Vitals
a patient should do this when they are being weighed.
What is stand still in the middle of the scale?
These are used to provide information about working with or handling a particular chemical substance.
what is SDS's?
when washing your hands, it is recommended that you distribute soap using circular motions constantly for how long?
what is 20 seconds?
a decrease in total number of red blood cells
what is anemia?
patient faints in the chair during a venipuncture
one full cycle of total inspiration and total expiration
what is respiration?
This agency establishes guidelines concerning contact with blood and body fluids, referred to as universal precautions.
what is CDC?
10 electrodes are used during this test
what is 12-Lead EKG?
to protect the body against invaders such as bacteria and viruses
what is white blood cells?
disposable latex-free are most popular
what is tourniquet?
a person with a temperature above normal
what is febrile?
tumors are usually slow growing
what is benign?
dirty needles
what is, placed in a puncture-proof container (biohazard)?
this technique is used when a small amount of blood is required.
venipuncture is also a name for this procedure
what is phlebotomy?
most commonly use site for pulse rate
what is radial?
type of drug commonly used to suppress inflammation
steroid
The heart, blood vessels and blood
what is major structures of the heart?
Epicardium, myocardium and endocardium
what is the three layers of the heart?
blood tube contains EDTA
what is lavender?
body's ability to control heat, rate and quality of breathing and rate, volume, and rhythm of the heart.
what is vital signs?
Diagnostic testing is granted it's status based on the difficulty in performing the test.
what is CLIA waived status?
Viruses, parasites, bacteria, rickettsiae and fungi
what is classifications of infectious microorganisms?
site commonly used to collect a capillary blood samply
what is great finger or middle finger?
special tubes, light-blue, red/gray, gold, green, lavender and gray
what is order of draw?