RCP LAB VALUES

Question 1

Taking pulse and respiration steps:

Answer 1

1. find and count pulse (15s)
2. count respiration (30s)
3. calculate (pulse double twice and respiration double)

Question 2

Nasal cannula flow rate

Answer 2

1-6 L/min

Question 3

Conversion from F to C

Answer 3

(Temp - 32)/1.8

Question 4

Pressure for E tank

Answer 4

.28 psig

Question 5

Pressure for H tank

Answer 5

3.14 psig

Question 6

Steps when visiting a pt:

Answer 6

1. check doc order & chart to see if valid & applicable
2. wash hands and introduce yourself
3. verify pt (dob & name)
4. explain why you’re there, the procedure, and check for understanding, and get verbal confirmation
5. do procedure
6. thank them and ask if need anything
7. wash hands
8. chart the care
9. if abnormalities arise report to physician, nurse, charge nurse

Question 7

Resting normal adult respiration per 30s

Answer 7

12-20 breathes

Question 8

Resting normal adult heart rate per 60s

Answer 8

60-100 beats

Question 9

Normal dilution level for flow

Answer 9

Increases by 4% for every liter

Question 10

Placing nasal cannula steps for adult:

Answer 10

1. put X-mas tree to flow meter and set flow
2. insert the nasal cannula
3. put the “claw” down and wrap the string behind ears and adjust the slider to fit
4. check after 5 min

Question 11

Conversion from C to F

Answer 11

(Temp x 1.8) + 32

Question 12

Formula for duration of a tank

Answer 12

[(pressure - left of pressure) x psig]/ flow