Vital Signs
Adult Patient comes in with HR of 120. What will be your first line of action?
Finish taking vitals and alert the provider.
*You will also want to check for other signs... Is the pt short of breath? Are they "sweaty"? Even if they are all of these, quickly finish taking vitals and report all the above symptoms*
How is insulin administered?
Subcutaneously
What is the primary function of red blood cells
Carry oxygen throughout the body.
This medical term/procedure involves using a scope to examine the inside of a body...
Endoscopy
Medical term for a heart attack...
MI or Myocardial Infarction
True or False: The top number on a Blood Pressure reading is called DIASTOLIC pressure.
False; The top number is called SYSTOLIC. The bottom number is diastolic.
True or False: All vaccines are given Intramuscularly.
False; There are a few vaccines that are given orally, Sub-Q, and intranasal sprayer.
The medical term that describes low blood sugar...
Hypoglycemia
What is the proper term for a blood draw?
Phlebotomy
What is a normal (text book) pressure reading range?
120/70 - 130/80
How long does a test strip need to sit to get a proper reading?
60 seconds....
Another name for white blood cells...
Leukocytes
What is the condition called when the heart is located on the right side of the chest?
Dextrocardia
This condition is know as high blood pressure.
Hypertension
What stores excess glucose, acting as a readily accessible fuel source for cells.
Glycogen
Muscle pain is called what, in med terms?
Myalgia