VITAL SIGNS
STANDING ORDERS
POCT
POLICY
PURDUE HISTORY
100

The appropriate size of this must be used or the result will be inaccurate

What is blood pressure cuff?

100

This standing order may only be used in ECA

What is SO Electrocardiogram (EKG)?

100

If symptoms have persisted longer than 10 days, you should not perform this test without a provider's order

What is Covid?

100

This person must have the ability to see the point of physical contact throughout the examination

What is chaperone? 

(Chaperone Policy)

100

This man founded the university, and was later buried on campus in Memorial Mall

Who is John Purdue?

200

You must document this for all biological females

What is last menstrual period?

200

The patient must me three criteria in order to use this standing order

What is influenza?

200

This test should not be performed if a patient has taken AZO, Pyridium, or Rifampin

What is a female urinalysis?

200

T-shirts with or without logos, leggings not covered by a tunic, and beach-style footwear are examples of this

What is unacceptable attire?

(Dress Code Policy) 

Purdue t-shirts may be worn with jeans on Fridays

200

In 1896, Purdue's president founded this conference while in a meeting in Chicago

What is the Big Ten Conference?

300

This must be performed for all patients presenting for physicals or with complaints of possible concussion and/or headache

What is visual acuity?

300
The patient may qualify for this standing order because they complain of sore throat and swollen lymph nodes, reported fever of 100.6, and visible exudate 

What is rapid strep?

300

This swab must stand in well of test cassette for one minute before being removed

What is influenza?

300

Phone notes must be signed off within this time frame

What is 72 business hours?

(Nursing Intake and Documentation Policy)


300

Purdue Research Foundation provided the funds for this pilot's attempt to fly around-the-world

Who is Amelia Earhart?

400

This must be reported to the provider verbally, by IM, or by written note on provider's desk

What is an out-of-range value?

400

The correct dose of Ondansetron to be administered for nausea

What is 8mg (2 tablets)?

400

This test requires three drops of the patient's sample liquid placed into the sample well

What is urine hcg (urine pregnancy)?

400

The purpose of this statement is to indicate that the sick individual has been evaluated by a healthcare provider after 3 days of sick leave

What is a return-to-work statement?

(Illness Related Absence Policy)

400

This was a gift from the Class of 1958 and 1959 and sits near to PUSH and Neil Armstrong Hall

What is the Gateway to the Future arch?

500

Repeat vital signs must be obtained within this time frame prior to patient transfer to an outside location

What is 15 minutes?

500

You must repeat a full set of vital signs one hour after administration of this medication and/or prior to discharge 

What is acetaminophen?

500

The number of drops from each bottle needed to create the test reagent

What is four?

500

This may be accepted by a licensed staff member only in an emergency situation

What is verbal order? 

(Verbal Orders Policy)

Applies to RNs only. Nursing staff should never take verbal orders unless in an emergency situation. 

500

This is the year PUSH opened as a student hospital

What is 1961?