Random Info Flashcards
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-actualization ] self-fulfillment needs
Self-esteem ] psychological needs
Social needs ]
Safety ] basic needs
Physiological ]««««starts here
ABCDE
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
Cardiac Blood Flow
Sup Vena Cava
Right Atrium
Tricuspid Valve
Right Ventricle
Pulmonary Valve
Pulmonary Artery
Lungs
Left Atrium
Mitral Valve
Left Ventricle
Aortic valve
Aorta
Body
Chest Exam Order
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Components of Med Order
Patient name
Date/time
Medication name
Dosage
Route
Time and frequency
Provider signature
Special consideration
What to do when receiving telephone or verbal orders
Write it
Read it back
Confirm it
Need prescriber’s signature on verbal/phone orders when? (time)
within 24 hours
Seven Rights of Med Admin
Right medication
Right dose
Right patient
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
Right indication
What to do when medication error occurs
FIRST asses the patient’s condition
Notify provider
When patient is stable, report the incident
File incident report
Report near misses and incidents that cause no harm as well
What factors affect the absorption of drugs into the blood?
route of administration, ability of drug to dissolve, and conditions at the site of absorption
injection sites
subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal
