Patient Care
An ileostomy drains _______ stool.
Liquid
Inadequate lighting, obstacles, and health problems can cause…
Falls
Dispose of sharps in the…
Sharps container
____ carry freshly oxygenated blood to the body.
Arteries
The dividing wall between the atria…
Septum
When applying a splint you start from the ______ part of the extremity to the proximal part.
Distal
Taking an advantage of a vulnerable individual for the abuser‘s personal gain.
Exploitation
The first step of ensuring that a piece of medical equipment is as clean as possible.
Sanitization
If there is a rip or tear in the packaging of the needle then…
Discard the needle in the sharps container.
What is the bpm rate of the AV node?
40-60
Once you have removed a peripheral IV catheter you…
Inspect the tip to be sure that it is intact.
Dry heat, gas, chemicals, UV, ionizing radiation, and steam under pressure in an autoclave can be used to _____ equipment.
Steralize
A substance that reduces the number of pathogens on a surface…
Antiseptic
Activation of the cells of the heart by an electrical impulse for the purpose of initiating a contraction.
Depolarization
A proactive activity that can directly affect patients’ perception of their hospital experience. (Opportunity to observe any changes in the patient’s condition and report it to the nurse.)
Rounding
After puncturing the finger with a lancet then…
Wipe away the first drop of blood.
What is the standard gain of an EKG?
10 mm/mV
The five rights of delegation are…
Task, Circumstance, Person, Direction, and Supervision.
Errors that occur at any time before analyzing the specimen…
Preanalytical errors
Where is the lead V4 placed?
Left side of the chest, fifth intercostal space, and midclavicular line.