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This is the normal blood pressure in adults?
What is Systolic under 120, diastolic under 80
This is what H&H stands for
What is hematocrit and hemoglobin
This is used to administer fluids and medications, and should be changed every 48-72 hours.
What is a Peripheral IV
These are two types of catheters used to empty the bladder.
This device is used to help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of the legs.
What is SCM (sequential compression machine), SCD (sequential compression device), or IPC (intermittent pneumatic compression device)
This is the average BPM in an adult
What is 60-100 BPM.
These are 2 side effects of low H&H
What is fatigue, dizziness/lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, cold hands and feet, irregular heartbeat
This is a rapid route for the administration of medications to central circulation, located in the leg.
What is a femoral line
This small tube is used to deliver supplemental oxygen into the nose
This device allows for continuous heart monitoring.
What is telemetry (EKG).
This is the normal range of respirations per minute in an adult
What is 12-22
This is what INR measures, and why it is important
What is how long it takes for blood to clot, and requires increased care with treatment secondary to increased risk of bleeding with injury
This is used for long-term medication administration
What is a PICC line
This tube enters through the nasal cavity into the stomach and is used to deliver as food or medications.
What is a NG tube
This device includes a pump attached to the IV that allows the patient to determine when pain medicine is released by pressing a button.
What is a PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia Pump)
2 parts: This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing body position and how to treat this condition
What is Orthostatic hypotension, return person to supine.
This is the normal range for blood sugar.
What is 70-100 mg/dl
This is used for long-term central venous access (used for chemotherapy)
What is a Hickman Catheter
This is a tube that is placed directly into the stomach, that is used to provide nutrition or medication. This is typically a long-term nutrition option.
What is a Peg Tube.
This device helps pump blood from the lower left ventricle to the rest of the body.
2 parts: This is a sudden increase in blood pressure which most frequently occurs in patients with spinal cord injuries, and how to treat this condition.
Autonomic Dysreflexia. Do not lay the patient down (keep upright) and explore what is causing discomfort or pain.
This is what you should do if a patient's H&H is 44 & 15 respectively.
Complete your therapy session! This is a normal level and should not affect treatment.
This measures blood pressure using the radial artery
What is an A-line
This tube is placed in a surgical opening in the trachea and is used to open the airway for breathing (can be attached to a ventilator or oxygen)
This line provides a temporary method that uses gravity to drain CSF from the ventricles of the brain.