Vital Signs
60-100
What is the normal pulse range?
This injection type is given at a 90-degree angle into muscle.
What is an intramuscular injection?
You should always do this before removing the needle from the patient’s arm.
What is release the tourniquet?
BP
What is blood pressure?
Pediatrics
What is the department for children?
12-20
What is the average respiratory rate?
This injection type is given at a 45-degree angle into muscle.
What is a subcutaneous injection?
This is the proper time limit for leaving a tourniquet on during a draw.
What is 1 minute?
PRN
What is "as needed"?
Cardiology
What department that treats problems with the heart?
Full and bounding pulse
What is +3?
This is the part of the syringe that is pulled back to draw medication.
What is the plunger?
This is the name of the document or form that must be checked before drawing blood to verify the patient and the tests ordered.
What is the requisition form (or lab order form)?
PO
What is "by mouth"?
Neurology
What part of medicine that deals with the brain and nerves?
95%-100%
What is healthy 02 sat?
This is the amount (in mL) of solution typically injected during a TB skin test.
What is 0.1 mL?
This is the proper angle for needle insertion during a venipuncture.
What is 15–30 degrees?
BID
What is "twice a day?"
Nephrology
What is is the department that treats kidney problems and diseases?
This artery is most commonly used when checking a patient's pulse at the wrist.
What is the radial artery?
This intramuscular injection site is preferred for infants under 12 months.
What is the vastus lateralis?
This vein in the antecubital area is most commonly used for venipuncture.
What is the median cubital vein?
COPD
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Rheumatology
What dept.treats autoimmune and joint diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis?