Phlebotomy
List the tubes in order of draw.
Yellow, Lt Blue, Red (glass),Red (plastic),lt Green, Gold, Lavender, Gray, Royal Blue.
What does the P wave, QRS complex,T wave represent ?
P wave- atrial depolarization
QRS complex- ventricular depolarization
T wave- Ventricular Repolarization
What is the order of the chain of infection ?
Reservoir,host,portal of exit, made of transmission,portal of entry, susceptible host .
How far should the catheter be inserted for a male pt ?
6-7in
Is the PCT able to give result to a pt ?
No.
What is likely to occur if a tourniquet is left on a pt for too long ?
Hemoconcentration
List the lead of the einthoven triangle and the limbs they measure the current between.
L1-RA-LA
L2-RA-LF
L3-LA-LF
A rat is carrying several diseases. What would is the rat considered to be ?
A vector.
List the normal characteristics of urine
straw or pale color; non-odorous
How after should the pct have a PE move/get out of bed ?
Every 2 hrs.
What equipment is needed to perform a hand venipuncture ?
Butterfly needle, syringe, gauze, band aid, tourniquet.
What rhythm has a Sawtooth pattern ?
Atrial Flutter
What precaution should the pct take when treating a pt with varicella ?
Airborne.
What urine test is specifically required the urine to be kept room temperature ?
specific gravity.
The nurse asks the PCT to collect an ABG specimen. What should the pct respond ?
ABG collection is outside of scope of practice.
Name the vein that lies closest to the brachial artery.
Basilic vein.
Define Repolarization
Muscle relaxation as NA+ K+ return to the original places and the cell returns to a negative.
A pct is caring for a pt with hepatitis B. What precautions does the PCT needs to take ?
Standard.
How is a suprapublic catherter instereted ?
surgically through the abdominal wall directly into the bladder.
Which GTT is the PCT able to take ?
Fingersticks.
What is the preferred antiseptic used for blood alcohol collection ?
Benzalkonium and chloride.
List the precordial leads positions.
V1- 4th ICS right sternal border.
V2- 4th ICS, Left sternal border.
V3- Between V2 and V4.
V4- 5th ICS,midclavicular.
V5-5th ICS,anterior axillary.
V6-5th ICS anterior midaxillary.
A pct is caring for a pt who is in negative pressure room. What precautions does the pct need to take when caring for pt ?
Airborne.
what is most common sizing for adult catheter's ?
14,16, or 18 Fr
A PCT is present to witness a pt signing consent to a procedure. What is the PCT responsible verifying in this situation ?
That the pts signature was their own.