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confidentiality policy a set of guidelines that dictates how sensitive data must be protected, stored, and shared.
What is the first-choice vein? Median cubital
Which tube is used for a CBC? Lavender (EDTA)
Which tube is used for PT/INR? Light Blue
Which tube is used for glucose? Gray
How long can a tourniquet stay on? No longer than 1 minute
What angle is used for venipuncture? 15–30°
Where do you label specimens? At the bedside, in front of the patient
What are the two patient identifiers? Full name and date of birth
T wave Ventricular repolarization (ventricles relax)
U wave May appear after the T wave; often associated with hypokalemia (low potassium)
Normal PR interval 0.12-0.20 seconds
Depolarization Electrical stimulation that causes muscle contraction
Repolarization Electrical recovery that allows muscle relaxation
Order of Draw Blood Cultures, Light Blue, Red, Gold/Tiger, Green, Lavender/Pink, Gray
Mnemonic Boys Love real Girls good lets Go
Direct contact transmission Spread through person-to-person physical contact
Indirect contact transmission Spread by touching contaminated objects or surfaces (fomites)
Droplet transmission Spread by large respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking; usually travels about 3-6 feet
Airborne transmission Spread by tiny particles that remain suspended in the air for long periods
Vehicle transmission Spread through contaminated food, water, medications, or blood
Vector transmission Spread by insects or animals such as mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas
Fomite Contaminated object that can transmit disease
Normal blood pressure Less than 120/80 mmHg
Elevated blood pressure Systolic 120-129 mmHg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg
Stage 1 hypertension Systolic 130-139 mmHg or diastolic 80-89 mmHg
Stage 2 hypertension Systolic 140 mmHg or higher or diastolic 90 mmHg or higher
Hypertensive crisis Systolic greater than 180 mmHg and/or diastolic greater than 120 mmHg; requires immediate medical evaluation
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) A health insurance plan that allows patients to see in-network or out-of-network providers without a referral
HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) Requires patients to choose a primary care provider (PCP) and usually requires referrals to see specialists
What is the first-choice vein? Median cubital
What is the correct order of draw? Blood Cultures, Light Blue, Red, Gold/Tiger, Green, Lavender/Pink, Gray
Which tube is used for a CBC? Lavender (EDTA)
Which tube is used for glucose? Gray
How long can a tourniquet stay on? No longer than 1 minute
What angle is used for venipuncture? 15–30°
Where do you label specimens? At the bedside, in front of the patient
What are the two patient identifiers? Full name and date of birth
Created by: Valentine.Taylor
 

 



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