What equipment is used to take a patient's temperature?
Thermometer
What do you do before entering an examination room?
Knock, announce yourself, and ask for permission to enter.
What route of administration is taken by mouth?
Oral
What is sterilization?
The complete destruction of all microorganisms through specific means
Where is all patient information input?
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
What can you use to disinfect surfaces?
Disinfectant Wipes
Which procedure must a patient prepare for by eating a low-fiber diet, consuming clear liquids, and taking a laxative?
Colonoscopy
How many pounds are in 1 kilogram
2.2 lbs
What is the injection site for a TB test?
Intradermal injection site
(Forearm)
At what temperature should most medications be stored? (Room Temperature)
20-25 °C
60-77 F
What piece of equipment is used to examine the interior of the eye, especially the retina?
Ophthalmoscope
What position is when the patient is lying flat on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the examination table?
Dorsal Recumbent
What are the steps in verifying the right medication?
Verify the medication 3 times
Describe intramuscular
In/in between the muscle
What is used to make an incision?
Scalpel
What position is used for vaginal examinations?
Lithotomy
What is an anaphylatic shock?
A systemic allergic reaction that can be life-threatening without immediate medical intervention
Where should needles be disposed of?
Sharp waste container
What is a small handheld device that provides digital readings with portable meters and integrated printers?
Spirometry machine
What act says that examination rooms must conform to the standards?
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
What route is used to administer epinephrine?
Intramuscular injection
(IM)
Name ALL the parts of a syringe and a needle
Syringe
Hub
Barrel
Plunger
Needle
Bevel
Lumen
Shaft
Hub
Filter