Vital Signs
20 foot distance is needed for this exam
What is the snellen eye chart?
Food, smoking, drinking can affect this
What is oral temperature?
Pulling of the vein
What is to anchor?
discussion of patient medication
What is med reconciliation?
by mouth
What is po?
1 inhalation + 1 exhalation=
What is 1 respiration?
The part of the brain responsible for involuntary breathing.
What is the medulla oblongata?
used for difficult draw or small veins
What is a butterfly needle?
ROI stands for
What is release of information?
Right eye
What is OD?
HTN
What is hypertension?
The height and weight component of vital signs
What is adnexa?
The median cephalic vein is in this area
What is the antecubital space?
Insurance plan that requires referrals from primary care
What is HMO?
complete blood count
What is CBC?
inventory of the body systems that is obtained through a series of questions in order to identify signs and/or symptoms which the patient may be experiencing.
What is Review of System?
101 degrees
What is a true fever?
2 minutes is the max time for this equipment
What is a tourniquet?
Demographics
What is patient personal information?
Rhino
What is nose?
Alternate names or vital signs
What are Cardinal & Biometric?
When diagnosing hypertension this is the number the provider is looking at.
What is the diastolic?
EDTA tube with or without gel separator
What is a lavender tube?
Components of a progress note
What is S.O.A.P?
twice daily
b.i.d
President Richard M. Nixon signed into law on December 29, 1970
assure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women
What is OSHA?
Armpit temperature
What is axillary?
a procedure in which needle is used to take blood from a vein
What is phlebotomy?
A federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge
What is Hipaa?
No Known Allergies
What is NKA?
multiply the mass value by 2.20
What is convert Kg to lbs?
Chest, stomach, shoulders, back
What is places to look when taking respirations?
breakdown of red blood cells
What is hemolysis?
official standard form used when submitting bills or claims for reimbursements to Medicare or Medicaid for health service.
What is a HCFA 1500 Form?
q.h
What is every hour?