VITAL SIGNS
B/P, pulse, temperature, RR
What is included in VS?
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection
Handwashing
When should gloves be work during electrode application?
When the patient has a known contact-spread illness or open skin, wounds, or rashes.
A pt whose eyes are open and who responds readily to questions is?
Orientated
Excessive sweating is called
Diaphoresis
This is true about VS and pain.
It can affect other VS
What is a type of transmission-based precautions?
contact precautions
Doff is another word for
Removing (taking off)
A patient's head is elevated ______ degrees in Fowler's position
45 degrees
When a stethoscope is used to listen to the heartbeat it is called?
Auscultation
Immediately after counting the patient's pulse, without dropping the wrist or removing the stethoscope.
Best time for an EKG technician to measure RR
An systolic reading of 140 mmHg is considered
High B/P
_______ are a type of Transmission-Based Precautions.
Contact precautions
EKGs are most commonly performed with the patient in what position?
Lying supine, or on his back
Breathing that requires visible effort regardless of body position can be called
Labored breathing
If the patient is receiving oxygen
What must be noted along with an oxygen saturation measurement
What are the two main types of infections?
localized and systemic
An N95 Respirator filters out ____% of room air
95%
An EKG tech needs to practice infection prevention which is also referred to as
Infection control
Blood pressure is measured in ______
mmHg - Millimeters of Mercury
An oral temperature of 37 degrees is considered
noramal
Which link in the chain of infections refers to where the pathogen lives & multiplies?
The reservoir
When splashing of body fluids, secretions, or spraying of blood is likely you need to wear_____ as part of your PPE
Mask
Which regulation requires employers to protect healthcare workers (& EKG Techs) from exposure to bloodborne hazards?
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
The medical term for the proper position of a stethoscope during auscultation of the heartbeat is the ____ intercostal space in the ____ midclavicular line.
fifth, left