Patient Care
When suctioning the mouth it should only be __ seconds.
15
What does RACE stands for?
R- rescue
A- activate
C - confine
E- extinguish
When is hand sanitizer most effective?
After rubbing hands with sanitizer until dry
When performing a dermal puncture, which two fingers should you use?
The 3rd or 4th finger
Which wave is the first wave of the cardiac cycle?
The P wave
What are the symptoms of hypertension?
Sweating,blurred vision, fatigue,vertigo and headache.
Patients have the right to:
Privacy
Confidentiality in document information about their care
Information about their options of care
Review and receive a copy of their medical records
Prepare and advance directives and have staff honor them
Receive respectful care
Make decisions about their care
Refuse treatment
Receive information about their diagnosis, treatment, plan, and prognosis
What is surgical asepsis?
Sterile technique
What should you do with the first drop of blood?
Wipe it away
When attaching electrodes for 3-lead EKG, where should you place the red lead?
Left lower abdominal area
When are sitz baths used?
After childbirth, vaginal or rectal surgery, and hemorrhoids.
What are some types of patient identifications?
Full name
Date of birth
Home address
Telephone number
Social security number
What are the types of pathogens?
Virus, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa
After collecting a nonblood specimen when should you label the specimen?
In front of the patient
What is standardization paper speed?
25mm per second
Which of the following body systems protects the body by filtering blood and lymph, and removing toxins that can cause infections?
Lymphatic
What is the most effective ways to prevent a patient from falls?
Make sure patients wear slippers or shoes with nonskid soles when they get out of bed
What are fomites?
Inanimate object that can become contaminated (ex. Medical equipment and supplies)
When handing an ammonia sample what should the sample sit in?
An ice slurry
The vertical axis on the EKG paper measures?
Voltage,Amplitude
When you encounter a patient with epistaxis, what should you do ?
- have patient sit up and lean forward
-Apply pressure to the nostril by pinching the nose.
-Maintain pressure to 10-15 minutes to allow adequate clotting
What is The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) for?
Established operational standards specifically for laboratory testing.
What is the proper PPE for droplet precautions?
Face mask
How can a patient develop iatrogenic anemia?
Frequent blood draws
which of the following dysrhythmias on an EKG reflects the atria in a quivering state with no organization contractions?
Atrial fibrillation