is the normal average adult respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
what is the correct way of taking off PPE when leaving a negative pressure room?
gloves and gown taken off in the room then respirator off outside of the room
what type of bags should be used to transport specimens to the lab?
biohazard bags
how many different common test does light blue have?
5
Define systolic and diastolic
what is the highest pressure (systolic) and the lowest pressure (diastolic)
what are some droplet infections?
FLU, RSV, rebella
what do we NOT use to hold pressure on a site after a blood draw?
cotton balls
what is the order of draw for micro tubes?
lavender, green, additive, non additive
what are the most common locations to measure body temperature?
mouth, ear, axillary(underarm), rectal, and forehead
what is the most common hospital aquired infection?
MRSA or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
which antiseptic could cause an allergic reaction for patients allergic to shellfish?
iodine
you can prep the skin for all test tubes except for?
yellow (blood cultures) , gray (glucose/alcohol)