Ch. 3 HA Flashcards
Represents a national movement to recapture the respect and goodwill of the American public
Patient-focused care (PFC)
Refers to observable and measurable signs of life
Vital signs
An easy and effective way to measure heart rate; recorded as beats per minute (bpm)
Pulse
Device for delivering oxygen by way of two small tubes inserted into the nostrils
Nasal cannula
Heart rate less than 60bpm arising from disease in the heart’s electrical conduction system
Bradycardia
Convenient, noninvasive method of monitoring oxygen levels in the blood
Oximetry
Process of inhaling and exhaling air
Respiration
Shortness of breath of the feeling of not getting enough air, which may leave a person gasping
Dyspnea
Spontaneous breathing that stops for any reason; it may be temporary, starting and stopping at intervals, or prolonged
Apnea
Surgical procedure to create an opening to allow passage of contents of the urinary bladder or bowel through the abdominal wall
Ostomy
Exists when systolic pressure is above 140mmHg, while diastolic pressure remains below 90mmHg
Isolated systolic hypertension
Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Pulse pressure
The practice of giving liquid substances directly into a vein
Intravenous (IV) therapy
Refers to using the correct muscles to complete a task safely, efficiently, and without undue strain on any joints or muscles
Body mechanics
Basic infection control guidelines used to reduce the risks of infection spread through these transmission modes; airborne infections, droplet infections, and contact infections
Standard precautions
Hospital acquired infetion
Nosocomial infection
What is the most important facet of being a sonographer?
Seeing the patient as the primary focus
Despite you personal or philosophical concerns, you must be considerate of the patient’s
Age, cultural traditions, personal values, and lifestyle
Examples of vital signs include
Pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
Strenuous exercise, coronary artery disease, and electrolyte imbalances in the blood can cause
Arrythmias
When a pulse is taken, which artery is usually palpated?
Radial
A normal pulse oximetry reading for a person breathing room air is
High 90’s %
Normal respiration occurs at a rate of 15 to ______breaths per minute
20
As blood travels away from the heart, the pressure of the circulating blood ________, spreading through arteries and capillaries and back toward the heart through the veins
Decreases