Medical Equipment
Used to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds
Stethoscope
pain reliever for headaches, muscle aches, and fevers
Acetaminophen
PRICE stands for __.
Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevate
A medication used to treat bacterial infections
antibiotics
12-20
a diagnostic device that measures the amount of air you can breathe in and out and the time it takes you to breathe out completely after you take a deep breath
Spirometer
reduces inflammation and treats pain, swelling, and fevers
Ibuprofen
DNR stands for __.
Do not resuscitate
A medical procedure to remove a tissue sample for examination
Biopsy
Give a pulse rate that is tachycardia for an adult.
Anything over 100
Measures blood oxygen levels
Pulse oximeter
used for relief from symptoms related to hay fever, upper respiratory allergy, or the common cold.
Benadryl
TBI stands for __.
Traumatic Brain Injury
The identification of a disease or medical condition
Diagnosis
Give a blood pressure reading that is low
anything under 90/60
Examines ears
Otoscope
applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes to treat bacterial infections.
topical antibiotic cream
AROM stands for __.
active range of motion
a condition that lasts for a long period or constantly recurs.
chronic
Systolic/Diastolic
measures the electrical activity of your heart
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and insect bites, and how to use them.
Hydrocortisone cream
ACL stands for __.
Anterior cruciate ligament
swelling caused by excess fluid in the tissue.
Edema
1. Gather equipment
2. Wash hands
3. Introduce your self,
4. Check patient ID (Name, DOB, Armband)
5. Explain the procedure & get consent
4. Give privacy