Vital Signs
What are the two numbers in blood pressure referred to?
Systolic and Diastolic
What gauge is a green eclipse needle?
21 G
What is the common song that is 100bpm that people learn CPR to?
Stayin Alive
What does IM, IV, ID, SC stand for?
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Intradermal, Subcutaneous.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the normal range in an adult for pulse rate? What is the exception for athletes?
Normal range is 60-100 bpm, Athletes range starts at 40 bpm
Which tubes are SST (Serum Separator Tubes)?
Red (plastic), Tiger Top, Gold
What is the first thing you do when you see someone unconscious on the ground?
Secure the scene
At what angle do you deliver an intramuscular injection?
90 degree angle
How many leads are on a typical ECG?
10
What is the normal temp range in adults?
Between 97 and 99 degrees
At what angle do you insert a needle for blood draw?
What is the ratio in adults with rescue breaths and chest compressions?
30:2
What is the common place for injection in adults?
Deltoid (Upper arm)
What does SA and AV Node stand for?
Sinoatrial and Atrioventricular
What is the normal oxygen range? When is it cause for concern?
95-100 percent is the normal range, 88 and below is when it is caused for concern
What are the different additives in the green and light green vacutainer tubes
What are common places to feel for a persons pulse?
Carotid Artery (neck), Radial Artery (Wrist)
In what scenario do you need a witness for the drawing up of the drug and their signature?
When dealing with level three narcotics
What are the additives in the grey vacutainer tube?
Sodium Chloride and Potassium Oxalate
Normal pulse rate range in children?
80-130 bpm
What are the additives in pink, royal blue, and lavender vacutainer tubes?
EDTA
What is the ration in infants for rescue breaths and compressions?
15:2
what angle do you deliver a intradermal injection?
5 to 15 degrees
What is the vein in the middle on a patient's arm called?
Median Cubital