Patient Care
What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12 to 20/min
Where should needles be disposed?
In a sharps container
What is abuse?
Abuse is any action that has the potential to cause harm to another person.
What angle should the needle be at?
A 15-30 degree angle.
Whats a normal PR interval?
0.12-0.20 seconds
How long should a PCT apply pressure to stop a nose bleed?
10-15 minutes to allow adequate clotting.
What PPE should be worn when taking care of patients on contact precautions?
Gloves and Gown
Who is in charge of creating operational standards that focus on the improvement of patient safety and quality of care?
The Joint Commission
What additive is in the light blue top?
Sodium Citrate
What side should patients in the later stages of pregnancy be positioned?
What is a normal heart rate for a newborn?
120 to 160/min
Where should equipment like gloves, gauze, and bandages be disposed?
In a biohazard bag
True or False: The CLSI is responsible for establishing operational standards specifically for laboratory testing?
True
What is hemostasis?
Stoppage of blood flow
What are the two key characteristics of A-Fib?
Rapid, irregular
Reyna has had 6oz of orange juice and 400ml of water, what should Gage put in as the intake amount?
6oz *30ml = 180ml
400 ml+180ml = 580ml
True or False: Droplet precautions require patients to be in a negative-pressure room.
False! Its airborne patients.
Where should restraints be placed?
Restraints should be placed on the patients wrist or ankles, hands, and even the chest.
What are phlebitic veins?
Veins that have been used multiple times in the same spot for blood draws.
Where is V1 located in a 12-lead EKG?
Right side of the sternum at the fourth intercostal space.
True or False: A stage 3 pressure ulcer has a blister like appearance.
False! A stage 3 pressure ulcer has lost the skin layers, and underlying fat and tissue are visible.
What should be used to clean a stethoscope?
Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (70% to 90%)
What does HIPAA guard against?
HIPAA guards against any misuse or inappropriate disclosure of Protected Health Information.
What angle should a needle be inserted for a hand collection?
10 degrees
Where does the green lead go on a 3 lead EKG?
Lower right abdominal area