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CCMA Exam Prep (NHA)During an emergent crisis, DO NOT - -alarm the patient
-3 essentials when performing blood draws - -1. test requisition review
2. proper patient identification
3. site choice
-2 essentials when performing EKG or other cardiac monitoring - -1. inform
pt. of what is expected
2. observe for complications
-CLIA-waived tests - -simple, performed with low risk of error
-When performing a CLIA-waived test, always... - -1. identify the patient
2. wear PPE
3. read all manufacturer directions and instructions
-BIG OSHA (needle) protocol - -do NOT recap needles
-Sharps container - -Puncture and leak proof and labeled with biohazard
symbol for disposal of scalpels, needles and any other sharp object
-Biohazard bag - -Leak proof bag for disposal of gloves, gauze and
bandages
-Standard Precautions - -ALL bodily fluids except sweat are to be considered
infectious for all patients.
-Change gloves... - -When handling contaminated surfaces and in-between
patients
-Before putting gloves on you should always - -wash hands with soap and
water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
-Blood pressure measures the - -pressure of blood against the walls of the
artery and ventricles
-The artery and ventricles contract so that the ... - -blood is pushed to the
aorta and pulmonary artery
-Systole - -heart contracts
-Diastole - -heart relaxes
, -FIRST thing you do when taking any pt. vitals - -Tell patient what you're
going to do
-If you have to manually obtain a BP, what should you palpate? - -Brachial
artery in antecubital region of arm
-When taking BP, which arm should you use? - -Generally the right unless
the left has stronger pulse
-Heart rate gives physician information about the heart's... - -rhythm,
volume and vessel elasticity
-How long should you count to get a pt.'s HR? - -30 sec. (multiply by 2) or 1
minute
*IF there are irregularities, count for 1 minute
-T/F: You should tell the pt. when you are measuring their respirations. - -
False, do NOT tell the pt. as this may cause them to change their breathing
patterns.
-How long should you observe a pt.'s respirations for? - -30 sec. (multiply by
2) or 1 minute
-Most common site for a temperature reading - -oral
-Question to ask pts. before taking their oral temp: - -"Have you eaten
anything, had anything to drink, smoked, or exercised within 30 minutes of
coming to the doctor today?"
-What position do you put patients in to obtain a rectal temperature? - -
Sims or lateral recumbent position: pt. lies on left side, left hip and leg
straight, right hip and knee bent
-For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a
pt. over the age of 3? - -Pull up and back
-For an aural/tympanic temperature, how should you manipulate the ear in a
pt. under the age of 3? - -Pull down and back
-Where is the temporal artery temperature readings taken? - -On the
forehead
-Where is the axillary temperature reading taken? - -Armpit
-Anthropometric measurements include... - -height and weight
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