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100

What does the injector do?

Intramuscular (IM)—the auto-injector is designed to deliver medication into the muscle tissue of the outer thigh.

100

What is another name for the recovery position?

Lateral recumbant.

200

What the six rights for giving medication?

P=Right patient (first)

M=Medication

R=Route

T=Time

D=Dose

D=Documentation (last)

300

What is a contraindication for giving a medication?

Name three.

A medication contraindication is a condition or situation in which a medication should NOT be given because it could harm the patient.  

To give glucose, must be able to swallow.

To give aspirin, must not have an allergy to the drug.

To give nitro, must have a systolic BP over 100.



400

What is a normal rate and tidal volume for an adult

  • Respiratory rate: 12–20 breaths/min
  • Tidal volume: about 500 mL per breath (roughly 7 mL/kg of ideal body weight)
500

What is the trigger for the body to breathe?

The carbon dioxide is to high.

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