I check your lows and highs from what makes you shiver or sweat. What am I?
Thermometer
At what angle should a subcutaneous injection be given?
45 degrees
What two patient identifiers should you use to make sure you have the right patient?
Full name and DOB.
The patient is flat and looking at the ceiling. What position is the patient in?
Supine
What method should be used to protect controlled substances/injectables and records?
Double Lock
The patient had a responsive kick. What did the doctor use?
Reflex hammer
What is the maximum amount of medication that can be given in the deltoid muscle?
1mL
How many times should you check the medication label before giving it?
three times.
A 45-degree angle made for easier breathing is?
The Semi-Flowler's position
How often should the expiration dates be checked?
Routinely Checked
What tools are used to manually measure blood pressure?
A stethoscope and a manual sphygmomanometer
Deltoid, ventrogluteal, and vastus laterlis muscles
What must you compare to ensure the right dose is given?
Compare the dosage on the prescription or MAR with the medication label.
I am straight, and some say I'm the more comfortable choice. What am I?
Fowler's position
How often should you check the temperature of the freezer or refrigerator that stores medications?
Daily
I feel your blood rushing through you from up at your head to down to your feet. What am I?
Sphygmomanometer
For a subcutaneous injection, what are the three main sites where it can be given?
Upper outer arm, abdomen, upper thigh.
Name 4 of the nine rights of medication administration.
Right patient,right medication,right dose,right route,right time,right documentation,right reason,right response,right to refuse
I'm going to the left and the side at the same time. What am I?
Left Lateral position
Refrigerated medications should be at this temperature range
35-46 F
At the end of each day, ______ the work area and ____ the exam rooms.
disinfect, stock
what type of injection is used for a TB test, and what needle size, and angle are typically used?
Intradermal injection with a 26-gauge, 1/2inch needle at a 5-15 angle.
What must you document after giving a medication?
Date, time, quantity, medication, strength, lot number, expiration date, patient outcome, manufacturer, consent obtained.
To better obtain cell samples of the cervix, use a _____ position.
Lythotomy
Frozen medication should be stored in this temperture range
-58-5 F