Sequence 3 final prep Flashcards
what are the possible causes of a wandering baseline?
poor skin prep, dangling wire
what to wear when doing a throat culture?
gloves, goggles, mask w/ face shield
what is peak expiratory flow rate?
air forced quickly from the lungs
what to do when an EKG lead does not appear on tracing?
reconnect the wire
what to do to prepare a pt for spirometry?
have the pt wear a nose clip
what does it mean when you get a flatline?
detached/loose wire
what zone on the peak flow requires immediate medical attention?
red zone
where should you place needles?
leak-proof sharps container
what sample is needed to check for parasites?
stool sample
what exam is done to check for protozoa and parasites?
O&P (ova and parasite)
what needle is needed for an IM antibiotic injection?
1in-1 1/2 in
what should the pt do if performing urine collection at home?
refrigerate in between collections
what kind of urine is needed for a culture?
clean catch midstream
which lead is placed at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line?
V4
how many times should you check your dosage calculations?
Everytime you perform dosage calculations
what sample would you collect if the practitioner suspects TB?
sputum
abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine indicates?
diabetes mellitus
which method of parenteral administration injects into fatty tissue?
subcutaneous
what is an error on an EKG called?
Artifact
what is the normal color of urine?
pale yellow-yellow
