Peripheral IVs
In which part of the circulatory system is an IV placed?
Vein / venous system
This radiology exam uses a small amount of radiation that passes through the body to quickly capture a single image of anatomy.
X-ray
What is the nutrient that builds and repairs body cells and tissue?
Protein
What is the process of determining the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment?
Triage
Name 1 thing you can use a nasogastric (NG) tube for.
Feeding or Suction
Name a common place where a peripheral IV would be located.
Arm, Hand, Wrist
This is an exam that combines X-rays with computers to produce 360 degree, cross-sectional views of your body. It is able to image bone, soft tissue and blood vessels.
CT or CAT scan
Computed (Axial) Tomography
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
(Name at least 2)
A, D, E, K
What triage level is a patient that can be seen quickly, is not very sick, has stable vital signs, and requires minimal resources?
4 (or 5)
What position should your patient be in for a nasogastric (NG) tube insertion?
90 degrees sitting / High Fowler's
Name 2 uses for a peripheral IV.
fluid therapy, medication therapy, dye study, IV nutrition, electrolyte replacement, obtain blood specimen, administer blood products
This radiology exam combines a powerful magnetic field with an advanced computer system and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Name at least 2 feeding interventions for dysphagia.
Sit the patient in an upright position. Alternate solids and liquids. Small bites. Thickened liquids. Soft food.
Name 2 signs and symptoms of trauma.
Major blood loss, threat to airway, loss of limb, organ failure, accidents or acts of violence
Name 1 common complication of a (gastrostomy) PEG tube.
Clogged, Bleeding, Dislodged, Leaking, Infection
Name 2 veins found in the upper extremities.
Basilic, Median or ante-cubital, Cephalic, Brachial, Radial, Dorsal, Metacarpal, Digital
This type of imaging detects and records the energy given off by a radiotracer and converts it into three-dimensional pictures.
PET scan
Positron Emission Tomography
What are the macrominerals?
(Name at least 3)
Calcium, Phosphorous, Sulfur, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium
Name 3 examples of a Level 1 Triage patient.
Cardiac arrest, Respiratory arrest/distress, critically injured trauma patient who is unresponsive, severe bradycardia/tachycardia, severe hypotension/hypertension, anaphylactic shock, unresponsive baby/child, hypoglycemia with a change in mental status, intubated patient
Name 2 indications for nasogastric (NG) tube placement.
Gastric distention, Gastric lavage, Bowel obstruction, Enteral feeding, Dysphagia, Poor oral intake, Trauma
Name 3 complications of PIV therapy.
Infiltration, Extravasation, Phlebitis, Infection, Mechanical failure
Name one type of radiology exam that does NOT use ionizing radiation?
Ultrasound or MRI
What are the microminerals?
(Name at least 2)
Zinc, Copper, Fluoride, Iodine
What are 2 things that the Glasgow Coma Scale measures?
Eye opening, Verbal response, and Motor Response
Name 2 ways that you can verify correct nasogastric (NG) tube placement.
Air bolus, Stomach content, X-ray