Clinical Skills Flashcards
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When performing a venipuncture, which vein is the preferred first choice in the antecubital fossa?
Answer: Median cubital vein
The median cubital vein is preferred because it is large, stable, and less likely to roll or bruise.
A patient's blood pressure reading is 148/94 mmHg. How should this be documented?
Answer: Hypertensive reading requiring provider notification
A reading of 148/94 mmHg exceeds the normal range (less than 120/80) and falls in the Stage 2 hypertension category, requiring provider notification.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Answer: Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
The correct sequence is gown first, then mask, then goggles/face shield, and finally gloves to prevent contamination.
What does PERRLA stand for in a clinical assessment?
Answer: Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PERRLA is a clinical abbreviation used when documenting a neurological eye assessment indicating normal pupil function.
A patient is positioned in the Trendelenburg position. What does this describe?
Answer: Patient lying flat with feet elevated above the head
The Trendelenburg position involves the patient lying supine with the lower body and legs elevated above the head and heart.
Which pulse site is palpated when assessing circulation in a patient's lower leg?
Answer: Popliteal pulse
The popliteal pulse is located behind the knee and is used to assess circulation in the lower extremity.
When administering an intradermal injection for a tuberculin skin test, at what angle is the needle inserted?
Answer: 15 degrees
Intradermal injections are administered at a 10–15 degree angle to place medication just below the outer layer of skin, forming a wheal.