VITALS
What are the four vital signs we went over?
What are the supplies needed for blood collection?
PPE (gloves), torniquet, collection tube, vacutainer, needle, sterile gauze, alcohol wipe, and band aid, and sharps container
WHAT DOES RPR STAND FOR AND WHAT DOES IT TEST FOR?
RAPID PLASMA REAGENT, USED TO TEST FOR SYPHILIS
What is the safest way to activate the safety device on needles?
On a hard surface
When are controls preformed?
At the beginning of every month, or with a new LOT number
What is a “normal” blood pressure
120/80 mmHg
WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN A VENIPUNCTURE?
IDENTIFY THE PATIENTS IDENTITY
How should collection specimen be labeled?
Patients first and last name, and date of birth.
WHAT ARE THE TWO MAIN INJECTION TYPES?
DELTOID AND VENTROGLUTEAL
What does the urinalysis control test for?
Leucocytes, Glucose, Nitrites, and Proteins
Name several factors that can influence blood pressure
Age, disease, diet, caffeine, medication
Where is bevel placed when drawing blood?
Facing up
What labs are included in a standard STI Panel with PPGT?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, HIV, and Syphilis
What materials are needed for an intramuscular injection?
PPE (gloves), Medication, syringe, safety needles, 2 alcohol swabs, cotton ball or gauze, sharps container
How many INSTI tests are needed to run controls?
Three: one for HIV 1, HIV 2, and a Control
Pulse is measured in...
Beats per minute
When do you remove the needle?
After the torniquet is removed.
What labs can be collected through a urine sample?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, Urine culture
Intramuscular injections are preformed at a __° angle?
90°
A Urine hCG tests runs for how long?
3 Minutes
BP is recorded as two separate numbers the top number is the _____ and the bottom number is ______
Systolic
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Diastolic
If a patient discloses, they have rolling veins/moving veins, what precautions should the RHA take to ensure a safe blood collection?
Using your thumb, secure/anchor the vein by pulling the skin taut below the draw site.
To where should you fill the pipette during a finger stick collection?
To the black line
What are the 7 rights of safe medication distribution?
Where do you document that lab controls were completed?
Current Year QC Logs in Sharepoint