vital signs
This vital sign measures the number of heartbeats per minute.
What is pulse
This is the most important step to prevent the spread of infection before and after patient care.
What is hand hygiene
This is the first step in proper hand hygiene before putting on PPE.
washing hands or using hand sanitizer
What does an EKG measure?
What is the electrical activity of the heart
This is the most common site used for venipuncture in adults.
The median cubital vein.
This term describes a blood pressure reading higher than 140/90 mmHg.
What is hypertension
Before assisting a patient to stand, you should do this to the wheels of the bed and wheelchair.
What is lock them
This piece of PPE protects the mucous membranes of the eyes from splashes or sprays.
goggles or a face shield
This term describes a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute
What is tachycardia
Before drawing blood, a phlebotomist must always ask for this to verify the patient.
patient’s full name and date of birth
The medical term for an abnormally fast respiratory rate.
What is tachypnea
This is the correct order for removing PPE to avoid contamination
gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, then mask
This wave represents atrial depolarization
What is the P wave
This color tube top is used for coagulation tests like PT or PTT.
a light blue top
This vital sign is typically assessed using the brachial artery in infants.
What is blood pressure
This is the name of the precautions used for all patients, regardless of diagnosis, to prevent the spread of infection.
standard precautions
This type of artifact can be caused by a patient shivering or moving during the EKG
What is somatic tremor
This is the term for the order in which blood collection tubes should be filled to avoid cross-contamination of additives.
Order of draw
A fever is generally defined as a body temperature at or above this value in Fahrenheit.
What is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is the type of precaution used for diseases like tuberculosis, requiring a fit-tested N95 respirator.
Airborne precautions
This arrhythmia is characterized by no identifiable P waves, an irregularly irregular rhythm, and can lead to stroke if untreated
What is atrial fibrillation
This is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be left on a patient’s arm.
1 minute