Joyce C. Villamar Assignment No. 4 IV – Calcium November 26‚ 2012 Sterile Bandage A sterile bandage‚ also known as a sterile dressing‚ is any material that is free from infectious matter and that is used to cover an open wound or injury to help control bleeding and prevent additional contamination from the environment. One of the principle functions of the skin is to act as a guard against microorganisms‚ commonly called germs; debris; chemicals‚ and other substances from the
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Vital Signs Vital Signs (Cardinal Signs) – measurable‚ concrete indicators that are essential for life. 1. Body Temperature – the degree of the body heat that is a result of the balance maintained between heat produced and heat lost by the body. a. Methods of Temperature measurement i. Oral – under the tongue – most commonly used ii. Rectal – in the rectum – most accurate (children 7 – 80-90/min. iii. Children 1-7 – 80-120/min
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Pursuit of a degree as a medical assistant will require dedication‚ research‚ and passion‚ for successful completion of the combination of course work‚ clinical‚ and externship experience necessary to work in this role within the medical field. Entering into the medical assistant program will depend on what suites your needs. Do your research on the school of your choice‚ keeping in mind‚ their accreditation(s). Before perusing a diploma or degree in medical assisting‚ you must be dedicated‚ and
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Christopher L. Stinson ENG110 30 Apr 2010 The Process of Starting an IV While serving in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman‚ I developed many skills. Perhaps one of the most important skills is the ability to place an intravenous catheter into a vein. This procedure is most commonly referred to as “starting an IV”. In today’s medical community‚ intravenous cannulation is necessary for the administration of many antibiotics and other therapeutic drugs. Listed below are the procedures
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|Christy N. Wilson | Medical Assistant/ Certified Nursing Assistant |CNA‚ MA WITH 5 YEARS OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPERIENCE IN MULTI-PHYSICIAN FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICES‚ OBGYN‚ GERIATRIC AND AMBULATORY CARE CENTERS. | |ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE AS A PHLEBOTOMIST‚ AND PATIENT CASE WORKER. KNOWN FOR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING PREMIUM PATIENT CARE. SKILLS INCLUDE: | |—Lab Preparation/ Urinalysis — Microscopic Set- up
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(PE)‚ myocardial infarction‚ open heart surgery‚ disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome‚ and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an anticoagulant in transfusion and dialysis procedures‚ to maintain patency of indwelling venipuncture devices‚ and diagnosis and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (p.517). In Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (2013)‚ Pharmaceutics
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CELLULAR AND IMMUNE CONCEPTS MARISA FRITKIN MED 3015A VICKI SWEET‚ INSTRUCTOR OCTOBER 22‚ 2012 I decided to write my paper about the coagulation system‚ including clot formation‚ but mainly about Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation‚ also known as DIC‚ is a pathological activation of blood clotting mechanisms that may happen in response to a variety of diseases‚ or illnesses. However‚ DIC‚ is most commonly observed in severe sepsis and septic
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Healthcare Consent legislation applies to everyone above the age of 18 (some places 16) and has the following rights (Ref 1) 1) The right to give or refuse consent 2) The right to choose a particular form of healthcare on any grounds including moral or religious grounds 3) The right to revoke consent 4) The right to expect that a decision to give‚ refuse or revoke consent will be respected 5) The right to be involved to the greatest degree possible in all case planning and decision making
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Laboratory Procedures in Serology Collection and Preparation of Specimen Fresh serum is always used Blood-Collected in the morning‚ usually venipuncture *Insert procedure here* Heat Inactivation for Serum Specimen *Insert procedure here* Reagents are serological purposes are purchased as pre-packed kits. The antigen suspension is in a dropper bottle that delivers a requisive quality. The kit also contains buffer and other accessories required for performing the test. Saline (85% NaCl w/
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Performing venipunctures and nonintravenous injections. 5. Observing and reporting patients’ signs or symptoms. (b) Administering basic first aid. (c) Assisting with patient examinations or treatments. (d) Operating office medical equipment. (e) Collecting routine laboratory
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