Vitals be vitaling
What does SPO2 measure?
Oxygen Saturation in the Blood
How often does the Scope Buddy tubing need to be replaced?
Every 24 Hours or End of Day
You're trying to get a blood pressure on the patient you're rooming, but they are refusing. WWYD?
Respect the refusal, document patient refusal on Epic, and notify the nurse and/or provider.
If a patient refuses a vital sign, should that be documented?
Yes!
What does "bilateral" mean?
Both sides
What are the 5 vital signs we CHECK in clinic?
1. Blood pressure
2. Pulse
3. Respirations
4. Temperature
5. Weight
What all needs to be done in the dirty room when opening up clinic (including once monthly tasks)?
1.) Replace ScopeBuddy tubing
2.) Distilled water bin
3.) ScopeBuddy log/dosing
4.) Eyewash station log
You enter an exam room and notice there is no hand sanitizer in the automatic dispenser. WWYD?
Replace it
You WebExed the nurse about a patient's high blood pressure communicating what the reading was, and that the patient is not experiencing symptoms.
Is this considered proper documentation?
No. This MUST be documented on to the patient's chart in Epic.
What does "PRN" mean?
(Bonus 200 points if you know the latin phrase.)
As needed
For 200 Bonus Points: Pro Re Nata
A patient requests to have their blood pressure checked manually. What artery are you listening over when obtaining a manual blood pressure?
Brachial Artery
What is the rule when scrubbing instruments and flexes?
3 or no debris
What a crazy MDC Day! You're checking the consult rooms at the end of the day, and notice the TV screens are full of fingerprints. WWYD?
Take a couple lint-free cloths and the bottle of rubbing alcohol in the clean room, and wipe down the screens
What is considered hypotension?
Systolic: 90mm HG<
Diastolic: 60mm HG<
How often do/should instruments get re-sterilized?
Every 3 months
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
12-20 breaths/min
You're scrubbing an instrument and notice debris remains after 3 attempts. What should you do?
Do NOT move on to the next step. Soak the instrument in instrument pre-soak solution or intercept solution.
What does paresthesia mean?
"Pins and needles"