Blood Pressure
This is the most common error made when taking a blood pressure.
What is choosing the wrong cuff size?
This is the most accurate method for assessing a temperature but is rarely used in the outpatient setting.
What is rectal?
This is a set of tasks performed by nursing staff that prepares a patient for the provider.
What is rooming?
This color dot indicates an order has been placed.
What is a blue?
During an intimate exam, there should be one of these to listen, observe and verify the care that is being provided.
What is a chaperone?
This is the top number of a blood pressure reading that measure highest point of pressure as blood is pumped out of the heart.
What is systolic or systole?
This is often referred to as the 5th vital sign.
What is pain or pain level?
During the rooming process, if a patient complains of chest pain or is short of breath, this should be your first action.
What is get help?
This is the pulse range for adults.
What is 60 to 100 bpm?
This is the actual name for the equipment we use to take a blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
A full respiration cycle is made up of these two phases.
What is an inspiration and expiration (inhale/exhale)?
This is how long you should wait in the rooming process before taking the vital signs.
What is at least 5 minutes?
This is a type of phrase is used for quick documentation of routine activities.
What is a SmartPhrase (dot phrase)?
CPR stands for this life-saving process.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
These are the sounds you hear when taking a blood pressure, named after the Russian physician who discovered them.
What are Korotkoff sounds?
These two measurements are always taken for anyone under the age of 18.
What is height and weight?
This is the communication process that CVMC promotes we use for all patient interactions. Lub dub, lub, dub.
What is S.T.A.R.T. with Heart?
This is the print out that every patient should receive at the end of the visit.
What is the After Visit Summary (AVS)?
This is the type of specimen collection technique that requires the use of a lancet.
What is a capillary puncture?
A blood pressure cuff should be deflated at this many mmHg per second when taking a reading.
What is 2-3 mmHg per second?
This is the pulse point that can be found on the top of the foot.
What is the dorsalis pedis?
These are the types of medications that should be included on a medication list.
What is prescribed, over-the-counter and supplements?
After reviewing the medications or allergies, nursing staff should always click this button.
What is the Mark as Reviewed button?
This is a type of reaction a patient may have due to a stressful situation which can cause them to faint.
What is a vasovagal reaction?