Med Admin
What should be assessed before administering the medication Humalog (lispro)?
Blood glucose value
What are the 4 techniques of a physical assessment?
Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
Which pulse is most commonly used when obtaining a manual blood pressure (for adults)?
Brachial pulse
What does SQ mean?
Subcutaneous
What type of device could be requested for a male patient with urinary incontinence and no current skin injuries?
Texas catheter
What lab value should be assessed before administering Lasix (furosemide)?
Potassium
What is the correct order of the 4 physical assessment techniques for performing an abdominal assessment?
Inspect, auscultation, palpate, percussion
What are the two pertinent vitals that should be assessed before giving the medication Diltiazem?
Blood pressure and heart rate
What does IVPB mean?
intravenous piggyback
What type of device could be requested for a female patient with incontinence and no skin injuries?
Purewick
What type of pre-packaged syringe is used to prepare Heparin subcutaneous injections?
1 mL TB syringe (clear top)
What is PERRLA?
Which pulse is considered the point of maximum impulse (PMI)?
Apical pulse
What does CXR mean?
Chest x-ray
What type of ostomy device usually has liquid stool output present?
Ileostomy
What metric is insulin administered by?
Units
What are the 5 locations for heart auscultation (state in correct order)?
Aortic, Pulmonic, Erbs Point, Tricuspid, and Mitral
Where is the apical pulse located?
5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
What does AROM mean?
Active range of motion
What type of elimination device could be applied for a patient with frequent incontinent loose stools?
Rectal tube
What allergy would raise a red flag to question holding off on administering a flu shot injection?
Egg
What is the largest organ?
Skin
Which route is the most accurate for obtaining a temperature?
Rectal
What does AC/HS mean?
Check blood glucose before meals and at bedtime
Use a graduated cylinder with mL measurements and place on a flat service