EKG
what should you do if the ekg machine is having a error?
fix the cords
scope of practice
everything but medication
put in order
none, heparin, sodium
sodium, none, heparin
what does cdc do?
handling diseases
what is edema?
buildup of fluid
a patient is wearing a spa bra and it is causing artifacts. what should be done?
ask her to remove the bra
what should you do if a patient appears they are about to faint?
lay them down slowly
what is the order od draw?
1. blood cultures
2. light blue
3. red
4. green
5. lavender
6. gold
7. gray
a patients blood pressure is 180/110 mmHg. what should you do?
document and notify the nurse
when should you wash your hands ?
before and after every patient
right shoulder
whats the 5 rights of delegation?
1. refuse treatmean
2.
your doing phlebotomy of a patient and their arm seems soft and purple. what is happening?
hema
what does SDS control?
safety data
how to wash your hands?
1. wet hands
2. soap
3. wash for 20 secs
4. rinse hands
5. get paper towel with elbow
what are some causes of artifacts?
metal, phones, moving/talking, etc
which body system is for hormones?
endocrine
you accentidentally stick yourself, what is the BEST step you should take?
immediately report it
what are the 5 stages of grief?
1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance
examples of airborne infections
tb, chicken pox, measles
which ventricle transfers oxygenated blood to the body?
left
what does dorsiflexion mean?
lifting the foot upward
what are the 3 type of blood dermal puncture blood specimens?
1. arterial
2. capillary
3. venous
what does the OSHA do?
health care conditions
what is the steps of chain of infection?
1. infectious agent
2. reservior
3. portal of exit
4. tramission
5. portal of entry
6. susceptible host