Lab Class and Clinical Procedures

Flashcards covering clinical examination techniques, medical instruments, vital signs, and documentation standards.

Sanitization

The process that involves wshing and scrubbing to remove materials such as body tissue, blood or other body fluids

Supine position

Primarily used for examination and treatment of the anterior portion of the body including the breasts and adominal organs

Puncture wound

A wound made with a pointed object, such as an ice pick, knife, or nail

Tuning fork

Instrument used to assess hearing and bone conduction

Crutches

Commonly used to allow a foot, ankle, knee, or leg injury or surgery to heal

Auscultation

Examination technique that involves listening to body sounds

Sterilization

The most thorough process, resulting in the destruction of all forms of living organisms

Quad-base cane

A cane with four "feet" that provide a stable base for better patient support

Incision

A wound caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut

Prone position

When a patient needs to be turned over so the dorsal surface may be examined

Otoscope

An instrument used to examine the internal ear canal

Biopsy

Surgical technique involving the excision of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

Wheelchair

Equipment used to enable a person who would otherwise be immobile to get around

Reflex hammer

An instrument used to test deep tendon reflexes

Walker

Useful for patiens who because of age or physical condition, cannot safely use cruthces

Dorsal recumbent position

Involves the patient having their knees bent, allowing for relaxation of the adominal muscles

Normal respiration (adults)

$$12-20\,\text{rpm}$$

Pulse oximetry

Measures the patient's pulse rate and oxygen saturation level in the blood

Abrasion

Describes a scrape of the epidermis with dots of blood and possible presence of foreign material, such as dirt or gravel

Snellen chart

Commonly used to screen for distance visual acuity

Ear irrigation

Procedure to remove a foreingn object lodged in the ear canal; the pinna shoud be pulled upward and backward for adults

Sim's position

Specifically used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area, for enemas, rectal temps, and instilling rectal meds

Healthy oxygen saturation (adults)

$$95\%-100\%$$

Manipulation

A technique that involves passive movement of a joint or joints

Palpation

Examination technique that uses the sense of touch

Lithotomy position

Used for vaginal or rectal examination, examination of the male genital area, and female catheterization

Audiometer

An instrument used to measure hearing

Normal oral body temp

$$97.6-99.-6$$

Laceration

Describes the tearing of body tissue

Allergy documentation

Requires the specific allergen and the type of reaction

Critical bp range (adults)

$$220/110\,\text{mmHg}$$

Patient weight measurement

Calibrate the scale and weigh the patien in light clothing without shoes

Chief complaint

A patient's statement of their reason for visit, such as "I've been having chest pain for the past three days."

Percussion

Exam technique that involves producing sounds by tappin various parts of the body

Gait belt

A safety device used when transferring a pt to or from an wheelchair

Suture scissors

Specifically designed for cutting suture materials

Medication history

Documentation of the name, dose, frequency, and adherence

Sphygmomanometer

An instrument primarily used for measuring bp

Resting heart rate (30-40 yrs)

$60-100$ beats per minute

Vital signs sequence

The correct order of positions: lying down, sitting, standing

Alcohol-based hand rub duration

$$20-30\,\text{seconds}$$

Mensuration

Examination technique that involves taking measurements

Eye drop instillation protocol

The patient should keep their eyes closed after administration for $30\,\text{seconds}$

Social history

Includes information about employment, living situation, and habits

Kelly forceps

Primarily used for grasping and holding tissue during surgical procedures

Rinne test

When a tuning fork is struk and held against the mastoid bone

Onset of symptoms documentation

Formatted as "began on July $15, 2023$, at approximately $3\,\text{PM}$"

Hemostat

Main purpose is to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels