Vital signs
Normal blood pressure
What is 120/80 or less?
What should an MA do when abnormal lab results have come back?
What is notify the provider?
must be used during invasive procedures.
What is surgical asepsis?
removes all micro-organisms
required on prescriptions for Schedule II drugs
What is a providers DEA number?
a burn that would result in no pain but the tissue is whitish
What is 3rd degree burn?
pulse range for an adult
What is 60-100
step to be taken when a CRITICAL lab result
What is notify the provider STAT?
type of asepsis can be used if non invasive and skin and mucous membranes are intact
what is medical asepsis?
What are DMEs?
Medical devices and supplies that can be used repeatedly.
type of bleed where the blood is bright red, and the bleeding is fast and profuse
What is arterial bleed?
respiratory rate for adolescent and older
What is a resp. rate of 12-20?
the fasting time required for a fasting blood test
12 hours
hand sanitizers should not be used in these 2 types of scenarios
What is visibly soiled hands and after caring for c-diff patient?
Common DME that needs prior authorization
What is a power wheelchair or powered pressure reducing air mattress?
medication used to treat anaphylactic shock
What is an epi pen?
normal reading for pulse oximeter
What is 95% or greater
must be written on the lab sticker attached to the blood vial by the MA
What is the MA initials, date and time of draw?
minimum amount of alcohol content in hand sanitizer
What is 60?
must be done prior to disposing of sutures or staples
3 actions to be taken if patient is having a seizure
help them lay down if standing
lay them on their side to prevent aspiration or chocking
move objects out of the way
DO NOT RESTRAIN!
The 9 pulse points through out the body
What are carotid, brachial, radial, temporal, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis and auscultation of the apical?
colors of order of the draw
What is yellow (blood cultures), light blue, red, [tiger top], green, [light green], lavender, gray
a common solution that has intermediate level of disinfection
What is bleach?
should be used on wounds under high tension, such as on the trunk, extremities, and scalp.
What are surgical staples?
signs/symptoms a patient may display in a poisoning
What are burns around lips, emesis, or an unusual Oder