Vital Signs, Phlebotomy, and injections
What does the pulse oximeter measure?
The amount of oxygen contained in the blood
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops effectively pumping blood
The term that means abnormal condition of water in the kidneys
hydronephrosis
What tool is used for the chemical assessment of urine
reagent strip
This part of the eye contains muscles that control the shape of the lens to help focus light on the retina
Cilia body
Normal adult resting heart rate
60-80 bpm
The part of the history that contains the patients previous surgeries
past medical history
Stomatoplasty is
surgical repair of the mouth
When should a 24 hour urine specimen begin
second void of the day
The organ of corti is located in the
inner ear
Where are skin punctures usually performed on an infant?
The heel
Changes in the body not apparent to the observer but experienced by the patient
Symptoms
thrombolysis
What is the process of collecting blood
phlebotomy
This eye disease is caused by abnormal shape or curvature of the cornea
astigmatism
An injection given in the innermost layer of skin
subcutaneous injection
no visible p-waves and an irregular QRS complex
atrial fibrillation
A projection or outgrowth; growing out of a wart
excresence
Why is it important that a healthcare worker follow the correct order of draw during venipuncture
The blood may be contaminated in the order of draw is not followed
part of the ear that carries sound waves to the malleus, incus, and stapes
middle ear
Subcutaneous injections should go in the fatty tissues of what areas
deltoids, side of umbilicus, thighs
How does defibrillation work
It stuns the heart to stop ventricular fibrillation
The term meaning to look or view
-scopy
What would cause an interruption in blood flow during venipuncture
bevel might be pressed against vein wall, tourniquet might be too tight, needle may be too deep or shallow
When doing a COVID-19 test, the swab needs to reach what part of the nose/throat to get an adequate sample
naospharyngeal