Chapter 2 Test

Question 1

Subjective Observations

Answer 1

“Symptoms”

May or may not be true

Question 2

Objective Observations

Answer 2

“Signs”

Factual info about the patient’s condition

Question 3

PASS Acronym

Answer 3

Pull the pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep back and forth at base of fire

Question 4

RACE Acronym

Answer 4

Remove anyone in danger
Activate Alarm/Call 911
Contain fire if possible
Extinguish if small, Evacuate if unsafe to fight yourself

Question 5

What guidelines apply to any disaster situation?

Answer 5

Remain clam
Know locations of fire exits and stairways
Know locations of fire extinguishers and alarms
Know the proper procedure for any emergency
Use the internet and stay informed

Question 6

Where should the hands be placed for abdominal thrusts?

Answer 6

Under the arms and around the waist

Question 7

Myocardial Ischimia

Answer 7

Heart Attack

Question 8

Syncope

Answer 8

Fainting

Question 9

Hypoglycemia Causes

Answer 9

Too much insulin

Too little food

Question 10

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Cause

Answer 10

Too little insulin

Question 11

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Signs

Answer 11

Hunger/Thirst
Urination
Fruity/Sweet Breath

Question 12

Healthcare-associated Infection (NAI) synonym and meaning

Answer 12

Nasocromial Infection

Infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care

Question 13

CVA

Answer 13

Stroke

Question 14

TIA

Answer 14

Ministroke, often a precursor to a stroke

Question 15

Signs of a stroke (FAST)

Answer 15

Face
Arms
Speech
Time to call 911!

Question 16

Expressive Aphasia

Answer 16

Inability to speak

Question 17

Receptive Aphasia

Answer 17

Inability to understand spoken or written words

Question 18

Chain of infection

Answer 18

1. Causative agent
2. Reservior
3. Portal of exit
4. Made of transmission
5. Portal of entry
6. Susceptible host

Question 19

What is the MOST IMPORTANT method of preventing spread of infection?

Answer 19

Hand Washing

Question 20

3 Types of Transmission precautions

Answer 20

Airborne
Droplet
Contact

Question 21

Transmission precautions are always used __ _______ to standard precautions

Answer 21

In addition

Question 22

PPE

Answer 22

Personal protective equipment

Question 23

Order When Donning all PPE

Answer 23

Wash Hands
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves

Question 24

Order When Doffing all PPE

Answer 24

Gloves
Goggles
Gown
Mask
Wash Hands

Question 25

HBV

Answer 25

Hepatitis
Types A,B,C
Spread through body fluids
Inflammation of the liver

Question 26

TB

Answer 26

Tuberculosis
Airborne pathogens
Highly contagious respiratory infection

Question 27

MRSA

Answer 27

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 28

C diff.

Answer 28

Clostridium Difficile

Infection of the intestinal tract that causes watery diarrhea