phlebotomy
Anatomy/Physiology
EKG
Medical Terminology
patient care
100
Collected for a urinalysis. No special measures are needed. It is collected anytime.
what is: Random Urine Specimens
100
Coagulation issues that affect phlebotomy:
what is: Drugs like Heparin and Coumadin suppress clotting and may result in patient bleeding more than normal
100
Commonly known as a heart attack, is a term that refers to an obstruction to the myocardial tissue. This obstruction causes an interruption of the blood supply to part of the heart which causes the heart cells to die.
what is: Myocardial infarction
100
The patient is supine on a surface inclined 45°, head at the lower end and legs flexed over the upper end.
what is: Trendelenburg Position
100
This is pain that occurs after an amputation.
what is: Phantom pain
200
Once a specimen has been collected, the following information should be on the label:
what is: 1. Patient's name and identification number
2. Source (collection site) of the specimen
3. Date and time of collection
4. Doctor's name
5. The initials of the person who took the specimen
200
Parts of a multi-sample needle:
what is: 1.) Bevel
2.) Shaft
3.) Threaded hub
4.) Rubber sleeve over needle
200
This involves using a piece of paper and marking an R-wave, then marking the next R-wave and using that to judge the R-waves of the rest of the rhythm.
what is: Paper and Pen Method
200
Front part of body.
what is: Ventral
200
Agreement implied by the patient for examination and treatment when presenting for a routine visit; also in an emergency, consent that is assumed the patient would give if the patient could do so.
what is: Implied consent
300
The first vein of choice because it is large and rarely moves during needle insertion.
what is: Median Cubital Vein
300
How does the needle size work?
what is: The smaller the number of the needle the bigger it is.
most butterfly needles are usually a 23 to 25
300
The Five Steps for Analyzing an ECG
what is: Heart rate, regularity, P-waves, QRS complex, and P-R interval.
300
Used to examine spine and back. Patient lies on abdomen with head turned to one side for comfort. Arms may be above head or alongside body. Cover with sheet or bath blanket.
what is: Prone Position
300
Lasts longer, possibly a lifetime. Example, arthritis.
what is: Chronic pain
400
Additives used are sodium fluoride, a preservative that inhibits glycotic action and potassium oxalate, an anticoagulant that binds calcium. Commonly used for glucose tolerance and lactic acid measurement.
what is: grey top
400
Catheter or cannula connected to a stopcock or cap with a diaphragm that provides access for administering medications.
what is: Heparin or Saline Lock
400
A term used to describe a straight line on the ECG strip with illustrates the resting state of the myocardial cells. The isoelectric line represents the beginning and ending point of the five major waves of the cardiac cycle.
what is: Isoelectric line
400
The patient is lying on their back on the bed. It is considered the most comfortable position. It is ideal to have two to three pillows under the back and shoulders. The patient's hips should be at the place where the bend bends when the bed head is rolled up.Ideal for many treatments, as well as watching TV or feeding, and is comfortable for patient's with trouble breathing.
what is: Fowler's Position
400
what is: Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
500
Small, red, smooth hemorrhagic spots appearing on a patient's skin.
what is: Petechiae
500
Refers to the resting metabolic state of the body, usually early in the morning after fasting for at least 12 hours
what is: Basal State
500
This involves counting the number of QRS complexes on a 6 second rhythm and multiplying that number by 10, this is the only method that can be used on an irregular rhythm.
what is: The 6 Second Interval x 10 Method
500
Divides the body into front and back portions
what is: Frontal Plane
500
Can be terror, fear, or grief. This type of pain could lead to disorders such as depression, PTSD, or an anxiety disorder.
what is: Psychological pain