Vitals Signs
What is the top number in a blood pressure reading called?
Systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
What is the main purpose of an intravenous cannula?
To deliver fluids and medications directly into a vein.
What does an ECG measure?
The electrical activity of the heart.
What tool is used to examine the ear canal and eardrum?
An otoscope
What is the name of the device used to measure a patient's blood sugar?
A glucometer
What is the medical term for a respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute?
Bradypnea
What transparent section of the IV cannula shows blood return to confirm proper placement in the vein?
The flashback chamber.
A normal QRS complex on an ECG should have a duration of less than how many milliseconds?
Less than 120 ms.
When performing an ear exam on a child, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction?
Down and back.
When taking a patient's temperature with an oral thermometer, the temperature should be placed where?
Under the tongue.
An adult's resting pulse rate is considered normal within what range?
60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm)
This part of the IV cannula is a flexible tube that remains inside the vein after insertion.
The catheter or cannula.
What electrical event in the heart is represented by the P wave on an ECG?
Atrial depolarization.
What is the medical term for the eardrum?
Tympanic membrane
What is the first step you should take before performing an IV cannulation or any other patient procedure?
Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
What does a fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests indicate?
Diabetes
Name one of the three veins mentioned in the slides as a top choice for IV cannulation.
Cephalic, basilic, or dorsal metacarpal veins.
This type of myocardial infarction is characterized by ST-segment elevation in two or more contiguous leads.
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).
What is the name of the chart used to test a person's visual acuity?
The Snellen chart.
What is the primary reason for checking a patient's capillary refill time?
To assess peripheral perfusion and hydration status.
A body temperature below 35°C is known as what?
Hypothermia.
According to the RCN guidelines in the UK, what is the recommended duration for a catheter to stay in place?
72 to 96 hours.
What is the hallmark sign of Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib) on an ECG?
An irregularly irregular R-R interval and no identifiable P waves.
A patient reports seeing "floaters" or "flashing lights." This could be a symptom of what serious condition?
Retinal detachment.
When using a blood pressure cuff, what sound are you listening for to determine the systolic pressure?
The first sound of blood flow returning, also known as Korotkoff sounds.