Patient Care
What is the first step to stopping a nosebleed?
Have the patient sit up and lean forward.
How many Precordial leads are there?
6
What are the 2 most common patient identifiers?
Name and date of birth.
How long does the CDC recommend to rub hands together while performing hand hygiene.
At least 20 seconds
What is the "scope of practice"?
The sum of tasks that your certification prepares you to handle.
How do you identify shock?
Rapid pulse, increased shallow breathing, blank stare, cold/clammy skin.
What is the middle layer of the heart called?
Myocardium
What is the second step when performing a blood draw?
Wash hands and put gloves on.
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
Pathogen
Who is at the top of the chain of command?
The director
What are the 5 rights of delegation?
Right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, right supervision.
What is the standard paper speed for an EKG?
25 mm/second
Where do you perform a capillary blood draw?
On the sides of either the middle or ring fingers.
What are the types of infection?
Acute, Chronic, Latent, and Opportunistic
What is necessary when a work injury has occurred?
Tell your charge nurse and fill out an incident report.
What is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Self-Actualization
What represents ventricular repolarization?
T waves.
What color is the EDTA additive tube?
Lavender
What are the types of disease precautions?
Contact, Airborne, and Droplet
What is the main purpose of The Joint Commission?
To create operational standards that continuously improve patient safety and quality of care.
What temperature does the water need to be for bed baths?
Between 37 to 46 degrees Celsius or 98.6 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the average heart rate for a patient with supraventricular tachycardia?
Above 150/minute
What type of test is the heparin tube?
Chemistry
What organization requires employers to provide SDS for their workers?
OSHA
What documents allows patients to have the right of privacy?
Patients bill of rights