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Name a treatment that uses a balloon to restore blood flow to the heart.
angioplasty or PTCA
Why should you wipe the first droplet of blood after a skin puncture for capillary blood?
may be contaminated with alcohol or other substances on the skin
Surgical hose must be applied carefully. What should the healthcare provider check for after application? Name one example.
No wrinkles, compression in correct areas, no pressure on toes, no rough edges on skin
How often must surgical hose be removed?
q 8 hrs to check for pressure points or red areas
Why should the pt be in supine position when applying surgical hose?
To help the fluid to not pool in the lower extremities by dependent edema.
What is the name of the needle or blade used for the skin puncture for capillary blood?
lancet
What items should be documented on an IV site?
Your initials, date, time and gauge
In what type of blood vessel do you put an IV?
vein
What is the difference in fasting blood sugar and glucose tolerance test?
No eating/drinking before 8-12 hours for FBS. In GTT, the pt is given glucose to see how they tolerate it.
What should the finger for the skin puncture for capillary blood look like?
pink in color, no injuries, scarring, or callouses.
In the conduction pathway, what is the natural pacemaker of the heart and where is it located.
SA node and Right atrium
How does blood travel from the right side of the heart to the lungs?
pulmonary artery
What are the 4 layers of an artery (inner to outer)?
Tunica intima, tunica media and tunica adventicia
Which vessels located in the lower body have valves in them?
veins
What condition has occurred when blood flow has been blocked off in the coronary arteries?
Myocardial infarction
Which leukocyte produces antibodies to fight infection?
Lymphocyte
