office
What are considered patient identifiers.
(name, date of birth, medical record number, last four digits of social security number).
This measures the force of the blood circulating through the arteries
Blood Pressure
The pressure that is recorded when the first sharp tapping sound is heard.
systolic pressure
Ensure the right patient, right medication, right form, right dose, right route, right time, right technique, right education, and right documentation.
Rights of Medication Administration
administered in many sites, with the most common being the upper, outer arm; abdominal region; and the upper thigh.
Subcutaneous injections are administered beneath the skin and into the adipose (fat) tissue.
information that usually describes what is experienced by the patient and is not measurable.
subjective information
medication administered directly into the vein
Intravenous
This measurement is the number of times the heart beats per minute.
Pulse / Heart rate
a sealed glass container designed to hold a single dose of medication.
An ampule
Patient lies flat with hands by sides, feet are extended on table
Supine position
a formal process that Compares the patient’s list of medications to the medical record as a safety measure that reduces the risk of improperly prescribing
Medication reconciliation
Between the cheek and gums resulting in rapid absorption
Buccal
This is the body’s natural defense to fight invasive organisms and is a normal reaction to illness.
Fever
Patient lies flat with knees bent, feet in stirrups.
Lithotomy
a type of service that uses video calling and other technologies to help health care providers provide patient care to a remote location, such as the patient’s home, instead of at a medical facility.
Telehealth/Virtual Visit
Used to examine the ears
Otoscope
upper outer arm, abdominal region, upper thigh, lower back/buttocks
Sites for subcutaneous injections
Observe the patient to gather clues such as facial grimacing or holding or clutching areas.
Pain level
tablets, capsules, oral suspension, emulsions, lozenges, liquid
Forms of medication
abdominal pain, coughing, diarrhea, dysphagia, swelling of face, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, unconsciousness
symptoms of allergic reaction
Single most important defense against the spread of germs (infection)
Hand washing
intradermal injection angle
5 -15 degrees almost parallel to skin
This measurement compares the child’s growth pattern with the national standard.
Growth chart with Height & Weight
After patient is consulted of procedure, risk of complications, benefits an ____ ______ is needed before procedure can take place
Informed consent
Process in which providers enter and send treatment instructions, including medications, laboratory, and radiology orders, via a computer application rather than paper, fax, or phone
computerized provider order entry (CPOE)