Patient Care
Usually lasts longer than 6 months
What is Chronic Diseases?
First step in performing venipuncture
What is position patient in comfortable position?
Standard speed for EKG
What is 25mm/second?
Responsible for performing tasks assigned by nurse
What is patient care technician?
First step in order of draw
What is blood culture bottle?
Normal EKG complex
What is P WAVE, QRS COMPLEX, T WAVE?
Caused by bacteria entering the body
What is Infectious diseases?
Color of third tube in order of draw
What is Red?
a recording of the heart's electrical activity.
What is electrocardiograph?
Example of a Degenerative disease
What is arthritis?
The angle in which you insert the needle for a venipuncture
What is a 15-30 degree angle?
Left side of chest, fourth intercostal space, midway between V2 + V4
What is V3?
Example of an acute disease
What is Influenza?
Mnemonic for order of draw
What is Be Loving, Respectful, Obedient, Gracious, Lighthearted, Peaceful and Gentle?
Left side of chest, fifth intercostal space, anterior axillary line
What is V5?