BP
What should you ask the patient before taking vitals
In the last 30 min, have you had any caffeine, nicotine, exercise, pain
Where do you apply the tourniquet
Halfway between elbow and shoulder
Patient should be placed in what position
Supine Position
Where is the deltoid muscle located
2-3 fingers below the Acromion Process
Always allow site to
AIR DRY
If unable to get an accurate reading, you will
Wait 30 sec and try again
When do you release the tourniquet
As last specimen tube is filling
What should you do before removing leads
Confirm with provider for approval
Replace needle cap with what method
One-handed scoop method
What two things should you always confirm with the patient
First/last name & DOB
First, you will palpate the
Brachial Artery
What should you do before patient leaves the room
Label specimen tubes
Leads should be placed in what areas
Fleshy Areas
What are the 4 checks
O.I.C.E. - Order, Integrity, Concentration, Expiration
What will you do every time you enter the room
Perform hand hygiene
How much will you inflate the cuff above the baseline systolic
30mm
What should you do if specimen tubes contain additives
Gently rotate 8-10 times
Where are V1 and V2 placed
The 4th ICS, left and right sternal border
What size needles are used for IM and SQ injections
A PPD test must be read within what time frame
48-72 hours
This percentage of measurement is used to determine cuff size
40% across
What angle should you insert the needle
15-30 degree angle
What causes a wandering baseline
Bad lead connection
What degree are IM and SQ injections given
You WILL NOT wear gloves for which test
PPD reading