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| what is normal body temp in celsius? |
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| how many pounds are equal to one kilogram |
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| how many minutes should you monitor a patient after administering a medication? |
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| it is the removal or destruction of disease causing organisms or infected material |
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| these chemical agents are used to kill specific groups of microrganisms |
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| antiseptics and disinfectants |
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| this chemical agent can only be used on onliving objects and are toxic to living tissue |
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| what is the most frequent route of drug administration |
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| what type of syringe is marked with 0.01 ml gradients |
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| sub-q injections usually use what type of needle? |
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| what is the size and gauge of needle commonly used for IM |
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1 to 2 inch
19 or 21 gauge needle |
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| What is the most common infection contracted from a needle stick injury? |
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| what site is commonly used for allergy testing? |
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| epidermis or intradermal injection |
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| at what angle do you insert the needle into the skin with a intradermal injection |
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| How much fluid can be injected in a sub-Q injection |
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| What is the injection angle for sub-Q |
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| what is the maximum fluid that can be given IM |
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| what nerve runs through the deltoid |
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| What muscle site is the prefered IM injection site |
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| the long saphenous vein is located where? |
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| in the medial aspect of the leg |
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| what is an easy way to find out if the venous catheter infiltrated? |
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| drop the iv bag below the infusion site, if there is no blood flow running back into the iv tubbing, the catheter is infiltrated |
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| how many cc's of air can cause a deadly air embolism |
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| if an air embolism is suspected how should the paramedic place the patient? |
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| turn the patient on the left side with the head down to keep the air bubble on the right side of the heart |
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| when administering drugs via I.O, what is the last thing to do? |
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| flush the line with 5cc's of fluid to push the fluid into central circulation |
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