postions/pulse point
This pulse point is located on the thumb side of the wrist.
What is the radial pulse?
This node delays the impulse before it moves to the ventricles
What is the AV node?
120/80-140/90
what is the normal range of BP
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What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
This technique requires a stethoscope.
What is auscultation?
The patient is lying on their back with knees flexed and feet in stirrups.
What is the lithotomy position?
This condition refers to high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
pain
What is the 5th vital sign ?
This protective equipment includes gloves, masks, and goggles.
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
This technique involves tapping the body to assess underlying structures.
What is percussion?
This pulse is found behind the knee.
What is the popliteal pulse?
Each small box on EKG paper equals this amount of time.
What is 0.04 seconds?
This part of the brain regulates body temperature.
What is the hypothalamus?
The acronym PASS is used for operating this device.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This technique uses the hands to feel for abnormalities.
What is palpation?
The patient is sitting upright at a 90-degree angle.
What is Fowler’s position?
This lead placement system uses 12 different views of the heart.
what is a 12-lead EKG?
This term describes the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.
What is pulse pressure?
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What is a sharps container?
Observing chest symmetry during breathing is part of this technique.
What is inspection?
This pulse is used when the heart rhythm is irregular.
This pulse is used when heart rhythm is irregular.
What is the apical pulse?
This vessel is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to systemic circulation.
What is the aorta?
This temperature route is considered the most accurate for core temperature
What is rectal?
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What is OSHA?
This order is used for most physical exams (except the abdomen).
What is inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation?