Module 1 - Safety, Compliance, And Coordinated Patient Care Flashcards
HIPAA
protected health information
Before an EKG
patient provide consent
Implied Consent
when they start to remove their clothing
Teenagers getting an EKG
need a warrant
Medical Asepsis
wash hands, risk of body fluids
OSHA
employee safety in health care setting
communication with patients steps
1.display professionalism
2.use active listening skills
3.use skilled interviewing techniques
4.provide empathy
5.practice collaboration
6.embrace technology
Blood pressure
systolic/diastolic
radial pulse site
located on the thumb side of the wrist for adults
brachial pulse site
inside the upper arm for children
carotid pulse site
located in the neck just below the jaw for emergency procedures
average heart rate
newborn- 120-160
toddler - 80-130
school age- 70-100
adult - 60-100
temperture
anything over 99 is a fever
oxygen saturation
gathering patient history
social
medical
medication
surgical
all removeable items
jewelry
electronics
preparations for stress test
a light meal
avoid caffeine
wear comfortable clothes
take medication unless told otherwise
plan to be in the office
event monitor
is worn for up to 30 days