EKG's
What does EKG stand for?
Electrocardiogram
How long can a tourniquet be on?
No longer than 60 seconds
What is the normal pulse range for an adult?
60-100 beats per minute
What angle is used for an intramuscular (IM) injection?
90°
What does RST stand for?
Rapid Strep Test.
What is the purpose of an EKG?
To record the electrical activity of the heart
What is the most common vein used for venipuncture?
Median cubital vein
What is the bottom number of the BP called?
Diastolic
Which injection is given in the fat?
Subcutaneous
What type of swab is used for a throat culture?
A sterile cotton or polyester swab.
Where is the V1 lead placed?
4th intercostal space, right sternal border
What color tube is used for a CBC?
Lavender
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial
What is another name for a TB test?
PPD
How long do most RST results take?
Usually about 5 minutes.
Where is the V6 lead placed?
5th intercostal space, midaxillary line
Why must you invert blood tubes after collection?
To mix the additive with the blood.
What will happen if you use a BP cuff that is too small?
BP will be falsely elevated.
Name one common IM injection site other than the deltoid.
Vastus lateralis or ventrogluteal
What should a medical assistant do if the RST is negative but the provider still suspects strep throat?
Send a throat culture to the lab for confirmation.
What can cause wandering baseline?
Improper electrode contact or patient movement
A specimen for a fasting glucose test was drawn after the patient ate breakfast. What will likely happen to the results and what should you do?
The results may be falsely elevated because the patient wasn’t fasting. The MA should note the error, inform the provider or lab, and redraw the specimen at the proper fasting time.
What does systolic pressure measure?
The pressure in arteries when the heart contracts.
What is the maximum volume for a deltoid injection?
1 mL
What PPE should be worn when collecting a throat swab?
throat swab?Gloves, mask, and sometimes face shield (especially if the patient may cough).