Signos Vitales
The range of a normal resting heart rate for adults.
60-100 bpm
At least 2 actions to take before blood draw of subject with history of fainting.
Use room with recliner.
Make sure an alarm bell is within reach.
Take a buddy with you.
Opening day at new CATS location.
January 3
At least 2 questions to ask your participant before a blood draw.
Any problems with blood draws (i.e. fainting)?
Any preference on which arm to use?
What is your name/subject ID and date of birth?
How many stickers do you place on a subject to obtain a 12-lead EKG?
10
Name 2 things that can give an artificially high blood pressure reading.
Blood pressure cuff is too small, measuring right after physical activity, talking, sitting with crossed legs, taking measurement over clothing, having a full bladder, nervousness.
Medical term for fainting.
Syncope (or syncopal episode)
What is the new address of CATS?
1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Room 3401
85724
Correct order of draw for an EDTA, PaxGene, SST, and a blue CPT tube.
CPT, SST, EDTA, PaxGene.
Device to place in toilet when subject has trouble providing urine sample in cup.
Urine hat specimen container (nun's cap)
Best way to measure respiratory rate.
Count breaths for 15 seconds, multiply by 4.
or
Count breaths for 30 seconds, multiply by 2.
Steps to take when your subject feels like they will faint during a blood draw.
1. Remove needle
2. Assist subject to place their head between their knees (below their heart)
3. Call for help
4. Stay with subject.
Day that IT will come in to tag and bundle up computer screens and phone.
December 19
Ideal time to leave on a tourniquet
1 minute or less
Placement of V1, the first lead of the EKG
4th intercostal space, right sternal edge
The number of minutes and subject position that is preferred before taking a blood pressure measurement.
5-10 minutes, sitting position with feet flat on floor
Warning signs that a subject may faint (list 3).
Subject appears: pale, sweaty, with dilated pupils
Subject reports: tunnel vision, nausea, dizziness
When will Facilities Management break down our work stations to relocate to the new space?
December 19 & 20
Also known as the AC
antecubital, crease of the elbow
At least 2 trouble-shooting tactics when an EKG reading has lots of artifact
Ensure subject is lying flat, completely still and not speaking
Ensure electrodes are sticking to chest: if not, clean skin with alcohol swab, then reapply
Remove tight clothing and jewelry that are touching electrodes
At least 2 actions to take when pulse oximetry is reading 88%.
Ensure subject has pulse ox on correctly.
Ask subject questions to evaluate if subject is alert and awake.
Ask subject if they know their normal pulse oximetry rate.
Have RN evaluate subject.
What happens to blood pressure during a syncopal (fainting) episode.
Initially spikes and then rapidly drops, decreasing blood flow to the brain.
How many rooms will remain open in CATS to see subjects the week of December 19?
Two.
The names of the 3 largest veins in the antecubital fossa (AC).
Cephalic vein, median cubital vein, basilic vein
Process after exposure to a needlestick.
1. Wash area with soap and water.
2. Notify Supervisor.
3. Contact Risk Management and complete Employee Incident form on Risk Management website