What does BMI stand for
Body mass index
What way does the needle go when put into a vein?
inserted with the bevel (the angled opening of the needle) facing up.
What does Pexy mean?
Suspension
Normal Heart rate
between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth
What angle do you put the needle at?
What does -sacro mean
Flesh
What is the normal BP for a healthy person?
120/80
How often do you check on residents?
every 2 hours.
What does BP stand for
Blood pressure
Blue tube in has what in it?
anticoagulant
Sclero-?
Hard
Where does V1 go on a 12 liter EKG?
In the fourth intercostal space (ICS) on the right sternal border
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
What does -itis stand for
inflammation
When recapping a needle what do you do?
one-hand scoop method
-Penia?
Lack
Whats the normal temperature for a healthy person?
98.8
individuals facing a terminal illness, with a life expectancy of six months or less.
What does Phleb meam?
refers to veins
Yellow top tube?
The tube contains an additive called a clot activator, which promotes the clotting of blood
excessive
Normal respiratory rate?
12-12 breaths per minute
No only 18+