Metric Mania
the basic unit for weight
What is a gram?
This is the first step in obtaining the cooperation of the child and parent
What is a calm, confidant approach?
This population is about 5% of the U.S. and uses 31% of the nation's health care services.
Who are Geriatric patients?
Buffered Sodium Citrate usually for clotting tests
What is a blue tube?
Sugars and Starches make up this delicious food.
What are Carbohydrates
4pm in military time
What is 1600?
Use at least two patient identifiers
What is correctly identify patient?
Helps to rephrase the statement if the patient doesn't understand
What is speak slowly and clearly?
K2EDTA for whole blood tests
What is a Lavender tube?
It's a positively charged ion.
What is a Cation?
The boiling point of water in metric
What is 100 degrees Celsius?
Helps the child refocus on a more pleasant experience
What is distraction?
to prevent embarrassment and frustration, reduce outside noise as much as possible
What is repeating instructions and facing the patient
K2EDTA usually for lead testing
What is a Tan tube?
Diagnosis based on the initial signs and symptoms
What is a Clinical Diagnosis?
Basic metric unit of length or distance
What is the Meter?
The most desirable site for skin puncture of the infant or neonate
What is the heel?
These factors may interfere with the interpretation of laboratory results.
What is memory loss
Clot activator and polymer barrier
What is a Gold top tube?
Groups of tests that focus on blood cells, particular organs, or metabolic functions
What is a panel?
Prefix used to indicate 1000 (103) units
What is a Kilo?
Should be compassionate and safe and performed quickly
What is the Restraining technique?
What is loss of taste and smell
None, or clot activator in plastic tube
What is a Red top?
Glycosylated hemoglobin, or glycated hemoglobin usually for a blood sugar test.
What is an A1c?