What does SOAP stand for concerning medical documentation?
S: Subjective
O: Objective
A: Assessment
P: Plan
What type of PPE is needed for
... [Show More] routine venipunctures?
Gloves
What is the correct sequence of obtaining vital signs?
Temperature, Respiration, Pulse, Blood Pressure
Where is the correct placement of an oral thermometer?
Under the tongue on either side
What sequence of steps in taking an oral temperature?
1. Identify Patient
2. Explain the procedure and obtain consent
3. Put on the probe cover
4. Place the thermometer sublingually
5. Read results
6. Remove probe cover and dispose
7. Document procedure
Auscultation
Listening to sounds produced by the body during physical assessment
Palpation
To assess by touch during physical assessment
Where is the radial pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
Anterior aspect of the the wrist towards the base of the thumb
Where is the carotid pulse palpated to assess heart rate?
Area between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and larynx on the anterior side of the neck
What is normal pulse rate?
60 - 100 bpm
What is average body temperature?
98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
What is normal respiratory rate?
12 - 20 rpm
Bradypnea
Respiration below 12 rpm
Apnea
Cessation of breathing
Tachypnea
Respiration above 20 rpm
Respiration
1 Inhalation and 1 Exhalation
Normal BMI
18.5 to 24.9
BMI
Body Mass Index
Stadiometer
Medical Equipment Used to Measure Body Height
How is head circumference measured?
From the most circumferential area of the skull
Lithotomy Position
Lying in supine position with knees and hips bent in 60-90 degrees
Prone Position
Lying on stomach
Supine Position
Lying on back
Log Rolling
A maneuver used to move a patient without flexing the spinal column. Patient's legs are stretched, the head is held, to immobilize the neck
When performing a knee range of motion excerise, what should be the hand placement for the Patient Care Technician?
One hand on the patient's knee and the other on the foot
4-point gait
A gait in forward motion using crutches: first one crutch is advanced, then the opposite leg, then the second crutch, then the second leg, and so on.
Assisting a patient ascending stairs
Step up on your non-affected leg first, then step up on the injured leg. PCT should be in back of the patient, situated slightly to the affected side
Active assisted range of motion
Patient uses the muscles surrounding the joint to perform the exercise but requires some help from the therapist or equipment (such as a strap).
How do PCT's prevent pressure ulcers?
Inspecting the skin regularly, keeping skin hydrated, frequent changes in position, checking [Show Less]