It's VITAL you get these right
Normal respiratory rate for adults
12-20 BPM
Purpose of Autoclave
Normal adult respiratory rate and normal adult pulse rate is:
respiratory rate = 12-20
pulse rate = 60-100
1st priority if patient becomes dizzy during blood draw
remove tourniquet and lower patients head
Angle of insertion for intramuscular injections
90 degrees
Normal body temperature range
97 - 99 deg F (Average body temp is 98.6 F)
BEST way to prevent spread of infection in healthcare
hand washing
Patient position for PAP smear
lithotomy
Chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs
right ventricle
Angle of insertion for subcutaneous injections
45-90 degrees (45 deg with 5/8 inch needle; 90 degrees with 1/2 inch needle)
A blood pressure of 88/60 is considered (hypertension, hypotension, or normal)
Hypotension (BP less than 90/60 is considered to be hypotension)
Clean technique also means this
Medical Asepsis
Agency that enforces workplace safety
OSHA
Location of apical pulse
5th intercostal space, mid clavicular line (or at apex of heart)
Angle of insertion for intradermal injections
10-15 degrees
At heart level
A disease transmitted through the air over long distances is spread by _____________ transmission
airborne
lavender
Fasting blood glucose requires patient to fast for how long
8-12 hours
What route of administration is insulin given
The first Korotkoff sound is what part of blood pressure
Systolic
Proper order for removing PPE
gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask
This helps regulate laboratory testing quality
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment)
Needle gauge most commonly used for adult venipuncture
20-22 gauge
Preferred site of intramuscular injections for adult patients
Deltoid