Vital Signs
60-100
What is the normal pulse range?
This injection type is given at a 90-degree angle into muscle.
What is an intramuscular injection?
You should always do this before removing the needle from the patient’s arm.
What is release the tourniquet?
This position has the patient lying flat on their back, often used for abdominal exams.
What is the supine position?
12-20
What is the average respiratory rate?
This injection type is given at a 90-degree angle into muscle.
What is a subcutaneous injection?
This is the proper time limit for leaving a tourniquet on during a draw.
What is 1 minute?
This position has the patient lying face down, used for back exams.
What is the prone position?
Full and bounding pulse
What is +3?
This is the part of the syringe that is pulled back to draw medication.
What is the plunger?
This is the name of the document or form that must be checked before drawing blood to verify the patient and the tests ordered.
What is the requisition form (or lab order form)?
In this position, the patient is lying on their left side with the right knee bent, used for rectal temperatures or enemas.
What is the Sim’s position?
95%-100%
What is healthy 02 sat?
This is the amount (in mL) of solution typically injected during a TB skin test.
What is 0.1 mL?
This is the proper angle for needle insertion during a venipuncture.
What is 15–30 degrees?
This position is used for patients who are short of breath and involves the head of the bed raised 30–45 degrees.
What is Semi-Fowler’s position?
This artery is most commonly used when checking a patient's pulse at the wrist.
What is the radial artery?
This intramuscular injection site is preferred for infants under 12 months.
What is the vastus lateralis?
This vein in the antecubital area is most commonly used for venipuncture.
What is the median cubital vein?
This position, with the patient sitting upright at a 90-degree angle, is commonly used to improve breathing in patients with congestive heart failure or severe shortness of breath.
What is High Fowler’s position?