VITAL SIGNS
WHAT IS THE NORMAL PULSE RANGE FOR AN ADULT?
60-100 BPM
MAS CAN ADMINISTER ROCEPHIN WITH LIDOCAINE?
FALSE
After administering a PPD test, what instructions does the MA give the Pt?
-Do not scratch/touch
-you'll need to return within 48-72 hours after placement for reading.
WHAT IS A CODE RED?
FIRE
WHAT ARTERY IS USED WHEN PERFORMING A MANUAL BLOOD PRESSURE ON THE UPPER ARM?
BRACHIAL
WHAT IS THE NORMAL SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE RANGE FOR AN ADULT?
SYSTOLIC - 60-80
DIASTOLIC - 90-120
MA'S CAN ADMINISTER INSULIN?
TRUE - WHEN VERIFIED
HOW LONG DOES THE MA KEEP THE PT FOR OBSERVATION IF THE PT HAS NEVER RECEIVED A SPECIFIC VACCINE?
15 - 30 MINUTES
WHAT IS CODE ORANGE?
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL/RELEASE/LEAK
AT WHAT DEGREE DO YOU ADMINSTER A PPD TEST?
5-15 DEGREE ANGLE
WHAT IS THE NORMAL RESPIRATION RANGE FOR AN ADULT?
12-20 BPM
VFC STANDS FOR VERY FUN CHILDREN?
FALSE - VACCINES FOR CHILDREN
CAN AN MA INTERPRET TEST RESULTS?
NO
WHAT IS A CODE WHITE?
PEDIATRIC MEDICAL EMERGENCY
CAN AN MA ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATION WITHOUT A PROVIDER OR LICENSED STAFF ON SITE?
NO - Ordering provider/or license personnel MUST be on site during entire time of medication administration.
WHAT IS THE NORMAL ADULT ORAL TEMPERATURE?
97.6 - 99.6 F
ALL CVMG CLINICS OFFER VFC VACCINES?
CAN AN MA INDEPENDENTLY PERFORM TRIAGE?
FALSE
WHAT IS A CODE BLUE?
ADULT MEDICAL EMERGENCY
WHERE IS SUBLINGUAL MEDICATION ADMINISTERD?
UNDER THE TONGUE
95%-100%
TALKING ABOUT PT INFORMATION IN THE HALLWAY WITH A PROVIDER IS NOT CONSIDERED A BREACH IN HIPAA?
FALSE
WHAT ARE THE 7 RIGHTS AND 3 CHECKS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION?
RIGHT patient (use 2 identifiers)
RIGHT medication (right drug 3 times)
Verify 3X the correct drug
1st – removing medication from storage area
2nd – removing medication from container
3rd – before discarding used medication containers
RIGHT route
RIGHT dose
RIGHT time
RIGHT reason
RIGHT documentation
PT HAS AN O2 SAT OR 84%, RR OF 52, AND IS BLEEDING FROM NOSE, AND C/O PAIN PROVIDER STATES PT NEEDS TO GO TO ER VIA TRANSPORT WITH LIGHT AND SIRENS, WHAT CODE IS THIS?
CODE TRAIGE, CODE 3
1. HOW LONG IS A MULTIDOSE VIAL GOOD FOR ONCE IT IS OPENED?
2. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DOCUMENT ON THE VIAL WHEN IN USE?
1. 28 DAYS
2. OPEN DATE, EXPIRATION DATE, INITIALS AND TALLYS WHEN A DOSE HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM VIAL.